Numbers. It gets kind of a bad rap. “The numbers” is thrown around as if they are the bad guys and anyone who manages them are on the Dark Side. …
3 Key Patient Facing Website Attributes
Websites. No one really expected websites and SEO to become of great concern in 2017… especially with 2013-2016 being such big years for social media marketing. Well, as with all …
4 Marketing Metrics You NEED To Measure
A few weeks back we shared our perspectives on where you should be spending your marketing dollars. This post is all about what you should be now tracking, to ensure …
5 Essentials of Email Marketing
For years now, Email Marketing has been considered one of the best channels for marketing budget ROI. Why? Primarily, cost. It’s pretty much free to use, upwards of a few …
Reflections from an NIH Keynote
On August 3rd, 2017, I had the privilege of being one of two keynote speakers as an NIH symposium, combining Bioengineering and Interventive Cardiology. As a UCSD Bioengineering alumni and …
5 Steps To A Captivating Story
In a recent blog post, we talked about how digital media has finally reached this point of Content Clutter & what you can do about it. Combined with our discussions …
Practice Compliance: A Rehab Clinical & Business Podcast Mini Series
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing or being asked to do is even compliant with the standard of practice? This podcast mini series addresses just that, along with …
Negotiating Your Salary in 3 Steps
1. Job(s) To Be Done (or, Done BETTER!) Everything in an employee-employer relationship as well as a business-to-consumer relationship has to to with a Unique Value Proposition (UVP). The UVP …
NEVER SETTLE: The Math Behind The Mindset
You’ve probably heard me say it before… Best advice I can give regarding careers. … 2nd best advice: Get #Mentorship. #linkinbio #linkinprofile … #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #ptfam #dptstudent #ptastudent …
The Future of Digital Media: Where Is It Going & What Can You Do About It?
There’s so much truth in this image! It’s not the only image of its type and phones have not been the only archetype represented by this technological trend. But… we’ll …
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It’s a Monday. Usually, Monday mornings are a drudge of things to do. Still, every once in a while, someone reaches out and we both leave with inspiration. Yet, all …
Becoming a DOer 101: Tips from your Average Joe [Fresh Perspectives]
Meet Adam. Nice Guy. Tries Hard. LOVES the profession. Phil Kessel reference? Anyone?!? So you may be thinking to yourself, “Oh, just another overachieving, Type A, perfect student”. Hold up. …
5 Keys To Social Media Success
When everyone seems to have access and ability to produce digital media and share on social platforms, it’s easy to fall into the rut of “if everyone is special, that …
PT Job Market Pulse – Year One (2017)
When we launched UpDoc Media in 2015, we crashed our site for the better part of 24 hours because of the The PT Job Market Outlook 2.0. Since then, we …
2017 DPT Talent Acquisition Report
We are pleased to announce the soon release of this year’s DPT Talent Acquisition Report. The purpose of this report was founded in an attempt bridge the gap between employee-employer …
Getting Communities to Care About Physical Therapy [Fresh Perspectives]
Hello, Everyone! It’s Ben Fung (as indicated by Italics, for this blog post). I’m pleased to share this special Fresh Perspectives from UpDoc Media intern & Doctor of Physical Therapy …
Why Making Everyone Happy Will Make You Fail
Especially in healthcare, there’s always this temptation to try and make everyone happy. However, this is one of the worst mistakes you could make; not just in healthcare, in your …
Know My Value PT Calculator
So… due to a Facebook LIVE broadcast gone cray cray, the content in this post is here by popular request. I’m pleased to share this Know My Value PT Calculator …
PT Job Market FAQ (2017)
This one, is a constant. We’re always wondering what is “normal” in the job market. Funny enough, this is actually how we “got started” in terms of the UpDoc Media …
Bridging The Gap
In the last several weeks or so, I’ve noticed an increasing motif in social media chatter, private conversations, etc… and, it all centralizes on bridging “the gap,” linking the disconnect, …
Two Critical Financial Gauges For Better Revenue
Numbers. It gets kind of a bad rap. “The numbers” is thrown around as if they are the bad guys and anyone who manages them are on the Dark Side. …
4 Marketing Metrics You NEED To Measure
A few weeks back we shared our perspectives on where you should be spending your marketing dollars. This post is all about what you should be now tracking, to ensure …
5 Steps To A Captivating Story
In a recent blog post, we talked about how digital media has finally reached this point of Content Clutter & what you can do about it. Combined with our discussions …
Practice Compliance: A Rehab Clinical & Business Podcast Mini Series
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing or being asked to do is even compliant with the standard of practice? This podcast mini series addresses just that, along with …
NEVER SETTLE: The Math Behind The Mindset
You’ve probably heard me say it before… Best advice I can give regarding careers. … 2nd best advice: Get #Mentorship. #linkinbio #linkinprofile … #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #ptfam #dptstudent #ptastudent …
The Future of Digital Media: Where Is It Going & What Can You Do About It?
There’s so much truth in this image! It’s not the only image of its type and phones have not been the only archetype represented by this technological trend. But… we’ll …
PT Job Market Pulse – Year One (2017)
When we launched UpDoc Media in 2015, we crashed our site for the better part of 24 hours because of the The PT Job Market Outlook 2.0. Since then, we …
2017 DPT Talent Acquisition Report
We are pleased to announce the soon release of this year’s DPT Talent Acquisition Report. The purpose of this report was founded in an attempt bridge the gap between employee-employer …
Getting Communities to Care About Physical Therapy [Fresh Perspectives]
Hello, Everyone! It’s Ben Fung (as indicated by Italics, for this blog post). I’m pleased to share this special Fresh Perspectives from UpDoc Media intern & Doctor of Physical Therapy …
Why Making Everyone Happy Will Make You Fail
Especially in healthcare, there’s always this temptation to try and make everyone happy. However, this is one of the worst mistakes you could make; not just in healthcare, in your …
Know My Value PT Calculator
So… due to a Facebook LIVE broadcast gone cray cray, the content in this post is here by popular request. I’m pleased to share this Know My Value PT Calculator …
PT Job Market FAQ (2017)
This one, is a constant. We’re always wondering what is “normal” in the job market. Funny enough, this is actually how we “got started” in terms of the UpDoc Media …
Physical Therapy Business & Entrepreneur Accelerator Group
Are you looking for a group of like-minded, growth oriented physical therapy professions who want to up their game in business & entrepreneurship? Consider joining our Physical Therapy Business & …
How To Snapchat In 2 Minutes
Snapchat opened their IPO, yesterday, with a boost in 44%. For those who haven’t at least heard of or at least considered trying out Snapchat… the interest has certainly piqued. …
APTA CSM 2017 CEO-Squared Podcast Episode
We had a special moment at CSM 2017 in San Antonio where we got to double up on CEOs and double up on podcasts… in video format, too! Enjoy! During …
How To Grow A Following
Whether you are a student, new-grad #FreshPT, established professional, business owner, or find yourself within ranks of corporate management… building a following is a key first step to any semblance of …
5 Ways To Make Your Manager’s Day
At UpDoc Media, we are huge advocates of accelerated success; mutual, individual, enterprise, corporate, small business, students… you name it. If you’re part of the #PTfam, we want you to …
5 Negotiation Points That Will Make Them Smile
As ironic as it may seem, my career “heritage” as one might call it, hails from corporate America. I’m a former rehab director/corporate manager; and, from that perspective I’ve become a part …
Marketing for Physical Therapy in 2017
We talk a lot about marketing, here at UpDoc Media. (See below…) The Future of Digital Marketing 5 Reasons Content is DOMINATING Digital Marketing 5 Facts About Digital Marketing You …
Fresh Perspectives – Know Your Worth: More Money, More Happiness, More You
As you probably know, the accelerated physical therapy career path is a passion of mine… call it, even a pet peeve, in so far that I can not STAND IT …
Top 10 Therapy Insiders Podcasts of 2016
“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick …
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016
Last year, we were honored to share with you our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015. And, now… we are pleased to share with you our Top 10 for 2016! …
Fresh Perspectives: Physical Therapy as Prophylaxis
06PT as Prophylaxis: Forcing Injuries to take a DNS, Keeping Runners on the Start Line The thing that runners hate most in the world is being unable to run – …
Half-Yearly Top 5 Therapy Insiders Podcast Episodes
Did Your Favorite Therapy Insiders Podcast Episode Make It Into The Top 5? We love doing Therapy Insiders (TI) podcast. Why? You really have to ask? Ok, have it your …
Top 10 Therapy Insiders Podcasts of 2015
It’s that magical time of the year when everyone looks back at the past 12 months and reflects. We, at UpDoc Media, really enjoy what we do. Whether its making …
For the Love of Coffee
There are a few pleasures in life that you can partake in without consequences. Yea, that cupcake is delicious but packed with tons of sugar. Yea, that car is incredibly fun …
Are you Listening to Respond or Understand?
The following is a guest post from Maggie Bergeron. She describes a situation most of us have been in and how she wants to do better. Take it away Maggie: …
Announcements!
Big news, everyone! Exciting new things are happening here at UpDoc Media and we are very happy to announce two huge developments. First, the team at UpDoc Media is offering …
5 Practical Ways of Losing Weight FAST
Losing weight, being trim, lean, and fit. These are common goals in a day and age where weight has become a real problem on a global scale. And, for the …
Reflections from an NIH Keynote
On August 3rd, 2017, I had the privilege of being one of two keynote speakers as an NIH symposium, combining Bioengineering and Interventive Cardiology. As a UCSD Bioengineering alumni and …
Negotiating Your Salary in 3 Steps
1. Job(s) To Be Done (or, Done BETTER!) Everything in an employee-employer relationship as well as a business-to-consumer relationship has to to with a Unique Value Proposition (UVP). The UVP …
NEVER SETTLE: The Math Behind The Mindset
You’ve probably heard me say it before… Best advice I can give regarding careers. … 2nd best advice: Get #Mentorship. #linkinbio #linkinprofile … #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #ptfam #dptstudent #ptastudent …
The Future of Digital Media: Where Is It Going & What Can You Do About It?
There’s so much truth in this image! It’s not the only image of its type and phones have not been the only archetype represented by this technological trend. But… we’ll …
Inspiration, Confidence, Drive, Purpose & Passion
It’s a Monday. Usually, Monday mornings are a drudge of things to do. Still, every once in a while, someone reaches out and we both leave with inspiration. Yet, all …
Becoming a DOer 101: Tips from your Average Joe [Fresh Perspectives]
Meet Adam. Nice Guy. Tries Hard. LOVES the profession. Phil Kessel reference? Anyone?!? So you may be thinking to yourself, “Oh, just another overachieving, Type A, perfect student”. Hold up. …
5 Keys To Social Media Success
When everyone seems to have access and ability to produce digital media and share on social platforms, it’s easy to fall into the rut of “if everyone is special, that …
Why Making Everyone Happy Will Make You Fail
Especially in healthcare, there’s always this temptation to try and make everyone happy. However, this is one of the worst mistakes you could make; not just in healthcare, in your …
Bridging The Gap
In the last several weeks or so, I’ve noticed an increasing motif in social media chatter, private conversations, etc… and, it all centralizes on bridging “the gap,” linking the disconnect, …
10 Networking Tips For #APTACSM
Last year, APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting was a ton of fun. We shared our Pre-Flight Checklist, our California Love Perspectives, the post convention recap & reflections… all which ultimately culminated …
#PTfam: Cultivating The Family Win
I love hashtags. I really love hashtags. I love them, because they can be a descriptor, a verb, a phrase, an identifier… they’ve become their own grammatical structure in the …
Beyond The Clinic: A Blue Ocean For Physical Therapy
“Blue Ocean” is a business term, typically inferring an area of a market, profession, or industry that is largely unexplored, untapped, or uncontested — ripe, ready, and waiting for growth. While …
How To Grow A Following
Whether you are a student, new-grad #FreshPT, established professional, business owner, or find yourself within ranks of corporate management… building a following is a key first step to any semblance of …
Fresh Perspectives: My Biggest Takeaways from PT School
I’m pleased to one again introduce, Aimee Depelteau, NOW as a #FreshPT! Today, she shares another #FreshPerspectives with her biggest takeaways from PT school. Aimee… take it away! My Biggest …
Fresh Perspectives – Know Your Worth: More Money, More Happiness, More You
As you probably know, the accelerated physical therapy career path is a passion of mine… call it, even a pet peeve, in so far that I can not STAND IT …
7 Ways To Power Up 2017
We’re always interested in change, challenge, and committing ourselves to the best version we can be as the calendar starts back up at January 1. Well, here are seven ways …
2016 UpDoc Media Top 40 Influencers
2016. It’s been a crazy year. There have been a lot of changes, opportunities for growth, and challenges to overcome. It has also been an excellent year in the physical …
Top 10 Therapy Insiders Podcasts of 2016
“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick …
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016
Last year, we were honored to share with you our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015. And, now… we are pleased to share with you our Top 10 for 2016! …
5 Types Of Leadership
Leadership and a position title isn’t always mutually inclusive. Just because you are a leader, doesn’t necessarily mean you have a title. Similarly, just because you are in a position …
3 Key Patient Facing Website Attributes
Websites. No one really expected websites and SEO to become of great concern in 2017… especially with 2013-2016 being such big years for social media marketing. Well, as with all …
4 Marketing Metrics You NEED To Measure
A few weeks back we shared our perspectives on where you should be spending your marketing dollars. This post is all about what you should be now tracking, to ensure …
5 Essentials of Email Marketing
For years now, Email Marketing has been considered one of the best channels for marketing budget ROI. Why? Primarily, cost. It’s pretty much free to use, upwards of a few …
5 Steps To A Captivating Story
In a recent blog post, we talked about how digital media has finally reached this point of Content Clutter & what you can do about it. Combined with our discussions …
Inspiration, Confidence, Drive, Purpose & Passion
It’s a Monday. Usually, Monday mornings are a drudge of things to do. Still, every once in a while, someone reaches out and we both leave with inspiration. Yet, all …
5 Keys To Social Media Success
When everyone seems to have access and ability to produce digital media and share on social platforms, it’s easy to fall into the rut of “if everyone is special, that …
Getting Communities to Care About Physical Therapy [Fresh Perspectives]
Hello, Everyone! It’s Ben Fung (as indicated by Italics, for this blog post). I’m pleased to share this special Fresh Perspectives from UpDoc Media intern & Doctor of Physical Therapy …
Digital Marketing Pre-Launch Checklist
With so many clinical companies (from 100+ clinic enterprises to single mom-and-pop-shop), all drifting (some running like the plague) away from referral based marketing, the smart course of action is Direct …
Physical Therapy Business & Entrepreneur Accelerator Group
Are you looking for a group of like-minded, growth oriented physical therapy professions who want to up their game in business & entrepreneurship? Consider joining our Physical Therapy Business & …
How To Snapchat In 2 Minutes
Snapchat opened their IPO, yesterday, with a boost in 44%. For those who haven’t at least heard of or at least considered trying out Snapchat… the interest has certainly piqued. …
APTA CSM 2017 CEO-Squared Podcast Episode
We had a special moment at CSM 2017 in San Antonio where we got to double up on CEOs and double up on podcasts… in video format, too! Enjoy! During …
How To Grow A Following
Whether you are a student, new-grad #FreshPT, established professional, business owner, or find yourself within ranks of corporate management… building a following is a key first step to any semblance of …
Marketing for Physical Therapy in 2017
We talk a lot about marketing, here at UpDoc Media. (See below…) The Future of Digital Marketing 5 Reasons Content is DOMINATING Digital Marketing 5 Facts About Digital Marketing You …
Top 10 Therapy Insiders Podcasts of 2016
“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick …
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016
Last year, we were honored to share with you our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015. And, now… we are pleased to share with you our Top 10 for 2016! …
3 Business Competencies PTs NEED To Know
It’s not surprise nor secret: Physical Therapist know little to nothing about business. The most we can boast in our formal training in a 1-2 unit business administration course, set …
Strategic Partnership for Physical Therapy Version 2.0
Today’s Fresh Perspective comes from newly graduated Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mitch Babcock! There is a revolution happening in physical therapy. Physical Therapy Version 2.0, as coined by our friend …
The UpDoc Media Business Collection
I am very pleased to present an original, exclusive content series: The UpDoc Media Business Collection! An exclusive downloadable series covering management strategies for slow times, trends in social media marketing, …
5 Central Themes at #AscendEvent
Ascend is a business summit event hosted by WebPT, a company that identifies as being more than just an EMR company… they see themselves as a catalyst to industry success. …
3 Production Principles You NEED To Know
Video is the future of digital media, and, it will certainly make up the majority of digital marketing going forward. Technology is finally at a point where video can be …
4 Marketing Metrics You NEED To Measure
A few weeks back we shared our perspectives on where you should be spending your marketing dollars. This post is all about what you should be now tracking, to ensure …
Reflections from an NIH Keynote
On August 3rd, 2017, I had the privilege of being one of two keynote speakers as an NIH symposium, combining Bioengineering and Interventive Cardiology. As a UCSD Bioengineering alumni and …
Practice Compliance: A Rehab Clinical & Business Podcast Mini Series
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing or being asked to do is even compliant with the standard of practice? This podcast mini series addresses just that, along with …
Know My Value PT Calculator
So… due to a Facebook LIVE broadcast gone cray cray, the content in this post is here by popular request. I’m pleased to share this Know My Value PT Calculator …
PT Job Market FAQ (2017)
This one, is a constant. We’re always wondering what is “normal” in the job market. Funny enough, this is actually how we “got started” in terms of the UpDoc Media …
Bridging The Gap
In the last several weeks or so, I’ve noticed an increasing motif in social media chatter, private conversations, etc… and, it all centralizes on bridging “the gap,” linking the disconnect, …
Digital Marketing Pre-Launch Checklist
With so many clinical companies (from 100+ clinic enterprises to single mom-and-pop-shop), all drifting (some running like the plague) away from referral based marketing, the smart course of action is Direct …
APTA CSM 2017 CEO-Squared Podcast Episode
We had a special moment at CSM 2017 in San Antonio where we got to double up on CEOs and double up on podcasts… in video format, too! Enjoy! During …
10 Networking Tips For #APTACSM
Last year, APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting was a ton of fun. We shared our Pre-Flight Checklist, our California Love Perspectives, the post convention recap & reflections… all which ultimately culminated …
#PTfam: Cultivating The Family Win
I love hashtags. I really love hashtags. I love them, because they can be a descriptor, a verb, a phrase, an identifier… they’ve become their own grammatical structure in the …
Beyond The Clinic: A Blue Ocean For Physical Therapy
“Blue Ocean” is a business term, typically inferring an area of a market, profession, or industry that is largely unexplored, untapped, or uncontested — ripe, ready, and waiting for growth. While …
5 Negotiation Points That Will Make Them Smile
As ironic as it may seem, my career “heritage” as one might call it, hails from corporate America. I’m a former rehab director/corporate manager; and, from that perspective I’ve become a part …
Marketing for Physical Therapy in 2017
We talk a lot about marketing, here at UpDoc Media. (See below…) The Future of Digital Marketing 5 Reasons Content is DOMINATING Digital Marketing 5 Facts About Digital Marketing You …
Fresh Perspectives: My Biggest Takeaways from PT School
I’m pleased to one again introduce, Aimee Depelteau, NOW as a #FreshPT! Today, she shares another #FreshPerspectives with her biggest takeaways from PT school. Aimee… take it away! My Biggest …
Top 10 Therapy Insiders Podcasts of 2016
“You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick …
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016
Last year, we were honored to share with you our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015. And, now… we are pleased to share with you our Top 10 for 2016! …
Fresh Perspective: The Real Secret of Rehab Success
I’m pleased to present another Fresh Perspectives… this one is truly an important topic, something that I feel gets lost in what we do in healthcare — particularly in the …
Predictions for 2017 in Physical Therapy & Healthcare
Keeping with tradition, I’d like to present the following as a recap of my predictions of 2016 as well as my predictions of 2017, going forward! Last year, I predicted …
3 Business Competencies PTs NEED To Know
It’s not surprise nor secret: Physical Therapist know little to nothing about business. The most we can boast in our formal training in a 1-2 unit business administration course, set …
3 Positive Culture Shifts PTs NEED To Make
Culture is important. It defines communities, regional mindsets, organizations, and professions in how they see the world, what they value, and how they operate. Culture takes time; it requires cultivation. And …
Reflections from an NIH Keynote
On August 3rd, 2017, I had the privilege of being one of two keynote speakers as an NIH symposium, combining Bioengineering and Interventive Cardiology. As a UCSD Bioengineering alumni and …
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016
Last year, we were honored to share with you our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015. And, now… we are pleased to share with you our Top 10 for 2016! …
In Hand Health & Therapist Essentials
A sponsored review. In Hand Health is a unique platform combining patient engagement and provider communications as a healthcare portal, able to be leveraged strongly for continued care and telehealth on …
3 Production Principles You NEED To Know
Video is the future of digital media, and, it will certainly make up the majority of digital marketing going forward. Technology is finally at a point where video can be …
5 Tech Areas Physical Therapists Should Be Dominating
So, about a week back, a very interesting share was posted on the Doctors of Physical Therapy Student Facebook group about a GyroGlove and how it can help patients with …
Are you Listening to Respond or Understand?
The following is a guest post from Maggie Bergeron. She describes a situation most of us have been in and how she wants to do better. Take it away Maggie: …
Can Apple Lead Healthcare Innovation?
Innovation is a trendy buzzword. You might be reading this article because of it. Or maybe because it has to do with Apple. While I do not have to …
Fresh Perspectives: Practice What You Preach!
As a current DPT student and #fitnerdphysio, I value the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This is as much for me as it is for my patients. Having been …
Cash Physical Therapy Q&A (Part 1)
Today, I am truly pleased to bring you this guest post; the first of its kind from a series of three, on a topic that has only gained in popularity: #CashPT. …
Top 5 Most Popular Therapy Insiders Podcasts
If you’ve been a Therapy Insiders podcast listener from the beginning, which is February 2013, you know there have been changes since we started. In the beginning it was two …
