🚨 Hinge Health is going public.
And physical therapists should be paying attention.
In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy, Tony Maritato, and Dave Kittle break down Hinge Health’s S-1 filing, what it says (and doesn’t say) about physical therapy, and what it signals about the future of rehab delivery.
Is digital PT a threat?
Is reimbursement ever going back up?
Is the traditional outpatient clinic model sustainable?
This episode dives into:
The real risks listed in Hinge Health’s IPO filing
Why reimbursement likely won’t rebound
Cash-based vs hybrid models
Value-based care and advanced primary care
Direct-to-employer opportunities
Whether digital MSK companies will survive long-term
If you’re a clinic owner, rehab entrepreneur, or PT wondering where the profession is headed — this conversation matters.
⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Hinge Health IPO Explained
07:18 – Digital PT Vs In-Person Care
18:42 – Reimbursement Reality Check
32:10 – The Future Of PT Models
46:55 – Value-Based Care Discussion
58:30 – Final Predictions
