"I see rehab professionals moving away from a system that is so transactional into a system where our main focus is to help people live well no matter what life throws at them. There is so much value in unlocking movement and untapped potential."  

Join me in this episode where I was a guest on the Sports Physio Alaska Experience with physical therapist Zuzana Rogers. In this conversation, we talk about my experience opening a gait lab, how my team and I integrate data into rehab, the misconceptions about what a running gait analysis is, the misunderstandings of knee arthritis and cartilage health, and more! 

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The Sports Physio Alaska Experience with Zuzana Rogers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-physio-alaska-experience/id1692351670

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If you have questions about starting or growing your biomechanics business, you can reach out to me directly at [email protected] 

Should your first hire as a business owner be an admin assistant or a physical therapist?

In this episode, I will share my thought process on how I decided who to hire as my first employee AND, more importantly, WHY I made that decision. 

You will always remember your first hire. It's a big but necessary decision if you want to grow a business versus being a one-person show. 

Should you hire someone that generates revenue or someone that can help organize you and your business? 

I was eager to record this episode because I waited too long to hire my first employee, and it cost me time, energy, and more stress than I needed. I hope this episode helps you grow your business faster and with fewer headaches and issues. 

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Hey everyone, if you've been enjoying the show, help others learn about the show by rating and reviewing this podcast. Thank you! 

If you have questions about starting or growing your biomechanics business, please reach out to [email protected]

Getting runners to interact with you at running races is a challenging feat.  In this episode, I will share the formula my team and I used to generate 28 hot leads from a single running event.

If you're starting your rehab business, networking and events will be the primary source of generating new clients.  If you've "tried" getting new clients from events but struggled to get people to engage and talk to you, this episode is for you.

Having tabled dozens of events, my team and I have learned a thing or two that I'll share in this episode.  I'll share the many ways we've failed (despite thinking our plan was terrific), and I'll also share a formula we used at our most recent race that tripled our sign-ups.

I'll also share the mindset you need going into a big event and why your strategy, as a small business, must be vastly different from all the other major companies tabling at events.

You'll want to listen to this episode if you're going to nail your event strategy to get engaged leads that become clients.

Want help starting or growing your biomechanics rehab business? Do you want direct feedback and insight from someone who's built a 100% cash-pay biomechanics rehab practice?

If that sounds like you, let's jump on a call so I can help jumpstart your business.

Reach out directly at [email protected]. I can help get you "unstuck" from whatever is holding you back from starting or growing your business.

In this episode, I'll explain why you should model how you run your business and lead your team like a general contractor.

General contractors are world-class at using a little-known but powerful formula for delegating responsibility to staff members to stay focused on the highest-leverage tasks that grow their businesses.

This formula has helped me develop my team while freeing up my calendar to focus on the key responsibilities of being a business owner. 

If you're "stuck" treating clients and feel like you're doing everything in your business, this episode is a must-listen despite having administrative and clinical staff around you. Using this formula will help you drastically increase your productivity and your team's output while allowing you to work on projects that fill you up versus stealing your energy.

Business lessons are all around us, and this one comes from watching the general contractor helping my family remodel our dusty backyard!

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Want help starting or growing your biomechanics rehab business? Do you want direct feedback and insight from someone who's built a 100% cash-pay biomechanics rehab practice?

If that sounds like you, let's jump on a call so I can help jumpstart your business.

Reach out directly at [email protected]. I can help get you "unstuck" from whatever is holding you back from starting or growing your business.

Muscle EMG is by far and away the most frequently used biofeedback tool we use at our clinic.  If I could only keep one piece of technology, out of my entire gait lab, EMG would be the one. 

In this episode I breakdown what surface EMG is and its many benefits for clients and clinicians.  I’ll also share the most common ways we use EMG with clients so you can start using it with your clients.

If you’ve been looking to add technology to your rehab practice but don’t want to make a big investment, but still want the highest upside, EMG would be the place to start.

I will continue to share my experience in using technology in rehab medicine and share “best practices” to speed the transition from boring and outdated rehab to innovative and fun.

If you have specific questions about adding technology to your practice, you can reach out to me at [email protected]. 

In this episode, we'll discuss the critical elements of successfully navigating a 3D running gait analysis, helping you streamline the process and deliver actionable results while keeping your clients engaged and informed.

Performing a running gait analysis can feel overwhelming.  My goal in this episode is to help you “keep it simple” while helping you avoid common pitfalls.  I share my insights on what I’ve learned, having done over 1,000 running analyses and having trained eight practitioners in our process.

Here’s what you can expect from the show:

How to Set the Right Expectations for Clients

How to Standardize Your Running Analysis Process

How to Keep It Simple for the Client (it’s not about you!)

How to Focus on 1-2 Key Findings

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey into 3D running gait analysis, this episode is packed with practical insights to enhance your skills and better serve your clients.

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Want some insight into the data we use for our running gait testing?  I’ve written a book for runners that educates practitioners on the key elements and data to focus on during a running analysis. 

You can grab a copy here:  The Running Blueprint: The Science-Backed Training System to Unlock Your Speed, Increase Your Efficiency, and Run Injury Free

If you have questions about biomechanics in rehab medicine, setting up your lab, or questions about your business, you can reach me at [email protected]

See you next episode!

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Chris Hughes. 

Dr. Hughes is a professor at Slippery Rock University and Editor of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Cases. His research and teaching have centered around biomechanics and motion analysis in orthopedics. He has branched out and used his knowledge to reduce workplace injuries in the warehouses of major grocery stores. Talk about a niche industry! 

Using 3D motion technology, EMG, and video Dr. Hughes and his team have studied the ergonomics of warehouse workers, providing valuable information on how to reduce workplace injury and strain while also improving efficiency.  Dr. Hughes is an excellent example of how to think outside the box and address a need in the community using  biomechanics technology. 

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Hughes about his career, how its morphed and adapted over the years, what it’s like now owning a business, being a professor, and treating clients, and what he sees as the future of physical therapy outside of the traditional clinical practices. 

If you’re looking to do something “different” with your PT career, this episode is one to listen to! 

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Slippery Rock University: https://www.sru.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physical-therapy-doctor-of-physical-therapy

Get in touch with Dr. Chris Hughes: [email protected]

“How you manage your personal life is how you’ll manage your business.”

In this episode, I’m going to venture into the personal aspect of running a business. A business, after all, should be a means to an end and not the be all end all. It’s also true that no amount of business success can make up for failure at home.

How you structure your business should reflect you and should support your family’s lifestyle. All too often though, a business becomes the spoiled brat in the family that gets all the attention at the expense of others.

I haven’t always had the secret formula to make a business, a marriage, and a large family work. I’ve learned some lessons through trial and error and this podcast is about sharing those lessons.

Although this episode isn’t about biomechanics tech and innovative business models, I can assure you, that the lessons I share in this podcast has made it so that running a business isn’t a burden on my family but rather a part of the system that allows our family to thrive and live a life full of lasting memories and experiences.

One of the goals of this podcast was to build a community around business owners and innovators who are changing the game of rehab medicine.

One of those individuals is my good friend Dr. Justin Rabinowitz.

Justin is the host of the Business School For The Rehab Chiropractor. Whether you’re a PT, a chiro, or other health professional, his podcast is chock full of world-class business lessons.

Here’s a great episode to start with: Business School For The Rehab Chiro Podcast

In this episode of The Business of Biomechanics, I got to talk with strength and conditioning specialist and business owner Matt Guffey.  Matt is the founder of Victory High Performance, a thriving niche personal training and performance center in San Jose, California, that caters to Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes.   In this episode, Matt walks us through his journey from being an ice hockey athlete, then a AAA hockey coach to how he started and grew his training business.  Matt describes the key strategies he used to get his first clients and how he’s developed raving fans and a massive community presence.    He also talks through key decisions he made in his business journey, including moving locations, hiring his first employees, and developing strategic partners.  Matt also talks about how he leverages technology to precisely track training loads, intensity, and programs for his athletes.   Since opening his training facility, his business has quadrupled in size in large part to his dedication to learning the game of business, investing in people, and leading with integrity.  Matt is a stellar example of blending your passion and purpose while developing a community and building a value-centered business.   Here’s how you can reach out to Matt: 

https://victoryhighperformance.com 

email: [email protected] 

Instagram: victoryhighperformance

In this episode, I talk about how to focus on what matters when opening your own business and how to avoid majoring in minor details.

It’s safe to say we all struggle with focus from time to time.  Whether in school or in the initial stages of opening your own business, there is always a lot to do.  There will always be something else on the “to-do” list, and figuring out how to use your time is one of the most valuable skills you can learn.

When opening your business, focusing on what matters will determine if you succeed or fail.

The problem many new business owners need help with is prioritizing their work.  All too often, business owners focus on “task” related items like ordering equipment, determining what colors should be in the logo, and picking out which dumbbells to buy.  Yes, you need to decide on these task items, but they are not what will drive your business forward.

Focusing on client acquisition strategy, target client development, creating a core offer, and client retention will significantly impact your business, and prioritizing these higher-level thinking tasks takes time and effort.

In this episode, I’ll talk through how to set the proper focus and priorities, the strategies I use to stay focused, and the mindset needed in the early stages of business to drive success.

Focusing on the right priorities is a learned skill that takes practice.  I’ve benefitted from mentors who’ve “been there – done that” and can direct my focus on what truly matters.

If you have questions about starting a biomechanics cash-pay business or adding cash-pay services to your existing business, here’s how you can get in touch.

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: kevinvandipt

If you’re a PT student about to graduate or a physical therapist that wants to work in a biomechanics cash-pay business, the emphasizes personal and professional growth, you can apply here:

https://compedgept.applytojob.com/apply