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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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! …
5 Changes All Growing Leaders Make
Building on our recent theme of leadership as well as growth in business, I felt it was timely to share five attribute changes that all growing leaders must make if …
Three Essentials of Business Growth
I was recently asked a question by a #DPTstudent about fail rates of startup physical therapy clinics. In all honesty, despite my involvement in all things numbers, stats, surveys, etc… …
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 …
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 …
5 Important Takeaways from #APTANSC 2016
A Fresh Perspective by Cruz Romero 1. The Attendance! There were over 900 DPT and PTA students at NSC this year! This demonstrates that a ton of students are finding …
Finances stressing you out? Don’t let it.
A guest blog post by: Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO of FitBUX In many surveys, when asked what causes someone the most stress, the answer is money. The best way to …
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 …
5 Facts About Digital Marketing You NEED To Know
The future is already here. Digital marketing; SEO, SEM, website design/optimization, social media, live streaming, digital footprinting. It is expansive, and, it isn’t likely to let up. The good news …
5 Creative Ways Your Clinic Should Be Using Snapchat
Snapchat. It’s a thing. How big of a thing? Well… take a look: “Why Snapchat is better than Facebook”, by CNBC “Is Snapchat threatening Twitter?” by Forbes “Why Snapchat matters …
5 Keys To Social Engagement
Last week, we talked a lot about digital marketing; of course, with a specific emphasis on how to leverage digital marketing and physical therapy. This week, we’re continuing this digital …
The Future of Digital Marketing
Earlier this week, we covered the topic of digital marketing on two fronts: (1) how the term “digital” will become somewhat of a redundancy in the near future, since digital …
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 …
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 …
5 Important Takeaways from #APTANSC 2016
A Fresh Perspective by Cruz Romero 1. The Attendance! There were over 900 DPT and PTA students at NSC this year! This demonstrates that a ton of students are finding …
What Would You Do If You Had Low Back Pain?
During the APTA Private Practice Section Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Dr. Gene Shirokobrod and myself decided to roam the streets with our impromptu camera man, #DPTstudent Ryan Bourdo. We …
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 …
