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When you become a franchisee and invest in a solid franchise operation, the benefits are two-fold. Franchisees make a profit for themselves, and in turn, the franchisor is able to expand its business and increase its profits as well. Take Physical Therapy Now: Our operation is a prime example of a franchise company that is exceeding financial expectations not only for the corporate side but for franchisees as well.
So, what is the simple answer to the question, “Do franchises make money?” Yes, they do, but only if it is a well-run franchise.
For a franchise location to be successful, it must fulfill a variety of different components that come together to ensure it is both profitable and sustainable. Some of the different elements to a successful franchise include having successful systems that are already in place and making sure those systems are easily “teachable” for franchisees.
Additionally, there needs to be a strict vetting process for franchisees to ensure that each location is well run and maintained. Franchise businesses also need to be in great locations that are both visible and easily accessible. And last, (but far from least), each location must provide excellent customer service.
With so many franchises across the country, it may be a difficult decision to choose one that is right for you. In the past, some franchisors have not been able (or refused) to answer questions about their profit potential. This could be due to the difficulty of accessing reliable information across the entire franchise network.
However, franchise operations now are becoming more open about corporate and franchisee profits, allowing franchisees to have more visibility before they make their final decision. Forbes says “By 2016 two-thirds of all franchisors provided some financial disclosure because buyers demanded more information.”
Those franchises disclosing more financial information are arguably growing faster because buyers tend to invest in franchises that help them understand whether or not the business is right for them and their potential business objectives. With franchise financial information more readily available now than ever before, it’s easier for would-be franchisees to make an educated and informed investment decision.
Becoming a franchisee is not an easy decision, and sometimes it’s challenging to find a place to begin.
Here are some tips on what you need to do:
If you are considering investing in a franchise, look into Physical Therapy Now. Our 34-billion-dollar industry is rapidly expanding due to the stability of the physical therapy and occupational therapy industries. If becoming a Physical Therapy Now franchisee piques your interest, call us at (800) 481-4582 to get started and our franchise team will answer any questions you have. Make the call today!
Vertigo is a condition that affects how your balance works in your inner ear, and it is usually caused by an underlying vestibular disorder. However, vertigo can also be caused by problems in specific areas of the brain. According to Medical News Today, “Vertigo is a feeling of dizziness or spinning, occurring with or without any movement. It is caused when the brain feels the body is off balance even though it is not.”
Vertigo can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition or sometimes multiple underlying medical conditions. Symptoms of vertigo can range anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours and symptoms may also come and go at random. Studies show that approximately 69 million people experience vertigo in their lifetime, so, it’s important to understand the causes and symptoms of vertigo so sufferers can receive the appropriate course of treatment.
The primary symptom of vertigo is dizziness or spinning. However, there are many other symptoms which include:
Vertigo can be caused by several underlying medical conditions including inner ear infections, benign paroxysmal position vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, and Meniere’s disease. BPPV is the most common cause of both vestibular disorder and vertigo.
According to CBS News, “BPPV can occur when calcium builds up in the canals of the inner ear, causing brief dizziness that lasts from 20 seconds to one minute. It is usually brought on by trauma to the head or by moving the head in certain positions.” BPPV can be caused a traumatic event, such as a car accident.
There are three primary treatment options for vertigo, the first being to attempt to allow vertigo heal on its own. In many instances, the brain can compensate for changes to the inner ear and restore the body’s balance naturally. Medications, such as steroids, are also a treatment option. However, this medication treats inflammation and water build up in the inner ear and will not address dizziness, which is the primary symptom.
For people who experience recurrent episodes of vertigo, (which is very common) physical therapy may be the best option. Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that helps train the central nervous system to resolve inner ear problems.
If recurrent vertigo is inhibiting you from participating in normal daily activities, physical therapy may be what’s best for you. Here at Physical Therapy Now, we assist and guide patients through a series of exercises to help alleviate the persistent symptoms caused by vertigo. If you live in the Miami-Dade area, call us at (800) 481-4582 or visit us at www.physicaltherapynow.com to learn more about our state of the art physical therapy treatment facilities. You’ll be glad you did!
You’re finally moving more aggressively into those thoughts of buying a franchise. That’s great news, because now, more than ever is a great time to make that investment. Perhaps it’s a booming economy or consumer confidence, maybe even a little luck, but here at Physical Therapy Now, our franchise businesses are growing at a wonderful pace. There are numerous reasons why this is happening, and one topping the list is that our franchisees are what makes our business a huge success.
So, how did they get to the point they are now? What did it take to be a part of this Entrepreneur listed headline making franchise operation? Read on to find out what they did – and how you can do it too!
Not one of the franchisees at Physical Therapy Now make an uninformed decision. They did in depth research of the how the franchise operation industry works, other franchise businesses – and yes, Physical Therapy Now.
When you need customers, you need a location that isn’t only visible but easily accessible as well. Ample parking, ease of access and multiple locations absolutely play a key role in why Physical Therapy Now has reached such a high level of success.
Perhaps they didn’t want to go it alone, or maybe it wasn’t financially possible to become a solo franchisee – but, did our franchisees give up? No way. Getting an investor or investors is a common practice in the franchise business, and without it, some franchisees wouldn’t have been able to open their businesses.
It’s easy to make a rash decision when you see a company like Physical Therapy Now growing so rapidly. We know… it’s an exciting adventure! However, it is imperative that you choose the company with which you will be working with great care. No rushing. Take your time and make informed choice.
Entrepreneur recently featured an article with some great franchise tips. Like us here at Physical Therapy Now, they recommend contacting the franchisor corporate offices during your researching process.
The author, Mark Siebert writes, “It will typically be able to provide you with a wealth of information, including the franchise disclosure document (FDD), franchise brochures or other promotional materials, links to franchisee testimonials, and perhaps information on the industry in general.”
Another great tip: get to franchise trade shows.
“Franchise shows in particular will give you an opportunity to speak with several hundred franchisors from a variety of industries in just a couple of days,” Siebert says.
A trade show is how one of our newest franchisees discovered Physical Therapy Now – and she’s set to open not just one… not two… but THREE Physical Therapy Now locations! Kim Johner’s first location in Cape Coral is set to open in the coming weeks.
Are you ready to learn more about the franchise side of Physical Therapy Now? Head to our franchise web page to learn more or give us a call at (888) 481-4582. We’d love to hear from you!
Tennis Elbow is a painful injury that causes pain in the muscles and tendons near your elbow. More specifically, Mayo Clinic says that tennis elbow “occurs when tendons in your elbow are overloaded, usually by repetitive motions of the wrist and arm; the pain of Tennis Elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the outside of your elbow. Pain can also spread into your forearm and wrist.”
Tennis Elbow effects 1% – 3% of the population and roughly 10%-50% of tennis players experience Tennis Elbow during their athletic careers (Cleveland Clinic). Contrary to popular belief, athletes aren’t the only victims of Tennis Elbow. In fact, people who engage in careers that involve repetitive motion are also subject to developing Tennis Elbow which creates a wide range of situations in which Tennis Elbow may occur. A traumatic injury can cause tennis elbow as well.
Tennis Elbow is caused by repetitive contractions of your forearm muscles that are used to straighten/raise your hand and wrist. These repetitive motions cause tiny tears in the tendons that connect your forearm muscles to the bone on the outside of your elbow. Common causes of Tennis Elbow include:
Tennis Elbow is not an easy injury to fix. Many victims of Tennis Elbow make the mistake of taking anti-inflammatory medicines or rubbing on anti-inflammatory creams. However, these will not help, for it simply masks the pain and the underlying issue. Additionally, some people will wear braces or straps to help with the pain; this just weakens the muscles and tendons, when you want to strengthen and heal them.
Tennis Elbow could eventually heal on its own, but only if you avoid the activity that caused your Tennis Elbow in the first place. However, this process can take up to 12 months, and many people can’t afford to wait a full year for an injury to heal on its own.
Treatment can help heal your Tennis Elbow by not only increasing your chances of a full recovery but also speeding up the recovery process. Injections, such as cortisone shots, may help by reducing inflammation and calming the nerves in the affected area. Ultrasonic tenotomy may also help by using ultrasonic wavelengths to identify and dissect the affected tissue. Surgery is also an option for treatment and could help by removing the damaged tendon without detaching the tendon from the bone.
However, if these treatment options don’t sound like a good fit for you, physical therapy is an easier and less expensive option. Physical therapy helps treat Tennis Elbow by improving the strength and flexibility of your forearm muscles, increasing blood flow to the tendons, and even changing the way in which you do the activities that have led to your Tennis Elbow.
Luckily, treatment for Tennis Elbow is easy and effective with physical therapy. If you are suffering from Tennis Elbow and living in the Miami area, Physical Therapy Now can help. Call us at (800) 481-4582 or visit us at www.physicaltherapynow.com! We look forward to helping you on your road to recovery.
Plantar fasciitis [fashee-EYE-tiss] is a persistent, painful condition at the bottom of the foot, particularly in the heel and arch of the foot. Approximately one in 10 people in the United States experience this prolonged foot pain at some point in their lives. Recovery time is faster in those who receive evidence-based physical therapy for their foot pain.
The plantar fascia is a ligament directly underneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. This ligament covers the muscles in the sole of the foot, extending along the bottom of the foot and connecting each of the toes to the heel bone.
The plantar fascia strengthens and supports the arch of the foot for walking and running, and also serves as a shock absorber during the daily wear and tear of routine walking and running movements.
When there is too much pressure on the feet, this can irritate, strain, or tear the plantar fascia ligaments as the collagen in the ligaments becomes disorganized and subsequently degenerates. The body’s natural response to such injury often results in stiffness in the foot, as well as heel pain and pain in the arch of the foot, and this pain is termed plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is often experienced by those who spend a great deal of time on their feet on hard surfaces, particularly after age 40. In pregnant women, the additional weight of pregnancy can lead to plantar fasciitis, most often during late pregnancy. Others who are at risk for plantar fasciitis include:
Common contributing factors for plantar fasciitis are:
Small, repeated injuries over time may damage the plantar fascia. In some instances, a triggering event or a clear cause of plantar fasciitis cannot be determined.
Symptoms typically develop gradually in one foot, although both feet can be affected. The most common complaints in plantar fasciitis are heel pain and/or pain at the bottom of the mid-foot area, and pain that worsens with the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning or after a period of prolonged activity. Some people describe the pain as a burning sensation or an ache on the bottom of the foot, running outward from the heel, while others report the pain as a dull, sharp, or stabbing pain.
A health care practitioner obtains a medical history and performs a physical examination in order to diagnose plantar fasciitis. The examiner may apply gentle, brief pressure on the bottom of the foot in order to confirm that the pain is originating from the plantar fascia. Although imaging studies and other tests are not needed to diagnose plantar fasciitis, they may be used to determine any other possible causes of foot pain, such as a nerve injury or a broken bone.
When a clear trigger can be identified – such as a recent increase in high-impact exercise – then decreasing the amount of activity or eliminating the activity for a period of time will lessen the pain.
Current research has found that patients who were sent to physical therapy for their foot pain experienced faster recovery when receiving evidence-based physical therapy.
Treatment options from your physical therapist at Physical Therapy Now include calf stretches, foot stretches, application of ice, foot taping, use of a night splint, and hands-on therapy. With these conservative treatments, research shows that most cases of plantar fasciitis resolve over time, and surgery is rarely required.
Our highly skilled physical therapists at Physical Therapy Now are ready to help! Call us today at (305) 570-1666 for help in resolving your foot pain as soon as possible.
It is important to pay attention to your body. Muscle or back pain could be the result of working yourself too hard at the gym. A bad headache could be because of a lack of sleep or dehydration. But when that pain is so intense that it hinders you from doing your daily tasks and it won’t go away, it is time to seek out a doctor.
Do not just “Google” your symptoms and self-diagnose. This often leads to either convincing yourself that everything is fine or that you have a terminal illness. Instead – see a medical professional to get their opinion. If necessary, they may suggest an MRI.
An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a great way to determine what is going on in your body, but how do you know it is for you? Read on for everything you need to know.
An MRI is a machine that allows doctors to see the bones, organs, and tissues inside your body. A strong magnetic field and radio waves are used to realign hydrogen atoms in the body. Water makes up 60% of the human body and all of those hydrogen molecules align with the magnetic field. When this happens, signals are sent to a scanner and an image is created of the inside of the body. MRI operators are able to manipulate the settings of the scanner to distinguish between different tissues.
When you have an MRI scan scheduled, a doctor may ask you to not eat or drink a few hours prior to the appointment if the examination is looking at your abdominal or pelvic region. You will also have to remove any metal accessories such as rings, earrings or glasses to avoid problems with the magnetic field.
In some cases, your doctor may inject you with a contrast agent, which is a substance that will light up during the scan and allow doctors to get a better look at the heart, brain and blood vessels.
You will have to put on a gown and lay down on a table inside of the tube-shaped machine. You will wear a headset for the doctor to communicate with you. It is imperative that you stay as still as possible. If the MRI is focusing on the brain, the doctor will have you do a task so your brain activity can be monitored.
The machine is very loud and can be uncomfortable for those who experience feelings of claustrophobia. The MRI can take 15 minutes to an hour. If the noise levels are too loud, you can ask the doctors for earplugs or to play music through the provided headset. If you are claustrophobic or have anxiety the doctors may be able to administer an anesthetic or anti-anxiety medication.
An MRI could detect many conditions such as:
There is no risk of exposure to radiation when getting an MRI, unlike CT scans and X-Rays. However, there can be other risks depending on certain medical conditions such as epilepsy, allergies, pregnancy, hypotension, and anemia. If a contrast agent is used before the scan, there are side effects that range from mild symptoms to life-threatening ones. Patients that have any implants or prosthetics that contain metal cannot get an MRI because of the magnetic field.
Once you get your results back from an MRI, it is important to not immediately rush to get surgery on something that you may be able to treat other ways. There have been where a patient has opted for surgery to fix a problem. In some cases, the surgery does not help and they could have avoided all of the money and risk by simply treating their condition with physical therapy.
If you do end up getting an MRI and are diagnosed with a condition that can be treated with physical therapy, we invite you to join to us at Physical Therapy Now. Do not endure the pain and monetary costs associated with surgery if it isn’t necessary. Give us a call at (888) 481-4582 to schedule your first appointment. Let’s do this together!
Most people who own a business have some sort of background with services provided by the company. A lawyer who owns a law firm has a background in law. A dentist – obviously – has formal training and educational background that allows him or her to do the job. However, there is one chunk of professionals who oversee their business but may or may not have prior experience with it.
That select group? Franchisees.
Anyone can run a business, but running a business successfully is what defines the profit potential. Some say it isn’t all about the money, but let’s have some real talk here: Most everyone wants – and needs to make money – especially if you’re a franchisee.
So, how does one make that happen? It begins with a core group of elements that are possessed by most franchisees. Those include:
Someone Who Is Great at Being Charge – Not everyone is born to call the shots. The most successful franchise owners are great bosses because they know how to hire great employees, and they know they can’t get it all done on their own.
Someone Who Is A Good Listener – Being a great boss means you also must be a good listener. Being a “know it all” will only get you to a place that eventually stifles growth and you and your business become stagnant. Franchise operations have standards, procedures, and protocols in place because they work, and a great boss needs to follow those rules without fault.
Someone Who Is Very Disciplined – It isn’t easy to be at the “top of the chain” at any business, because the bulk of responsibility will often fall on you. Most franchisees will experience late nights, long days, and exhausting weeks, but it most cases, it pays off!
Someone Who Is Willing to Learn – Being a franchisee is an ongoing commitment. Even in the sole role of “investor,” there are still lessons to be learned. Be open, work smart, and never stop learning.
Anyone can be a franchisee. Perhaps one of the most inspiring stories comes from Keisha Haggerty, a 20-year veteran Oakland police officer who is scheduled to open her second Subway franchise location in the very near future.
In the story featured in June 2019 by Entrepreneur, Kiesha gives her advice on opening a franchise.
“Absorb everything. Listen and learn from others — there wasn’t a single franchisee who wouldn’t give me advice when I started out. Plan to succeed and stay positive.”
She also says, “I was sent to Connecticut for training for two weeks, learning both inside and outside the restaurant. Even now, the response from corporate is almost immediate if I have a problem. One time I was trying to change some pricing in our POS system, and I just couldn’t get it to work. I called my [franchise] field consultant, and within a matter of minutes, he helped me get it up and running again.”
Any growing, well-run, and successful franchise operation does everything it can to help its franchisees succeed. As you research your opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out to both (franchisees and the franchise corporate office) to get a firsthand look at how things are done.
One of the fastest growing franchises of 2019 is Physical Therapy Now. With dozens of locations across the state of Florida and across the country, we’re proud to have been named – once again – one of Entrepreneur’s 2019 Top New Franchises.
If you’d like to learn more about Physical Therapy Now, or how we’ve maintained our top ranking position, go to our website’s franchise page or give us a call at (800) 481-4582.
Making the decision to get knee surgery isn’t an easy process. There is a lot to consider, perhaps most important of which is the recovery. Regardless of age, it takes a great balance of rest, time, and strategic exercises – also known as physical therapy – to make it happen.
There are numerous situations that lead to knee surgery, but one common factor for nearly all of them is pain. Severe knee pain will lead to surgery in a much shorter time period, whereas surgery may be delayed or put off for years if that knee pain is moderate or mild. Another common factor for those who choose surgery is if their knee pain occurs in a resting state, as opposed to happening only during physical activity.
Some common conditions that lead to knee surgery include:
ACL Reconstruction – The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is injured most often in sports accidents for those athletes who make sharp turns and cuts on the court or on the field.
Total Knee Replacement – This procedure is perhaps the most in-depth and detailed of them all and can take several weeks to several months to heal.
Partial Knee Replacement – This surgery serves as a popular alternative to total knee replacement surgery. It is for those patients whose knee pain or ailment is confined to a specific area of the knee, as opposed to the vast majority of it.
Tendon Repair – OrthoInfo.org says, “Small tears of the tendon can make it difficult to walk and participate in other daily activities. A large tear of the patellar tendon is a disabling injury. It usually requires surgery and physical therapy to regain full knee function.”
Arthroscopic – This type of surgery is done to look at the joint and to diagnose and possibly treat the source of knee pain. Just like the name of the surgery itself, a tool called an “arthroscope” is used to repair the joint.
Meniscus Repair – This surgery focuses on the torn meniscus cartilage by either repairing the tear or replacing the cartilage altogether.
Depending on the overall health of the patient prior to surgery, the healing and recovery process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. The key to increasing the chances of the best recovery possible is physical therapy.
Each knee surgery – and the individual undergoing the procedure – will have their own healing journey that is unique to them. However, in most cases, once you are cleared to begin physical therapy, most people take part in a 2 or 3 day/week regimen paired with the customized at home plan provided to them by an experienced physical therapy team.
For those who are particularly challenged when it comes to getting to a rehab location, CyberRehab or at home therapy should be considered.
Are you or a loved on scheduled for knee surgery in the near or distant future and living in the Miami Dade area? Call Physical Therapy Now to make sure your healing process begins as soon as possible at (800) 481-4582. We take pride in seeing patients just like you make a strong recovery from knee surgery, so don’t miss out on Miami’s top physical therapy team at Physical Therapy Now post knee surgery physical therapy.
We get it, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be incredibly frustrating – and painful. It can make things like writing, typing, cooking, applying makeup – anything that involves using your hands – extremely difficult and sometimes even impossible. Physical Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is becoming more and more popular amongst those struggling with this burdensome and painful condition.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when the median nerve, (which is housed in the carpal tunnel, running from the arms to hands) , becomes compressed or squeezed. When this happens the tissues (that normally provide lubrication to the tendons to make it easier to move your fingers), swell and crowd the nerve.
CTS does not discriminate; in other words, just about anyone can get it. This includes:
It is also important to note that carpal tunnel syndrome occurs more often in women than in men.
Treatment for CTS should begin as early as possible. It is suggested to avoid activities that may worsen symptoms and/or try to take breaks in between doing those activities. It is also recommended that you apply a cold compress when swelling occurs. Other treatments include medication, wrist-splinting, physical therapy, and surgery.
If you live in the Miami Dade area and have carpal tunnel syndrome, don’t assume you have to to go through surgery. New studies indicate that physical therapy may work just as well as surgery and is, of course, less risky in most circumstances.
Contact us at Physical Therapy Now to schedule an appointment and find a location near you at (888) 481-4582. We can help!
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You’re smart to search for the best franchise in 2019, because you’ll find plenty of options. But from here, you’ll need to begin narrowing down those choices, and a great place to start is by looking at the Entrepreneur Magazine 2019 Top New Franchises Ranking.
As you know very well, there are hundreds of franchise operations out there doing well and not so well. Entrepreneur magazine is a great place to get started in your search for a franchise investment, because there is a specific set of criteria set forth by Entrepreneur for the selection process. It begins with the Franchise 500 List initially compiled by the publication.
“We’ve compiled this list of the top 100 companies submitted for Entrepreneur‘s 2019 Franchise 500® ranking that began franchising in the last five years (since 2014),” Entrepreneur explains.
“The companies on this list are ranked based on the scores they received in our Franchise 500 evaluation, which analyzes more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.”
You’ll find franchise businesses in a wide range of categories, including food, fitness and education just to name a few. Physical Therapy Now is honored to have been chosen for the Top 100 list as well, being recognized under “100 Best Newbies.” Why are we being chosen year after year? Not only do we meet the criteria for Entrepreneur’s strict selection process, but we also have plenty of other perks:
One of the best places to start looking for a franchise investment is on Entrepreneur’s Top New Franchises list. You’ll find Physical Therapy Now there, along with many other reputable organizations. But what sets us apart? People NEED physical therapy. It isn’t a luxury. This is truly a business that continues to thrive because it helps to increase the overall quality of live for patients, and that makes us proud.
When you choose your franchise, consider asking yourself: is this business something people need? And does this franchise help people to live a better life? If yes, then we’d say you’re on the right track.
Entrepreneur magazine provides some guidance when it comes to researching your franchise investment option and using its Top 100 list:
“This list isn’t intended to endorse any particular franchise, but rather to provide a starting point for your research. Before you purchase any franchise, you should investigate the opportunity thoroughly by interviewing existing franchisees, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and reading all pertinent literature, including the company’s Franchise Disclosure Document,” the publication states.
We invite you to begin today, with Physical Therapy Now. Simply go to our website and read about what we have to offer. And if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call anytime at (888) 481-4582. We’d love to hear from you.
