The world has been on a little bit of a roller coaster ride with the COVID-19 pandemic and the second wave. Trisha’s guest today is Tom Long, PT, from Above and Beyond Physical Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona. Throughout his career, Tom has seen incredible changes in both the medical and insurance industries that have affected the careers of many physical therapists. Out of necessity, he began his own practice that focuses around post-surgical support and common pain problems. Tom believes that going above and beyond for his patients is the only way to help those experiencing physical pain!

In this episode, we talk about…

• Patient volume has fluctuated with the multiple waves of the pandemic
• Above and Beyond Physical Therapy’s background
• You never hurt your back shoveling sunshine, yet here we are
• Insurance’s effect on how patients approach physical therapy
• The silver lining with a global pandemic
• Why it could be smart to try PT first
• Telemedicine has served its purpose during this unprecedented time
• Choosing the right area for real estate when starting a practice
• Looking forward to growth in the next 3-5 years
• The biggest hurdles and innovations in healthcare

Links to resources:

Tom Long, PT, Above and Beyond Physical Therapy

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