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Why are you having a problem with your balance? There are dozens of reasons one may be experiencing this issue, but you don’t have to put yourself through the worry and stress of wondering if or when you might hurt yourself in a fall. There is help out there, and it may be an option you haven’t yet considered.
You may not know it, but there are thousands of people going through the same experience as you. Statistics from the CDC show that more than one out of four people every year, and when you fall once, your chances of falling again doubles.
The cause of balance problems are wide ranging, but some of the most common include:
Here in the state of Florida, resident are lucky in that they don’t need a prescription from a medical doctor to begin receiving physical therapy for any condition – and that includes balance therapy. We always recommend visiting your doctor regularly and checking in without hesitation if you believe you need a medical opinion beyond what a physical therapist might be able to provide – especially when it comes to falls.
There are many cases when a physical therapist can provide exactly what you need when it comes to getting better balance, and that’s what we do here at Physical Therapy Now. Helping patients – just like you is a true privilege, and being your partner in gaining better balance is our goal.
Our state-of-the-art facilities in and around Miami-Dade will provide exactly what you need to improve your balance. When you’re ready, we’ll also work with you to create a customized plan so you can do the exercises in the comfort of your own home with our without the assistance of a physical therapist.
Tip: watch videos of these exercises so you can see exactly how each one is performed. But first, do reach out to a physical therapist at Physical Therapy Now for a professional opinion.
We would love to help you get better balance. To schedule your appointment at one of our many convenient Physical Therapy Now locations, call us at (800) 481-4582. Let’s get started today!
You are finally in the position that becoming a franchisee is a reality. You’ve been in communication with the banks and lenders, you’ve done a lot of research, and you know you’ll make the personal and professional commitment to make your franchise business a smashing success. However, there are some things you may not have considered just yet. Read on for everything you need to know to make sure the decision you make is best for you on every level.
To ensure your investment is a smart and savvy one, think about which franchise operation you’re joining. It probably shouldn’t be brand new, but also shouldn’t be overcrowded with fellow franchisees.
The Wall Street Journal explains it best:
“As a general rule, you will want to avoid industries and fields that are either too crowded or too thinly populated. Crowding creates competition, while the absence of franchisees in a particular niche suggests that it either doesn’t lend itself to franchising or that the market hasn’t yet developed adequately. Lenders prefer to fund franchises in proven markets, so keep that in mind as well.”
You’ll also need to do a little homework on yourself. Are you cut out to own a franchise? Small Biz Trends offers this line of thinking:
“A search for a franchise actually starts with you. Before you even think about vetting different companies and inquiring about opportunities, you need to conduct a self-assessment. Are you looking for an office-based, home-based, or retail-based business? Do you want consistent 9-to-5 hours, or are you flexible? How much time can you commit to the business? What sort of capital do you have available for an investment? How much can you borrow? The answers to questions like these will help you understand what sort of franchising opportunities you can realistically consider.”
There are few things worse than making an investment, only to find out it wasn’t a worthy one. To decrease the chances of that happening to you, take this advice from Business Town:
“Don’t get pulled in by a franchisor that is aggressively promoting itself and trying to lure you into an agreement before you have weighed all the factors and comparison-shopped alternatives. Once you have decided to seriously explore franchises, carefully assemble a list of prospective franchisees to evaluate in more detail. Come up with a list of core issues to compare. Then take your time getting and comparing vital information on each one. You do the shopping! Don’t let the franchisor do the selling!”
As you continue your journey to becoming a franchisee, consider looking into Physical Therapy Now. There are numerous benefits to investing in this franchise operation, and our family of franchisees is like no other. Check out our website for more information or give us a call at (800) 481-4582.
You’re likely in search of a place to get physical therapy for yourself or your loved one. While the reason you’re looking for a place to heal isn’t exactly ideal (an accident, an ailment, surgery, etc.), there is some great news to be had. You’ve just found the perfect place for physical therapy in Miami. Here at Physical Therapy Now, we have everything you need to get stronger faster and to increase your chances of a full recovery.
Its already challenging enough getting from one place to another, so why would it make sense to have your physical therapist all the way across town? We have everything you need right here at Physical Therapy Now PLUS a stellar staff to go along with it. (We’ll have more on that in the next section!)
We offer dozens of locations in and around Miami-Dade because we want getting to your appointments to be fast and easy. Whether you’re coming from your work or coming from your home, you’re sure to find a location that works for you – and your schedule.
Our team is not only talented and knowledgeable, but we’re also a happy, friendly and professional bunch who loves what we do and do what we love. Helping our patients just like you is a privilege, and we want you to know we’re honored to have you in our physical therapy facility each time to enter our doors for treatment.
You’ll always be greeted with a warm welcome from the front desk, you’ll have comfortable seating in the waiting area (and you won’t be there long), and when it’s time to begin your appointment, you’ll know you’re in the right place. Our staff is always happy to see the patients, and yes… that includes YOU!
Outside of all the great things we can tell you about getting your physical therapy in Miami at Physical Therapy Now, the proven benefits about getting physical therapy are our biggest draw:
And those are just a few of the benefits. So, what are you waiting for?
If you need physical therapy and you live in the Miami-Dade area, don’t wait any longer. Call us at Physical Therapy Now to make your first appointment at (800) 481-4582. Let’s get started today!
Here at Physical Therapy Now, we make our patients our #1 priority. Afterall, they’re the ones who have contributed to the success and rapid growth of our company. With new locations opening in and beyond Florida on a monthly basis, we know customer satisfaction must be in check.
However, there is another group of people that we must also make a priority, and that is our employees. Without them, the other side of our business operations wouldn’t be a success. They’re the reason the franchise operation has become a smooth and seamless branch of Physical Therapy Now. They work hard, they’re dedicated, they’re smart, and above all, each employee is a true asset to Physical Therapy Now, from the front of the house at each location, to the executive staff at corporate.
So how do make sure we take care of the hundreds of people employed by Physical Therapy Now? With food, and fun, of course!
We make an effort to show employee appreciation on a year-round basis. But summer is an especially great time to do so, because the weather is great, and families are making the most of their children being home from school. So we thought, let’s show our employees some love and their families as well.
We began a Summer Cookout tradition some years back, and it hasn’t stopped since. This summer, we invited every Physical Therapy Now employee and their families to gather at Tropical Park for some family fun. We chose this location because of all it has to offer. The event was scheduled from 12-6pm on August 24th – a perfect Saturday afternoon for family and fun!
The facility website says, “Tropical Park, developed on the site of a former horse track in 1979, attracts approximately 1,500,000 visitors annually. Visitors can enjoy bicycling, walking or running on the miles of paved pathways.”
Plus, it is absolutely stunning and what a joy it was to see our employees and their families enjoying everything it has to offer. To make it especially enjoyable for the kids, the Physical Therapy Now team had a host of sporting equipment on hand, including kickballs, baseball gear, frisbees and so much more. And of course, we were well stocked on bubbles, because what kid doesn’t love bubbles in the summer? Perhaps the biggest hit was the water balloons! The kids dove into those and wasted no time hurling balloon at one another.
And let us not forget the BOUNCY HOUSE! Every kid – big and small – loved that. Plus – some adults may have gotten in on the bouncing fun too!
After all the socializing and play, of course everyone worked up an appetite. The food was free flowing – and what is a PT Now cookout without proper cocktails? Adults cooled off responsibly with cocktails and beer while the kids quenched their thirst with juice and ice cold water.
We all gathered, talked and dined under a pavilion lined with numerous picnic tables, and overall, the event (as expected) was a huge success.
We truly believe we have the best of the best employees at Physical Therapy Now. Now that summer has come to an end, we’re back in the swing of our fall routines and getting settled back in at work. But in the midst of it all, we want to make sure our employees enjoy each day of service and work, making each day a success for both our amazing patients, and themselves.
Hats off to our great team… we’re looking forward to next year’s annual summer event!
That shoulder pain hurts. And that’s why you moved forward in getting surgery to have it repaired, despite all the non-surgical treatment methods you tried. They may have helped, but not nearly enough, right? But now what? You know you need to start physical therapy, and you’re not alone in wondering about when to start physical therapy after a rotator cuff injury.
As described by Healthline, “The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that help stabilize the shoulder. They also aid in movement. Every time you move your shoulder, you are using your rotator cuff to stabilize and help move the joint.”
Just like any other surgery, healing the rotator cuff properly is a must. However, the timing of each step you take through the healing process must be right; otherwise you risk further injury. And when it comes to your rotator cuff, you have to make sure to take it easy, regardless of how ready you are to jump back into your normal routine.
Your healing journey probably won’t be exactly like anyone else’s because just like your specific rotator cuff injury (and the way it happened) is unique to you, so is the healing process.
There are so many different ways a rotator cuff can be injured. It could be tendonitis or bursitis, or it could have happened in a sporting accident or perhaps a car accident. In many cases, surgery can be avoided by undergoing physical therapy, but whether you opt for surgery or no surgery, the following will give you some insight as to what will happen in physical therapy.
Here at PT Now, the therapist will help you:
It is important to note: the following timeline is general. Your personal healing journey and physical therapy timeline are unique to your injury, surgery, health and healing process, so use this only as a guide as to what you might expect:
Do you need physical therapy for your rotator cuff? Whether your goal or to avoid surgery or if you need physical therapy following surgery, call us at Physical Therapy Now. We have a location within 5 miles of your residence or work, guaranteed, so getting to any of our facilities is convenient. Call us today to set up your first appointment at (800) 481-4582.
We are here for you!
RockTape, otherwise known as elastic therapeutic tape, is an elastic cotton adhesive strip used to treat many injuries, most commonly athletic injuries. RockTape was invented in the 1970s (WebMD); however, it has gained more popularity within the last 5 years.
RockTape microscopically lifts the skin away from the muscle and fascia, which decompresses the area and can ultimately reduce swelling. RockTape also signals the central nervous system through the skin’s nerves, which provides powerful feedback to minimize pain.
RockTape provides a variety of benefits for different types of injuries. RockTape’s universality makes it an attractive treatment option for not only athletic injuries but other injuries as well. Some of the most common RockTape benefits include:
If you have been injured and are curious about RockTape, how it works, or its injury healing benefits, schedule an appointment with Physical Therapy Now. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care while striving to improve our practice by continuously evaluating our processes and identifying new methods that will enable us to further excel in the care of our patients.
Call us at (800) 481-4582 or visit us on our website to learn more about our excellent physical therapy services. We look forward to hearing from you!
Being a successful business owner is the primary, life-long goal of many people. However, sometimes that goal can be difficult to achieve without the right business partners in your corner. Here at Physical Therapy Now, we want you to succeed in all your business endeavors, which is why becoming a franchisee with us is a brilliant business move! Read on for five ways Physical Therapy Now can help you build a booming business.
One of the most common problems that many healthcare establishments have is getting patients. This is mainly due to them not having good relationships with insurance companies. However, at Physical Therapy Now, we have built strong and successful relationships with many insurance companies, so they feel confident in sending their patients to us. When you franchise with Physical Therapy Now, you don’t have to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars in marketing costs; our system already funnels new patients directly to your business.
One of our secrets to success is to having systems in place that actually work. For each of those systems, there is typically a subset of smart and efficient procedures that must be in place. At Physical Therapy Now, our systems are excellent, and there are no guessing games when it comes the question, “Now what?” Scheduling, payroll, billing, etc.. all work smoothly and “without a hitch,” so you can focus on what’s most important: the patients.
Sometimes, the hiring process can be time consuming and difficult. Hiring the right employees for your business is essential to being successful. Luckily, Physical Therapy Now helps with the hiring process, so you don’t have to hire just any employee. We help you with the vetting process and walk you through each step of hiring a great team. This ensures that you are making the right new employee decisions and ensuring your business has continued success.
Many people often forget that choosing the right location is one of the most important decisions a franchisee can make. Think: “Location, location, location!” Although this is an old term, it holds a lot of weight when it comes to franchisee success. Sometimes, however, choosing the perfect spot can be stressful, and that’s why Physical Therapy Now is here to help. We help you choose a good location by assisting with the proper research and sharing our prior experience so that you can make an educated location decision.
Some companies will discourage communication between their franchisees, but not us! In fact, we encourage our franchisees to talk to each other about their Physical Therapy Now locations and their experiences! This way, they can gain ideas from one another and then the corporate side can make changes if needed.
If you are considering becoming a franchisee, consider Physical Therapy Now. You can call us at (800) 481-4582 or visit us on our website for everything you need to know. We look forward to partnering with you!
Regular exercise is essential for regulating weight, improving mental health, reducing the risk of disease and can increase the chances of living longer. But what happens when you CAN’T exercise?
Sustaining an injury can be devastating for various reasons. For individuals who exercise regularly or who are involved in sports, getting injured may seem like the end of the world, but it doesn’t have to mean you’ll never be able to work out again. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may be able to eventually go back to exercising as normal, or you might have to simply change the intensity of your routines.
It might take a while before you even want to think about going back to an exercise routine after an injury, but that’s normal! Exercising after an injury is a practice in patience and understanding.
An injury can happen at any moment’s notice. Whether you are injured because of an accident, like a bad slip and fall or car accident, or because of improper exercise techniques, you may find yourself in a physical setback. Many different injuries can prevent you from exercising including:
After an injury, most doctors will prescribe rest. The goal is to stop or minimize as much movement on the affected part of your body to avoid further damage. If the pain is excruciating or it has not eased up after a few days, you should consult a doctor. A medical professional can assess your injury through basic examinations or medical imaging such as an X-ray or MRI. This will let you know the extent of your injury and what measures you need to take to heal, whether that be medication, an orthopedic cast or sling, surgery, or physical therapy.
Once your doctor gives you the okay to begin exercising again, you’ll be advised to take it slow. You will not be able to go back to your normal routine and in some cases, you may have to start from scratch and relearn your body throughout the healing process. And don’t be embarrassed about possibly using smaller weights or not being able to run as far as you used did pre-injury. This does not mean that you will never get back to your original capabilities; it’s only going to take time to get there. Set goals for yourself and keep a positive mindset.
Getting back into exercising after an injury can be a daunting task but having an experienced physical therapist by your side can make the process go much smoother. A physical therapist is a trained medical professional that knows how to assist injured individuals in improving their physical health safely and naturally. Physical therapy can significantly help speed up the healing process, but it needs to be done under the care of a highly regarded team like those at Physical Therapy Now.
Give us a call to set up your first appointment today at (800) 481-4582. We are here to help!
Physical therapy is an alternative healing process that includes techniques such as exercise, heat treatments, strength building, and massages. It can be used in combination with or as an alternative option to drugs or surgery. For many, physical therapy is a healthier and more effective way to treat many injuries and diseases. People of all ages can benefit from physical therapy for injuries, aliments, and recovery from surgery because it offers a wide range of customizable options.
However, choosing the right physical therapy establishment can be a difficult decision. It’s important that the physical therapy staff (from the front desk to the physical therapy team) cater to your needs and care deeply about your individual treatment. At Physical Therapy Now In West Kendall, each person on our staff is trained to prioritize your needs. Patient satisfaction is our goal, and we are always willing to go above and beyond to ensure a healthy and fast recovery.
Here at Physical Therapy Now, we have a variety of different treatment options available. The diversity of our treatments allows for a state-of-the-art physical therapy treatment center.
Some of the therapies and services we offer include:
Here at Physical Therapy Now, we cater to a variety of different injuries. Some of the most common injuries we treat include:
Plus, we also offer post-surgery rehabilitation, cupping, balance therapy (for fall prevention) and treatment for ailments such as arthritis and more.
If you live in the West Kendall area and are in need of physical therapy, come see us at Physical Therapy Now. We pride ourselves in providing stellar patient care to ensure all patients receive reliable, personal, and excellent treatment. With dozens of locations in the Miami area (and more in the works), it’s easy to schedule an appointment by calling us at 800- 481-4582.
You can also visit us on our website to learn more about our exceptional physical therapy services. A quick recovery is just one phone call away!
Kim Johner got a sneak peek at the entrepreneurial life as a child growing up in the small city of Norwalk, Connecticut. Her mother had purchased a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise, so at a young age, she observed the ups and downs of running a franchise business.
“From the outside looking in, it seemed so subpar to me, so I don’t know why I’ve landed where I am now!” she laughs.
Johner’s journey of becoming a Physical Therapy Now franchisee reads like a Hollywood film. Her story encompasses hard work and grit, tragedy and heartbreak, plus love and triumph.
Johner always knew she wanted to do something that helped people, but instead of leaving for college after high school graduation like most of her friends, she did something different. She and her family packed up their things and moved from Connecticut to sunny, warm-weather Florida.
Soon after that, Johner became a mom. By her late 20’s, Johner had three young children: sons Danny and Brandon, and her daughter Jessica whom she affectionately calls “Jesse.” Now a single mom, she was in survival mode.
“My kids were everything to me,” she explains. “I had to figure out a way to provide for them, not just for the day or for the week, but long term.”
Shortly after little Jesse was born, Johner realized she had to do something – and something quick. Whatever that something was, it had to give her the flexibility she needed to take care of her kids while also earning income to support them.
Johner’s mom gave her a carpet cleaner, and Johner decided to put it to good use – not in her own home, but the homes of several other people. She kickstarted a carpet cleaning business in a matter of days. It did so well that one year later carpet cleaning grew into a full-fledged cleaning company. It was paying the bills, however, cleaning wasn’t her passion.
Johner decided to do what she had always wanted to do and applied to nursing school. When she was accepted into Edison State College (now Southwestern Florida State College), she was on her way to fulfilling her dreams of becoming a Registered Nurse.
Although unbelievably demanding, Johner’s school/work life was what worked best for everyone at the time. Johner went to school during the day and cleaned commercial office buildings at night.
“There were so many days when I’d have all three of the kids with me, and I’d just have them help by emptying the small office trash cans or whatever would keep them busy.”
By the time Johner finished nursing school, her business had grown to the extent that she had some big clients, more than half a dozen employees, and a manager. The company was growing rapidly, but the physical demands of Johner’s cleaning business had taken a toll on her body.
“It just wore me out,” she explains. “It was hard labor, and my body just couldn’t keep at it much longer.”
When Johner finished nursing school, she decided to sell her cleaning company and took a job in the field she had worked so hard to join. Johner accepted a position as a Registered Nurse on a medical-surgical unit as at Cape Coral Hospital.
“I could pull off the long, 12-hour shifts, but that meant I couldn’t go to my kid’s soccer games and baseball games,” Johner says. “I didn’t want to miss out on that.”
After more than six years at that job, Johner decided to transition from the hospital into home health care to get the more standard 8am-5pm work schedule. She began as a field nurse at Gulf Coast Village with expertise in wound care and fell in love with the job. She was still caring for people – and could make it home by dinner time. It was the perfect job.
“I loved home health care then, and I still do. There’s something so special about those relationships and caring for people who truly do need your support,” she says.
Johner continued providing in-home patient care for two years and then transitioned to the administrative side of home health at the same facility. She landed a job as an Assistant Director of Nursing, worked her way up to Nursing Director and then to Administrator.
Johner says, “I always knew how to be in charge and call the shots, but that job really let me know that I had the skills to manage businesses with a lot of working parts.”
As time passed, Johner’s children were growing up and leaving the nest. By now, her two boys were young men, and Jesse was a high school teen. In the meantime, Johner became a manager extraordinaire at Gulf Coast Village, learning about the commitment and drive it takes to keep a business not just functioning but thriving.
In the midst of it all, her personal life began to flourish as well. She met a man named Jeff, and they fell in love in a matter of weeks.
Having met the man of her dreams, and now a grandmother to two girls, Johner’s life was falling into place in a way that seemed almost surreal.
“I had a great job, a wonderful man had just come into my life, my kids were venturing out on their own, and two grandbabies who are the light of my life.”
But Johner’s life soon shifted in a horrific way that she could never have imagined.
On a Saturday afternoon in September 2017, just days after Hurricane Irma swept through Florida, Jesse – now 18-years-old – was driving a pick-up truck in Cape Coral. A downed tree concealed a stop sign, a driver ran that stop sign and crashed into Jesse’s truck. Johner’s daughter was killed instantly.
Johner was living a mother’s worst nightmare. Her youngest child now gone “but with me every day,” Johner dug deep amid her grief and tried to figure out what to do next.
“I had the perfect job. Even if I didn’t know how I was going to get through the pain of losing Jesse, what I did know was how to work, and work hard. It’s what got me through everything I’ve been through, and it’s what I know how to do and do really well.”
Because of that mindset, Johner was at the height of her career but was now feeling like it was time for a change.
Johner often thought back to her days as a Connecticut kid, watching her entrepreneurial mom dabble in a franchise, and it sparked something. In addition, her partner Jeff had an entrepreneurial passion like hers, an enjoyable aspect of their compatibility.
Jeff told her he’d be there to support her and help in any way he could.
“The thought of owning a business again was kind of exciting,” Johner explains. “I needed something new, but to build a business from scratch is so exhausting, and I’ve been there – done that!”
And so began the more serious discussions between this business-minded couple about Johner becoming a franchisee. Their conversations continued, and one day she received some information from her mother about a nearby franchise fair. She and Jeff made plans to go.
“I woke up on that Saturday morning and was just not in the mood to do anything. But Jeff was like, ‘No, let’s just go and see what it’s like. We need to know what it’s like to be a part of a franchise.’ So, we went, and the rest is history.”
That was in May of 2018. Johner walked into the franchise fair, and she says it was as if there was a magnet pulling her to a booth with the words “Physical Therapy Now” splashed across the display.
“I walked right past everything, and for some reason, I went right up to that booth. Looking back at it now, it’s so crazy how it happened. I know health care. And physical therapy is such a huge component of that. Such a large portion of home health IS physical therapy. It always has been and always will be because people need both. They go hand in hand.”
She met with Armando, a sales representative at the booth, and was convinced that she was going to buy into this franchise almost immediately.
What eventually sealed the deal?
“Armando first, and then Andy. Andy all the way.”
Andy Zapata is the owner of Physical Therapy Now.
“Andy made me feel like his business is, of course, his business, but he also made me feel like it’s a family. I’ve been through so much in my life, and when I find someone who has a true passion for family, I’m in.”
She continues, “Andy has something special…I think it’s a combination of his knowledge, his connections, his leadership style, his workplace culture, and his innovative mindset. That’s what sold me.”
Johner wasn’t sold just once. She bought into THREE Physical Therapy Now franchises. She and Jeff, now married, are on an entrepreneurial venture that she could have never imagined.
“I don’t know why things have happened the way they have, but I guess it’s God’s plan. I don’t understand it, but I do know that despite everything, I am still so blessed.”
That’s precisely the attitude and resolve that gives Johner an edge when it comes to business. She admits that she doesn’t know how it will evolve, but what she does know is that she can and will do whatever it takes to make it happen.
“I’ve got this. I’m willing to be there day in and day out to make all three of these locations exceed expectations. I know I can do it.”
Everyone who knows Kim Johner knows her commitment to her work. But without family – in every sense – Johner says, it wouldn’t be possible.
“I’ve got my family with Physical Therapy Now cheering me on, and Jeff, my boys, and my granddaughters are seeing it all happen. And Jesse – I know she’d be so proud.”
Johner opened the doors to her first Cape Coral Physical Therapy Now in July of 2019. Two additional sites (another in Cape Coral and one Fort Myers) are expected to be up and running in 2021. To learn more about Andy Zapata, Physical Therapy Now, The Physical Therapy Now Franchise, go to www.physicaltherapynow.com or call (800) 481-4582.
