Green Clinic Tips
3 Reasons Why You Should Leave Shoes Off the Treatment Table
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that germs are literally everywhere…and we mean everywhere. And the bottoms of shoes are no exception. In fact, the University of Arizona discovered that there were about 421,000 different units of bacteria and germs on the soles of shoes. That’s not even the grossest part! These germs and bacteria are often…
Read MoreHow to Make an Easy Compost For Your Physical Therapy Clinic
The annual value of food wasted globally is $1 trillion dollars and weighs about 1.3 billion tonnes. Food waste is so vast that if it were a country it would be considered the 3rd largest in the world. By buying local, planting your own veggies and herbs, and avoiding purchasing more than you can eat…
Read More5 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Your Physical Therapy Practice
Sustainability may be a hot buzzword these days but it’s anything but a trend. In fact, since the 1950s, 8.3 billion metric tons of single-use plastics have been created and thrown away; half of which have been created within the last 15 years. But it’s not just single-use plastics that are changing things for the…
Read More5 Ways to Be Eco-Friendly This Summer
With scorching temps it’s easy to forget about everything except staying cool. However, this summer it’s so important to be conscious about living, working, and playing in and eco-friendly way. If you’re not sure where to start on your green journey, we’ve got our five favorite ways we like to be eco-friendly in the summer…
Read More4 Ways to Reduce Water Usage at Work
Your home isn’t the only place to consider reducing your water usage. Your PT office is the perfect place to reevaluate how you, your clinicians and staff are using water. From leaving the faucets running to watering at the wrong times during the day, we’ve collected our favorite ways to shift how you use water.…
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