{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Objective Data, Better Outcomes: How VALD is Elevating PT Standards","description":"Can physical therapy evolve without data? In this deep-dive conversation, clinical leaders from Prehab and Vald come together to explore how technology and objective data are reshaping rehab and performance \u2014 and why so many clinicians are still stuck in outdated methods. From the first handheld dynamometer purchase to building global tools that elevate care, this episode uncovers the real-world frustrations, breakthroughs, and opportunities in modern physical therapy.   Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a PT student, you'll walk away with insights that challenge how we think about clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and proving value in a changing healthcare landscape.   In this episode, we discuss Why \u201ctrusting the process\u201d isn\u2019t enough \u2014 and how to prove your value with data The hidden cost of not measuring outcomes in rehab What it takes to get clinic buy-in on tech (even if you're the only one using it) How tools like force plates and handheld dynamometers are being used across the rehab continuum Why the future of PT demands better systems, not just better clinicians   Subscribe for more episodes on performance rehab, clinical innovation, and technology that moves the field forward. #physicaltherapy #rehabtech #clinicaltools #prehab #sportsperformance Looking for more programming? Check out all of our content on the Prehab App: https:\/\/theprehabguys.com\/membership Timestamps 00:00:00 \u2014 Intro: Why Objective Data Is the Future of Physical Therapy 00:01:45 \u2014 Introduction & Early Career Reflections 00:07:55 \u2014 Research and Validation of Clinical Testing Tools 00:11:10 \u2014 Orthopedic Residency: Building Clinical Expertise 00:17:46 \u2014 Challenges in Adopting New Technology in PT 00:22:18 \u2014 Why Data + Objective Testing Improves Patient Outcomes 00:29:35 \u2014 How VALD Came Into the Picture: Technology Meets Rehab 00:34:45 \u2014 Subscription Plans & Ongoing Customer Support 00:38:45 \u2014 PT-driven Products\/Team 00:44:51 \u2014 Data\u2019s Role in Enhancing Patient Engagement and Care 00:49:35 \u2014 The Future of Physical Therapy Is Data-Driven 00:57:10 \u2014 Building a Team That Drives Innovation 01:02:25 \u2014 Final Takeaways: Start Using Better Data Now ","author_name":"The Prehab Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theprehabguys.com","html":"