5 GREAT SUMMER READS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

By PREFERRED Therapy Providers
Our top picks for summer reading
Here’s a list of 5 great summer reads for physical, occupational and speech therapists.

From real-life stories and technical guides, to motivational and leadership books, there’s a great summer read here for you!
LITTLE-KNOWN ILLNESSES TURNING UP IN COVID LONG-HAULERS

By Cindy Loose, Kaiser Health News
Photo by Darwin Laganzon on Pixabay
Some are helped by specialized physical therapy
The day Dr. Elizabeth Dawson was diagnosed with covid-19 in October, she awoke feeling as if she had a bad hangover. Four months later she tested negative for the virus, but her symptoms have only worsened.

Dawson is among what one doctor called "waves and waves" of "long-haul" covid patients who remain sick long after retesting negative for the virus. A significant percentage are suffering from syndromes that few doctors understand or treat. In fact, a yearlong wait to see a specialist for these syndromes was common even before the ranks of patients were swelled by post-covid newcomers.

For some, the consequences are life altering.
5 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR REFERRAL PROGRAM

Source: Physician's Practice
Referrals are lifeblood to healthcare practices. A good physician referral program not only expands your practice’s reputation and your physician network, but it also accelerates new patient acquisition.

Traditionally, these outreach programs have been the responsibility of a physician liaison—a dedicated representative who serves as a boots-on-the-ground marketer for your practice, actively visiting referring physicians to build profitable referral relationships.

However, with COVID-19 keeping most physician liaisons desk-bound and unable to visit offices in-person, the game changed dramatically. Physician referral programs have gone digital, meaning your practice can save time, money, and a lot of effort.

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