Inside a Busy Friday: Podiatry Practice Tips That Work

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share insights from a busy Friday treating 34 patients while training my new nail tech, Margorie. From improving patient care workflows and managing nail fungus treatments to optimizing EPAT shockwave sessions, I break down the strategies I’m using to handle high patient volume effectively without compromising on quality care.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow I manage 34 patient appointments in a single dayEffective ways to train nail techs for better workflowBest practices for handling nail fungus treatments and samplesHow to optimize EPAT shockwave therapy for better resultsTools and strategies that improve clinic efficiencyWhy You Should ListenIf you're running a busy podiatry practice and looking for ways to streamline patient care, train staff effectively, and deliver better outcomes while handling high patient volume, this episode will give you actionable tips and strategies you can implement right away.Key Topics Covered[0:01] Managing a packed Friday with 34 patients[0:17] Training Margorie, the new nail tech, for better efficiency[0:44] Nail fungus treatments and taking accurate nail samples[1:12] Handling a fifth metatarsal fracture and cam boot application[1:33] Managing infection cases and follow-up care[1:40] Orthotics for offloading fifth metatarsal bursas[2:06] Using ultrasound to rule out infections effectively[2:21] Treating pediatric warts and removal techniques[2:48] Combining nail fungus treatment plans with orthotic scanning[3:00] EPAT shockwave therapy: shifting from three to six sessions[3:34] Training opportunities to delegate repetitive shockwave visits[3:42] Performing INDs for ingrown toenails and related care[3:48] Addressing Raynaud’s and chilblains with educational resources[4:00] Using video and YouTube shorts to enhance patient education👉 Listen now to learn practical tips for managing a high-volume podiatry clinic while improving efficiency, workflows, and patient outcomes!