The Business of Physical Therapy  The business of physical
therapy should be run exactly like the name suggests.  A
business.  Here’s the predicament. We, as physical therapists,
are not used nor usually trained in business skills and
practices so the tendency is to either delegate the running of
the business to somebody else or to ignore it entirely and
simply focus on the therapy aspect of the practice, which it
shouldn’t be. The answer lies in creating a business plan to
guide you, the therapist and your practice through its growth
and evolution.  Much like any other business, your physical
therapy business must be governed by its vision or mission
statement which will steer it in the direction you want it to
go. Identify your legal and ethical considerations and stay true
to your objectives. And because there are always new things
going on in the field of physical therapy, flexibility and
adaptability to these changing situations must be a priority to
ensure the continued success of your practice.  With t