Band Connect, Inc.

During this Thanksgiving week, we at Band Connect, Inc. want to extend our thanks and appreciation to all of our clinicians, surgeons, advisors, collaborators, partners and supporters. In particular, we would like to acknowledge 1819 Innovation Hub UC Venture Lab University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning Entrepreneurs' Center JumpStart Inc. JumpStart Ventures UC Health Cedars-Sinai Complete Care Centers University Hospitals Alloy Development Co. Simbex GrowthX #IPO FYELABS and many, many more - all of whom have contributed in our growth and advancements over the past year. Thank you #BandConnectCommunity! To every member of the Band Connect #community, your input and feedback as we continue to grow are incredibly important, and we look forward to a strong future with you!

I recently came across the Clinical Practice Guideline for Telerehabilitation published by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). A very comprehensive effort outlining recommendations with supporting literature review led by a volunteer group of physical therapists, physiotherapists, amongst others. As the name suggests, the goal is to offer documented approaches to telerehabilitation in PT practice.? ? No surprise, the literature supports the orientation of limited diagnostic accuracy with telerehabilitation when compared to in-person or in-clinic assessment. This will undoubtedly change over time with the availability of new evidence-based methodologies and supporting tools.? ? What isn’t covered is the notion of #hybridtherapy, which leverages the best aspects of in-clinic therapy for advanced patient management when in a remote setting. Band Connect, Inc. is leading the way in developing the foundational clinical evidence of the value of this hybrid modality allowing clinics and clinicians to build towards a new normal that optimizes the best of in-clinic and remote rehab. Expect more on this through our soon to be published clinical research. https://lnkd.in/gee6X4Cv #innovation #hybridtherapy #healthtech #medtech #hybridPT #evidencebased

Last week, I had the great opportunity to attend the PT Roundtable discussion led by Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD and Marla Ranieri, DPT, OCS of Prediction Health and PromptEHR on the pressing issue of PT Burnout. The panelists: Kallie Slette, Nick Nordtvedt, PT, DPT, CIMT, Cert MDT, and Ben Carlson – offered an in-depth perspective on the most current issues related to burnout facing the field right now. I am excited to share my major takeaways from this event; they are as follows: 1. PTs encounter many barriers to therapeutic alliance: Whether it be time pressures from increasing administrative duties and required documentation or the general reported experience of a lack of control, PTs face a combination of mental (bandwidth and attention) and physical (time for all daily activities) obstacles to connecting with and engaging their patients. 2. Communicating regarding reimbursement practices is difficult for administrators: For clinical leaders, discussing proper reimbursement documentation and coding can be tricky for administrators. It is important to ensure that PTs are entering the correct codes for billing, especially with declining reimbursements across the board.?However, if this information is shared in a way that frames PT behavior as improper, it is likely to backfire. Rather, it is crucial to explain the necessity of proper coding as a team initiative that does not fall solely on PTs. 3. Burnout solutions exist! They just need to be utilized: First and foremost, clinic leaders need to be checking in on their clinicians. This can be as simple as a 5-minute exercise like mountain/valley/bridge or direct, brief one-to-one touchpoints. It is additionally important to encourage PTs to focus on building qualitative time with their patients for their appointments. In addition, creating opportunities for comparative and trackable feedback provides added value as well. Beyond this, seeking out technological solutions that reduce the time required for documentation and ease of patient updating is crucial in reducing time-centric burnout. Solving PT Burnout is not a one-stop shop or permanent solution fix and requires a multi-faceted approach due to the many layers of burnout, but it is addressable, as the panelists thoughtfully described. I am grateful to have attended this event and to continue to learn about the evolving nature of physical therapy. Once again, thank you to all of the panelists involved! #hybridtherapy #rehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy #BandConnect

We have a winner – Band Connect, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Karen Krause has won our raffle from #ACRM2024! Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the conference and took the opportunity to learn about how Band Connect is shaping the future of #hybridtherapy. #rehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy #medtech #MSK #musculoskeletal #BandConnect

I just wrapped up an incredible week at #ACRM2024, where I not only learned a lot through sessions and forums but also had the opportunity to connect with a wide range of practitioners, researchers, and experts—all united by a shared passion for advancing rehabilitation therapy. Many themes revolved around advancements on existing ideas, yet it was incredibly refreshing to see exciting progress in new therapy concepts, backed by robust and growing clinical evidence. In my post below, I’ve summarized my 5 Key Takeaways from #ACRM2024. (https://lnkd.in/gi_4pNnn) I hope these insights resonate and spark ideas on how we can continue to innovate and support patients on their rehabilitation journeys. Excited to keep these conversations going! Band Connect, Inc. ACRM | American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine #ACRM2024 #HybridTherapy #Telerehabilitation #RehabilitationTherapy #PhysicalTherapy #Innovation #BandConnect #Startup

Today’s the Day! Join us at 6:00 PM today at the ACRM | American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine as Abby McInturf, Co-Founder of Band Connect, Inc., presents clinical trial data from Bon Secours Mercy Health and UC Health, showcasing how our platform is pushing the boundaries of post-surgical rehabilitation and improving patient outcomes. ??? Presentation: “Empowering Recovery: Patient-reported Outcomes of a New Hybrid Telerehabilitation Platform for Post-Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Rotator Cuff Repair Therapy" Co-Authors: Michael Piscitello, PT, OCS, Jacob Garland, PT, DPT, OCS, Paul McMillan, MD, Logan Lake, BS, Julie Jasontek, PT, MHS, Abby McInturf, BS, Rohit Nayak, Michael Kloby, MS, Jennifer Riccobene, BA, Samer Hasan, MD, PhD, and Brian Grawe, MD ?? Time: 6:00 PM ?? Date: Saturday, November 2nd ??Location: EXPO Hall Station 10 Looking forward to seeing you there! #ACRM2024 #PhysicalTherapy #MedTech #HealthTech #Telerehabilitation

#ACRM2024 is here! Don’t forget to stop by Booth # 419 at the ACRM | American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine for live demos and to learn more about how Band Connect, Inc. is transforming physical therapy with hybrid care and real-time patient data.

We’re excited to meet everyone at the ACRM | American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine this week! Whether you're interested in how technology is reshaping post-surgery rehab or looking for the latest in hybrid telerehabilitation, Band Connect, Inc. has a lot to share! Here’s where you can find us: ?? Booth #419 – Stop by for live demos and to chat with our team about how our platform helps increase therapy adherence by over 200% and improve patient outcomes. ?? Saturday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM @ Station 10 in EXPO Hall – Don’t miss Abby McInturf’s presentation discussing the real-world data from our clinical trials with Bon Secours Mercy Health and UC Health. Looking forward to connecting with industry leaders and innovators! #research #rehabilitation #healthtech #physicaltherapy #medtech #healthtech #hybridtherapy #ACRM2024 #MSK #musculoskeletal #BandConnect 1819 Innovation Hub, UC Venture Lab?

We are thrilled to announce that Abby McInturf will be presenting at the 2024 ACRM | American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference! ?? Her presentation, titled "Empowering Recovery: Patient-reported Outcomes of a New Hybrid Telerehabilitation Platform for Post-TSA and RCR Therapy," will feature Band Connect, Inc.’s clinical trial data from Bon Secours Mercy Health and UC Health and share how our platform is changing the future of rehabilitation with real-time patient data and innovative hybrid care. We’re very grateful to the co-authors for their contributions to this research: Michael Piscitello, PT, OCS, Jacob Garland, PT, DPT, OCS, Paul McMillan, MD, Logan Lake, BS, Julie Jasontek, PT, MHS, Abby McInturf, BS, Rohit Nayak, Michael Kloby, MS, Jennifer Riccobene, BA, Samer Hasan, MD, PhD, and Brian Grawe, MD. ??? Presentation Details: EXPO Hall ?? Time: 6:00 PM ?? Date: Saturday, November 2nd ?? Location: Posterland Station 10 Looking forward to connecting with fellow innovators and healthcare professionals at #ACRM2024! #research #rehabilitation #healthtech #physicaltherapy #medtech #healthtech #hybridtherapy #ACRM2024 #MSK #musculoskeletal #BandConnect 1819 Innovation Hub, UC Venture Lab

Did you know that, based on current clinical trends in physical therapy, approximately 12% of scheduled patient visits result in no-shows? This represents a significant revenue loss for PT clinics. But we have great news! At Band Connect our #hybridtherapy model has led to a no-show rate of less than 2% for clinics. Reach out to learn how we can help improve attendance and outcomes at your clinic today! #innovation #Cincinnati #healthtech #research #rehabilitation #healthtech #physicaltherapy #medtech #healthtech #hybridtherapy #MSK #musculoskeletal #BandConnect 1819 Innovation Hub UC Venture Lab