Managing Shockwave Therapy & Growing a Podiatry Practice

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share updates from my shortened clinic day as I balance caring for my father while growing the practice. You’ll hear how I manage patients undergoing shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain, handle billing challenges, and set treatment expectations. I also discuss the struggles with Lunula therapy, practical ways to improve patient outcomes, and ideas for using “practice boot camps” to drive growth.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow I manage bilateral shockwave therapy and billingWhy setting patient expectations boosts treatment outcomesPractical ways to integrate treatment sheets into visitsMy honest thoughts on Lunula vs terbinafine effectivenessHow “practice boot camps” could help grow your clinicWhy You Should ListenLearn actionable strategies for managing shockwave therapy, increasing patient satisfaction, and building accountability in your practice. Whether you’re scaling patient care or looking for growth tactics, this episode shares real-world insights to help you reach the million-dollar mark.Key Topics Covered[0:01] Balancing caregiving and growing a podiatry practice[0:24] Treating plantar fasciitis with shockwave therapy[1:03] Diabetic foot exam and neuropathy treatment options[1:22] Using treatment sheets during final shockwave sessions[1:37] Nail I&D and managing neuropathy-related concerns[1:52] Why I guide patients away from Lunula therapy[3:00] Struggles and questions around Lunula effectiveness[3:37] Managing ingrown toenails and matrixectomies[3:59] Shockwave success for Achilles tendon recovery[4:44] Treating retronychia in younger patients[5:07] High patient satisfaction after six shockwave sessions[7:09] Hiring Al to manage newsletters and content[8:19] Exploring “practice boot camps” for clinic growth👉 Tune in to learn how optimizing shockwave therapy, improving patient education, and introducing innovative practice strategies can help you scale your podiatry clinic efficiently.