Blogs & insights

July 17, 2026

PT Myths That Won't Die: What Patients Believe vs. What the Research Says

No pain, no gain, bed rest for back pain, cracking knuckles, and more physical therapy myths debunked with the actual evidence behind each one.

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June 3, 2026
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How Much Time Do Physical Therapists Spend on Admin Per Day?

PTs spend nearly half their workday on admin. See where those 2–3 hours go daily — and how to get them back.

Laptop on a chair showing the Physitrack exercise library interface editing a shoulder exercise.
June 2, 2026
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Physitrack vs MedBridge vs Limber Health: The Enterprise PT Platform Comparison (2026)

Compare Physitrack, MedBridge, and Limber Health across HEP, RTM, Epic integration, and enterprise scalability. See which platform is right for your health system.

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May 29, 2026
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Common Pelvic Health Conditions Treated by Physiotherapists

This article provides a clinical overview of the most common pelvic health conditions treated in physiotherapy practice, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, bowel dysfunction, postpartum concerns, and sexual dysfunction.

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May 27, 2026
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Switching from MedBridge? Why Physitrack Is the Best Alternative

Considering leaving MedBridge? See how Physitrack compares on exercise library depth, patient engagement, telehealth, and dedicated support, and why 110,000+ practitioners have already made the switch.

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May 27, 2026
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Integrating Your Home Exercise Platform with Epic: Why Physitrack Is the Right Choice

Epic powers 38% of U.S. health systems but not all HEP integrations are equal. See how Physitrack's structured data sync stacks up against MedBridge's text-note writeback, and what it means for your RTM billing and clinical workflows.

Laptop on a sofa showing a Physitrack RTM revenue dashboard with a $76,385 figure
May 27, 2026
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Remote Treatment: Why Treating Your Patients at Home Increases Outcomes

Patients spend just one hour a week in your clinic, the other 167 determine their recovery. This article explores how combining structured Home Exercise Programs (HEP) with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) extends your clinical reach into patients' daily lives, improving adherence, outcomes, and revenue.

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May 27, 2026
HEP Software for Enterprise Health Systems: A Buyer's Guide

Enterprise health systems need more than clinic-grade HEP tools. This buyer's guide breaks down what separates true enterprise platforms and how leading solutions compare.

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May 27, 2026
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Physitrack EHR Integration: How It Works with Epic and Leading EMR Systems

Stop losing time to duplicate documentation. See how Physitrack connects natively with Epic, Cerner, and 30+ EMR systems to keep patient data flowing automatically across your health system.

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May 15, 2026
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How to Scale Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Across a Large Organization

RTM is a proven revenue stream, but most health systems are still running it as a side project. This guide covers the five-step framework for scaling RTM consistently across multiple sites, from enrollment to billing compliance.

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May 15, 2026
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Why Physitrack Is the Best Home Exercise Program (HEP) Solution in the US

Choosing the right HEP platform can make or break patient adherence. This guide compares the top US solutions in 2026 from exercise library size to RTM billing, to help PT clinics find the right fit.

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April 14, 2026
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Global Rating of Change (GROC)

A quick guide to Physitrack's four ready-to-use GROC survey templates — what they are, why condition-specific customisation matters, and how to adapt them for your patients in six steps.

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March 24, 2026
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Thyroid Health, Rehabilitation, and Recovery: The Role of Physical Activity

Thyroid dysfunction affects energy, strength, and recovery — but structured exercise can help. This article explores how physical activity supports hormone regulation, reduces fatigue, and guides rehabilitation for patients with hypothyroidism or thyroid cancer.

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February 1, 2026
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Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI)

A clinician's guide to the WOSI outcome measure in Physitrack — covering validated patient groups, scoring, what counts as meaningful change, and how to use it effectively across treatment milestones.

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December 3, 2025
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Building Habits: How Our Brains Create Change That Lasts

Habits aren't about willpower — they're about brain science. This article breaks down how habits form, why habit stacking works, and how to build routines that actually stick.

Physiotherapist guiding a man through a balance and awareness exercise with outstretched hands in a treatment room
November 19, 2025
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Awareness in Physiotherapy: Definition, Importance, and Strategies for Clinical Practice

Patient awareness isn't just useful, it's a clinical necessity. This article covers why informed patients recover better, adhere more, and how physiotherapists can build awareness through seven evidence-based strategies.

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October 24, 2025
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Breast Cancer Patients and Physiotherapy

Breast cancer treatment saves lives, but often leaves lasting physical challenges. This article covers the most common post-treatment impairments and the evidence-based physiotherapy interventions that help patients recover function, manage symptoms, and live well.

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September 18, 2025
What is Cognitive Appraisal?

Reframe difficult cases as challenges, not threats. Learn cognitive appraisal and self-talk techniques to build mental toughness as a physiotherapist. Read more.

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August 4, 2025
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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Learn what causes PTTD, how to diagnose each stage, and why eccentric exercise with orthoses delivers the best non-surgical outcomes. Explore the evidence.