Physical Therapy Compliance Crisis: What's Really Happening

Private practice physical therapy owners and clinicians: why do patients quit PT—even when doctors refer them? If you’re frustrated by drop-offs, incomplete plans of care, or rising deductibles killing compliance, this episode breaks it down.

Dave Kittle and Tony Maritato dig into new physician perception data and unpack what actually stops patients from showing up: time, cost, confusion, and lack of emotional buy-in. More importantly, they share how to fix it—starting with your first phone call and evaluation.

If you want better plan-of-care completion, stronger patient satisfaction, and fewer no-shows, this one matters.

00:00 – Fitness And Routines
02:18 – Physician Referral Data
08:40 – Time Commitment Reality
15:05 – Building Emotional Buy-In
22:10 – Confidence And Social Proof
28:30 – Satisfaction Over Technique