Is the 60-Minute Model Broken?

We challenge the traditional outpatient PT model where patients see a therapist for 45-60 minutes, 2-3 times per week. We ask: does more one-on-one time with the PT actually equal better outcomes, or is it just the model we've inherited? We explore how other healthcare professions use their highest-trained providers for diagnosis and decision-making, then delegate execution to their team. We propose a different approach: focused 10-minute PT visits for assessment and progression, with PTAs, techs, exercise specialists, and remote monitoring handling the rest. The goal isn't calendar time with the DPT—it's less pain, more function, and faster return to life. We discuss how redesigning the model doesn't mean worse care, just different and more honest about what actually requires the PT.