Hello again! This is Daniel from CSMi and I wanted to give a quick update on how my experience is going opening a new clinic. If you recall, last month I posted about finding the right clinic space. This month I want to talk about the next big step (and a fun one), buying equipment for the clinic.
The first item I needed was a HUMAC NORM Isokinetic System. As Isokinetics is going to be my practice niche, this was a no-brainer one. I decided to go with a refurbished unit to help with the costs as these machine as made to last and with the upgraded computer system, it was a perfect fit for my first machine.
Next, I needed clinical and gym equipment! Over the last 5 years I’ve acquired some equipment such as a refurbished Shuttle MVP PRO, Smart Cuffs BFR System, Blazepods, Vald Force Decks, NecksLevel, a portable rehab table, stability trainers, exercise bands, and agility/overspeed training equipment. I also had some equipment such as a low-level light therapy, combo estim/US units, and lumbar/cervical home traction units donated to me from a previous employer.
I still needed to purchase another rehab table, all the traditional clinic items, a treadmill, recumbent cycle, a power cage, functional cable system, and barbell, dumbbell, kettlebells, and medicine balls heavy enough to rehab high level athletes all the way back to sports.
On top of that I needed all the standard items needed for a general office including a desk and chair, bookshelves, filing cabinets, waiting room chairs, an office couch for when my kids are home sick from school, a refrigerator, and break room furniture.
Luckily, I’m undertaking this transition at a good time of the year as I was able to take advantage of black Friday deals and I bought as many furniture items used I as could. I tried to find the best prices for everything else. All in all, the clinic is coming together and it’s an exciting big step. Next month I want to come back and tell you about the next big step which is marketing to local clinics, sports clubs, and docs.
Daniel Bodkin PT, DPT, ATC
ProActive Athletic Performance
Proactiveathleticperformance.com
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