The 60% Completion Rate That Changed Physical Therapy

Is virtual PT legit? Can tech actually improve outcomes in physical therapy? Ryan Eder says yes—and he brought the data.

In this episode of PT Pintcast, host Jimmy McKay sits down with Ryan Eder, founder of Lane of Health, to unpack how virtual physical therapy is increasing access, reducing cost, and still delivering top-tier outcomes. They tackle the real metrics that matter, how to pass the "eyebrow test" with health system leaders, and what PT students need to know about the changing landscape of care delivery.

👀 Spoiler: 60% completion rates. 68% pain reduction. $450 per episode of care. Yeah... you'll want to hear this.

📍 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro
02:12 - What Lane of Health actually does
06:30 - The “eyebrow test” in healthcare data
08:45 - Virtual PT engagement vs traditional PT
12:00 - Metrics that matter: Completion, pain, cost
15:50 - Talking to payers & health systems
19:45 - Message to PT students about the future
24:00 - The Access Challenge Game
27:00 - AI, robotics, and what’s next
29:00 - Parting Shot: “Stop protecting the past…”