Group physical therapy: A joint win for patients, orthopedics programs

Topics: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Service Lines

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Katie Rief, Technology Insights

A hospital member recently asked us about the merits of offering group physical therapy versus a one-on-one approach after joint replacement.

We see several market benefits to the group approach, particularly differentiation from other programs and resulting word-of-mouth buzz. Group physical therapy has also become increasingly attractive to hospitals as a way to contain costs and improve the overall patient experience without compromising clinical outcomes.