Confluent Health

10/15/2025

Access to care should never depend on your ZIP code.

Through hybrid physical therapy, Confluent Health is expanding access to high-quality MSK care—combining the best of in-person and virtual visits to meet patients where they are.

Learn how innovation in PT delivery is breaking barriers to care this : https://confluenthealth.com/resources/breaking-barriers-how-hybrid-care-expands-access-to-physical-therapy/

10/14/2025

We’re proud to welcome to the Confluent Health family!

With six clinics across Kentucky, Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy brings more than two decades of excellence in personalized, patient-centered care.

By joining forces, they’ll continue operating under their trusted local name while gaining access to Confluent Health’s national network of resources, including:
✅ Advanced clinician education through
✅ Industry-leading safety and prevention through our Confluent Health Industrial Safety Solutions partner Fit For Work
✅ Career growth opportunities through the Confluent Health Scholars Program

10/14/2025

We’re proud to welcome Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy Lexington to the Confluent Health family!

With six clinics across Kentucky, Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy brings more than two decades of excellence in personalized, patient-centered care.

By joining forces, they’ll continue operating under their trusted local name while gaining access to Confluent Health’s national network of resources, including:
✅ Advanced clinician education through Evidence In Motion (EIM)
✅ Industry-leading safety and prevention through our Confluent Health Industrial Safety Solutions partner Fit For Work
✅ Career growth opportunities through the Confluent Health Scholars Program

Learn more: https://confluenthealth.com/resources/confluent-health-adds-commonwealth-hand-physical-therapy/

10/13/2025

Lower back pain shouldn’t be part of your everyday life. These 4 PT-approved exercises can help relieve stiffness, improve mobility, and keep you moving pain-free! Start your recovery here ⬇️

Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the United States. At any given point, 26% of adults in the U.S. have back pain. Back pain can range from an acute injury to a chronic issue that doesn’t seem to go away.  What is the Best Exercise for Back Pain?  Here’s the […]

10/07/2025

What an inspiring evening! Alongside our partners MOTION PT Group and Access Physical Therapy, we had an incredible turnout for our “Pain, Misunderstood” screening and networking event at the beautiful Tarrytown House Estate. Guests enjoyed a night of connection, conversation, and insight as we explored the bigger picture behind chronic pain through this powerful documentary.

The evening featured inspiring stories of resilience and a thought-provoking discussion with our expert panel:
▪️Andrew I. Gitkind, MD, Montefiore
▪️Meg Dietzel, Chief Marketing Officer, Confluent Health
▪️Justin Simone, PT, DPT, Multi-Site Director, MOTION PT Group
▪️Erik Plaia, PT, DPT, Area Director, ACCESS PT

We’re proud to be part of this movement to change the way pain is understood and treated.

10/02/2025

At Confluent Health, we believe pain should be understood—not misunderstood.

That’s why we’re proud to share that two of our leaders from Evidence In Motion (EIM), Dr. Adriaan Louw and Dr. Colleen Louw, recently joined the OUCH! Talking Pain with USASP podcast to discuss "Pain, Misunderstood," our powerful new documentary on the science, stories, and myths surrounding chronic pain.

Chronic pain impacts millions, yet it is too often misunderstood and oversimplified. "Pain, Misunderstood" challenges that narrative by amplifying patient voices, sharing expert insights, and reframing how we think about hurting and healing.

Listen to the episode and learn more about how Confluent Health is reshaping the future of pain care. 👇

At Confluent Health, we are committed to reshaping the way the world understands and treats pain. That’s why we’re proud to share that two of our leaders from Evidence In Motion (EIM) — Dr. Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, and Dr. Colleen Louw, PT, MEd, PhD — were recently featured on the latest episo...

10/01/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

To every physical therapist in our Confluent Health family and beyond: thank you for your relentless dedication, your compassion, and your expertise. You empower patients to heal, move, and thrive every day.

We are stronger, healthier, and better because of YOU. 💜

09/29/2025

Our leaders hit the road last week to visit our Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy family!

Last week, Confluent Health leaders — CEO Kristi Henderson, COO Mark Steiger, Chief Clinical Officer Stephen Clark, and John Waite, VP of Regional Operations/West Region — visited clinics in Biltmore, Uptown, Downtown, and North Central.

Special thanks to Ted Carter, Senior Regional Director, and the entire Foothills team for the warm welcome and for showing us the incredible care you deliver every day. You are a vital part of our national family of brands. Together, we’re stronger. 💪

09/25/2025

As part of our Compliance & Ethics Week 2025 Virtual Fall Festival, we’re celebrating team members who lead the way in compliance excellence!

👤 Kevin Weiner | El Paso Physical Therapy Services
Compliance Tip: “Establish clear guidelines for compliance and a clear reporting structure for questions and education, ensuring that support and guidance is readily available.”

09/24/2025

As part of our Compliance & Ethics Week 2025 Virtual Fall Festival, we’re celebrating team members who lead the way in compliance excellence!

👤 Ernie Sturzinger | ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists
Compliance Tip: “The right path can depend on the circumstance. I attempt to listen and understand the situation and then apply a practical, common sense, and reasonable approach to the decision. One of our values at ProActive & Confluent Health is ‘Do What’s Right’. I try to Do What’s Right each and every time I make a decision.”

09/24/2025

Parenting may be one of life’s most rewarding roles, but it’s also one of the most physically demanding. From long hours in carpool lines and work chairs to lifting toddlers in and out of car seats, it’s no wonder so many parents experience back pain.

The truth is, back pain for moms and dads often isn’t about a single “injury.” It’s about the accumulation of stressors:
✅ Endless sitting in static postures
✅ Repetitive and awkward lifting
✅ Nutritional shortcuts that fuel inflammation
✅ The ever-present weight of stress

In his latest blog, Dr. Alex Corbett of BreakThrough Physical Therapy breaks down what’s really behind parenting-related back pain and offers practical, physical therapy–based strategies—from simple movement breaks to stress management techniques—that help parents feel and function better.

Small, intentional changes can add up to a stronger back, fewer aches, and more energy to enjoy the moments that matter most.

Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the United States, affecting an estimated 65–80% of adults at some point in their lives. For parents, the familiarity can feel even higher. Between carpool lines, work demands, stressful evenings, and constantly lifting kids, it’s no surprise ...

09/23/2025

As part of our Compliance & Ethics Week 2025 Virtual Fall Festival, we’re celebrating team members who lead the way in compliance excellence!

👤 Julie Lombardo | Capitol Physical Therapy
Compliance Tip: “My strategy is simple: always come back to doing the right thing. In compliance, as in patient care, the details matter. I try to help others slow down, stay thorough, and finish the job with excellence. If you keep the core value, ‘Do What’s Right’ at the front and center, you’ll always find your way through the maze.”