Why this practice added shockwave
Kevin runs Health-Fit Chiropractic & Sports Recovery, a sports injury practice that has been using shockwave for 3 years. We asked what changed, both clinically and on the balance sheet.
The interview
Q01
How long until you saw ROI?
We purchased our shockwave in April 2024, and by June 2024 we started to see a positive ROI. It would have been sooner, but we had also onboarded a new chiropractor and had to focus a bit more on that in May 2024. It was fast.
Q02
What areas do you use shockwave in most?
As a predominantly sports-injury clinic, we see many extremity injuries. Shockwave in our clinic has been used mostly on the shoulder, foot/ankle, and knee. We do use it for spine-related issues, but the majority of cases have been extremities.
Q03
How did shockwave impact your patient’s care?
We had some clinical holes in treating conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, overuse knee pain, and elbow injuries. Shockwave has filled those clinical gaps, and HIT has accelerated our results in many other conditions where we also use chiropractic and Active Release Techniques. The clinical confidence we now have when using shockwave has been a huge positive and relief in my 21 years of practice.
Q04
How did shockwave impact your business/practice?
We keep detailed tracking of our shockwave patients’ outcomes and the financials associated with them. It is a considerable investment, and we wanted to track the ROI. The great news is that it has increased not only our clinic’s revenue but also our profit and profit margin. Much of healthcare is commoditized, and shockwave not only delivers great results that spur more referrals but also has a very healthy profit margin.
Q05
What Kinas Medical resources did you use?
We utilized the entire Kinas suite of offerings — its marketing materials, resources, and client portal. We have also been to the Academy of Shockwave Excellence to get even better with our application.
Q06
Would you recommend Kinas Medical to a colleague?
I have recommended Kinas Medical to many colleagues because I want them not only to get the best equipment and the latest technology, but also to receive the best support system, clinical and business training, and service in the industry.
What Systems They Run
The systems in use at Health-Fit Chiropractic & Sports Recovery today:
- Radial Shockwave