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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I take you inside a busy Friday at the clinic and share how I’m using shockwave therapy, orthotics, and better treatment planning to improve both patient care and practice performance. From managing complex cases to streamlining nail care with our nail technician, I break down what’s working and what I’m learning as we continue moving toward the million-dollar mark.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow shockwave therapy is helping improve patient recoveryTips for structuring your practice for efficiency and profitabilityBest practices for orthotics, nail care, and follow-up routinesHow to handle high-value patient cases to maximize outcomesThe importance of refining systems like ABIs, Swift therapy, and insurance coverageWhy You Should ListenIf you want to boost your practice’s efficiency, increase patient satisfaction, and improve treatment outcomes, this episode offers actionable strategies. Whether it’s integrating advanced modalities like shockwave therapy or optimizing your nail care scheduling, you’ll pick up insights you can immediately apply in your own clinic.Key Topics Covered[0:00] Using patient review sheets to improve follow-ups[0:43] How a recent MRI guided shockwave therapy decisions[1:12] The role of a nail technician in managing routine care[2:04] Annual ABIs and diabetic foot exams for at-risk patients[2:41] Managing cracked heels, neuropathy, and Cenza treatments[3:43] How to handle complex postoperative cases[4:40] Introducing orthotics for cavus foot and improving stability[5:26] Using ultrasound to customize shockwave therapy[6:00] Leveraging presentations for patient education on Swift therapy[6:45] Improving footwear recommendations for midfoot arthritis[7:30] Final updates on Achilles shockwave sessions and next steps👉 Tune in now to learn how shockwave therapy, orthotics, and better workflow systems can improve both your patient outcomes and your practice’s success.
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