Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy (SRPT) Is Excited to Announce

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECATUR, TX

Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy (SRPT) is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in sports and orthopedics. Located in the heart of Decatur on Business US 380, SRPT will offer a wide range of physical therapy services to the residents of Decatur and surrounding areas.

Led by the highly experienced Brett Braziel, the SRPT Decatur team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of physical therapy available. With over 17 years of experience as a Physical Therapist serving the residents of Decatur in Health & Wellness, Brett has a deep understanding of the needs and expectations of the Decatur community. As such, the clinic will seek to differentiate itself by utilizing state–of–the–art equipment and advanced treatment techniques, offering new appointments within 24–48 hours, having extended hours and Saturday appointments, and by serving as a more affordable option for PT than anything else currently available to the Decatur area.

SRPT Decatur will specialize in sports and orthopedic physical therapy and offer treatments for a wide variety of conditions, including sprains and strains, joint replacements, post–operative rehabilitation, sports injuries, and performance improvement. The clinic will offer a variety of traditional PT services such as manual therapy, dry needling, neuromuscular re–education, gait, and balance training. In addition, it will be partnering with Top Tier Performance to offer Decatur’s most advanced Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Performance programs. Through its comprehensive services and experienced team of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers, SRPT strives to ensure patients receive the best possible care and achieve their physical therapy goals.

For more information about SRPT and its services, please visit www.SportsRehabPT.com or call our Central Scheduling Office at (254) 965–2040 to find out which of our five locations can serve your physical therapy needs.

Derek R. Haney, PT Receives 2022 Best of Stephenville Award

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Derek R. Haney, PT Receives 2022 Best of Stephenville Award

Stephenville Award Program Honors the Achievement

STEPHENVILLE December 15, 2022 -- Derek R. Haney, PT has been selected for the 2022 Best of Stephenville Award in the Physical Therapist category by the Stephenville Award Program.

Each year, the Stephenville Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Stephenville area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2022 Stephenville Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Stephenville Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Stephenville Award Program

The Stephenville Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Stephenville area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Stephenville Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Stephenville Award Program

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2018 PPS Conference Wrap Up

Mark Blackburn, PT, Whitney Hamilton, PT, OCS, and Derek Haney, PT at the 2018 PPS Conference in Colorado Springs, CO.

Clinic Director and partner, Derek Haney, PT of Stephenville and Clinic Director, Whitney Hamilton, PT of Weatherford/Aledo attended the Private Practice Section (PPS) of the American Physical Therapy Association conference held in Colorado Springs, CO this November along with owner, Mark Blackburn, PT.

This conference provides a wide array of seminars for leaders in Physical Therapy to bring back to their clinics. The presenters are fellow Physical Therapists who must audition for a seminar about 9 months in advance. These Physical Therapists relay stories and information from their own experiences and are not there to represent or sell a company’s products. This conference keeps our clinics up to date on the latest trends in the physical therapy field and offers networking with fellow Physical Therapists across the country. Best of all, this conference helps keep our clinics on top of their game.

Some of the seminars our physical therapists attended at this year’s conference were Private Practice and Smart Education: Implementing SMART, Money Isn’t Everything: Entrepreneurial Ways to Increase Employee Engagement, Leadership: Cultivating Your Leaders of Tomorrow, Strategic Growth: Big Data, Cash Cows, and Mangy Dogs.
“This was the first time going to this conference that the content we heard fell in line with what we are doing at our clinics. That’s reassuring!” stated Mark Blackburn, PT, CEO, whose been going to these conferences for several years.

Whitney Hamilton, PT felt like she had gained insight from the conference on how to engage proper culture in the workplace. “[The conference] reiterated our direction as a company both from a culture and leadership/managing standpoint.” Whitney concluded.

Management also had an opportunity to learn more about each other from both a professional and personal standpoint away from the clinic setting. Staff looks forward to the 2019 PPS Conference held in Orlando, FL.

Making the Leap

In 2018, Weatherford Physical Therapy and Active Physical Therapy of Aledo made a leap to rebrand as Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy. Our staff thanks you from the bottom of our hearts.


Weatherford Physical Therapy has been a trusted source for Physical Therapy in Parker County since 1986. Over the years, Weatherford Physical Therapy has received awards and recognition in Best Physical Therapy and customer service. All due to the caring hearts and excellent care provided by long-time staff members, Tracy Ragle, PT and Betty Baldwin, PTA who have been with us since the very beginning.

In 2015, Whitney Hamilton, PT, DPT, OCS joined the team in Weatherford as a practiced Physical Therapist in the orthopedic setting. In early 2018, Hamilton ascended to the clinic manager position understanding that Weatherford Physical Therapy wanted to keep their roots as a hometown name for physical therapy, but also grow as a company who already had other locations under different names.

In mid-2017, the staff of Weatherford Physical Therapy along with owner, Mark Blackburn, PT, decided to rebrand under the name of Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy. Mark Blackburn, PT has been the owner of Weatherford Physical Therapy for over 15 years. This decision was made in order to better unify the sister locations and to better serve patients in years to come.
In early 2018, both Weatherford Physical Therapy and Active Physical Therapy of Aledo took the jump and began working towards the name and brand of Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy.
Thankfully, our local community in both Parker and East Parker Counties have been extremely supportive throughout this process. We thank you for continuing to be loyal customers during this year of remodels and name changes. Being voted Best Physical Therapy Clinic in Parker County for 2018 has been such a huge honor and blessing for us!

We promise to maintain the values, care, and professionalism, that you’ve loved for over 30 years. And we hope to have many more years providing innovative and specialized care to our local community.

Written By Janell Bierman, marketing

New Year, New Clinic

With a NEW year comes NEW beginnings for Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy (SRPT) with the opening of our fourth location in Hico, TX, March 2018.

Owner, Mark Blackburn, PT, DPT and partners Brandi Wood, PT, DPT and Derek Haney, PT, DPT look forward to expanding SRPT’s physical therapy services to the local rural areas.

"We have patients drive to physical therapy several days per week from over an hour away. We are excited to expand our service area and continue to provide hands-on and cost effective health care by our expert team,” Brandi explained. “With the opening of the Hico clinic in March 2018, we hope to decrease travel time and costs for patients in this area."

Physical therapy provides an affordable, non-invasive health care option for musculoskeletal problems including joint pain, sprains and strains, weakness, balance deficits, and post-surgical recovery. Our physical therapists specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation and sports injuries. A referral is required from a physician to receive physical therapy treatment. Upon referral, an evaluation is performed and an individualized plan is created to help a patient reach their goals and improve their quality of life.

The Hico clinic's Director of Clinical Services will be Brandi Wood, PT, DPT. Brandi, a graduate of Tarleton State University and Hardin Simmons University has been practicing physical therapy for five years, three of which have been with Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy. Initially, Brandi will be the sole practicing physical therapist at the Hico location with the help from technician and care coordinator Morgan Woolverton.

The next time you are in Hico, look for our new clinic located on Highway 6/281 (712 N. 2nd Street) and follow us on social media to remain informed about the upcoming opening.

Physical Therapists Boost Falls Prevention Programs as our Nation Quickly Ages

This year, one-third of all Americans 65 years old and older will experience a fall. Some will quickly brush off the dirt and go about their day, but others won't be so lucky. The physical therapy profession has long been involved in fall-prevention efforts, guiding our seniors to ambulate safely, maintain mobility longer, and be more independent.

Falls rank among the top burdens on our healthcare system—with $34 billion shelled out for fall-related injuries in 2013 alone—and threaten the health of our nation. Falls land a member of our nation's elderly population in the emergency department every 13 seconds, and every 20 minutes an older adult dies from fall-related trauma, reports a survey conducted by Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering.

Moderate to severe injuries incurred during a fall can lead to further health declines and loss of independence among our seniors. A team approach with a solid foundation of communication is crucial to adequately prepare for the steady stream of baby boomers crossing the 65-year-old threshold. As part of a medical team, PTs are trained to identify each patient's risk factors, provide education and preventive strategies, and address impairments. The biggest risk factors for a fall include balance/strength impairments, medication interactions, safety issues in the home and community, and visual impairments.

A new study published in The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in February 2016 titled "Exercise and Fall Prevention: Narrowing the Research-to-Practice Gap and Enhancing Integration of Clinical and Community Practice," reinforces the premise that falls are preventable with risk assessment and exercises that incorporate elements of balance, gait, and strength training. In fact, the study says, exercise has been shown to reduce the incidence of falls by up to 40%.

This could be music to the ears of U.S. adults who expressed concern in the Carnegie Mellon survey about an older parent falling, 54% of 1,900 participants to be exact. A PT exercise program to prevent falls among the elderly includes core strengthening, lower extremity resistance exercises and balance training.

The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study also reveals some of the evidence-to-practice challenges in addressing this global public health crisis. Falls and their associated healthcare costs can be reduced by better integrating research on exercise intervention into clinical practice and community programs, the study says.

As healthcare increasingly embraces prevention and wellness strategies, strong communication between physicians, physical therapists and other key stakeholders will help to capture our elders most at risk for falls. Education, risk assessment, evidence-based falls prevention classes in the community and skilled physical therapy interventions are the basis for a solid plan of attack.

About The Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

Founded in 1956, the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association champions the success of physical therapist-owned businesses. Our members are leaders and innovators in the health

Pain Profile Self-Assessment

Many Americans have severe pain that limits their mobility and quality of life. If you or someone you know is suffering from pain that is inhibiting their daily lives look into the pain profile worksheet below. We encourage you to log your symptoms, when you have pain, where the discomfort is located, and for how long you are dealing with the pain. After taking note of your symptoms for five days, take this to your physician or physical therapist for them to look this over and assess a quality treatment plan to get you back to a healthy, good quality life!

Pain Profile Self Assessment by Move Forward PT

Congratulations, Mark Blackburn, PT, DPT!

Evidence in Motion

Extending the Reach of Physical Therapy: Mark Blackburn, PT, DPT, owner of Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy (Stephenville, Weatherford, Aledo)

Stephenville, TX - September 11, 2017 - The Evidence In Motion (EIM) Institute of Health Professions would like to recognize Mark Blackburn, PT, DPT of Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy for completing the Executive Program in Practice Management with a Post Professional Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

EIM's Executive Program is an MBA-style, 12-month educational program for physical therapists that provides training in practice management and business administration. It is the first program of its kind within the physical therapy profession and is designed to enhance the business savvy and sophistication of private practice physical therapy by teaching evidence-based business. Physical therapists who complete the program gain industry specific knowledge and best practice solutions in the areas of strategy, leadership, human resources, marketing, finance, legal, and business development. The ultimate outcome of the program is designed to enhance the role of physical therapists in the delivery of cost effective health care.

"The greatest benefit of the Executive Program is the expanding community of practices that continue to collaborate and cross consult with each other well after the completion of the 12-month course," states Larry Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, EIM owner, and Executive Program Director. "We are very proud of these graduates who are now better equipped for the challenging environment. We are fortunate to have an ongoing strategic partnership with the Private Practice Section of the APTA which has broadened our reach of private physical therapy practices."

The curricula are modeled after many of the top executive MBA programs in the country, utilizing a combination of online didactic and collaborative educational experiences in a series of weekend intensive on-sites. Based on educational research, the hybrid model of online education and on-site intensives demonstrates a best-in-education approach. This is the exact approach that EIM was founded on and has successfully used to graduate over 500 physical therapists in its APTA Credentialed Residency and Fellowship Programs.

Mark has developed a strong knowledge of evidence-based business and best practices and has integrated this knowledge into Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy. Not only will Mark strengthen his practice to obtain competitive advantages in the market place, but he will also strengthen the private practice community as a whole. Mark also received a Post Professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the EIM Institute of Health Professions upon completion of the program by completing advanced coursework in Radiology, Medical Screening, Pharmacology and Evidence-based Practice.

With the added knowledge and experience Mark gained from completing EIM's Executive Doctorate Program, his practices will now provide physical therapy at a higher level to the Stephenville, Hico, Dublin, Weatherford, Aledo and surrounding communities.

For more information, visit www.evidenceinmotion.com or call 1-888-709-7096.

About Evidence In Motion:

Evidence In Motion (EIM) is an education and consultation company that exists to elevate the role of physical and occupational therapists in health care delivery by providing premier entry-level and post-professional education programs for rehabilitation professionals. They emphasize flexible educational offerings that feature the perfect blend of online and hands-on training from world-renowned educators with extensive experience in teaching, research, and business. EIM offers Continuing Education, Residency (Orthopaedic, Sports, Geriatric and Neurologic*), Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Post Professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Certificate training programs (Manual PT, Sports PT, Pain Science, Geriatric, Industrial Health, Pelvic Health, Balance and Falls, Cardiac Conditioning, Concussion Screening/Management, Athletic Performance, and Executive Program in Practice Management). For more information, please visit evidenceinmotion.com. You can also find EIM on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter, @EIMTeam.