Why Physical Therapy Is Stuck in the 1990s

Most of healthcare runs on standardized data. Labs. Imaging. Bloodwork. Metrics.

But in physical therapy? We still say things like “looks better” and “tolerance improved.”

In this episode, Jimmy talks with Chanha Hwang, PT, co-founder of Moviq Health, about why physical therapy needs standardized diagnostic infrastructure for human movement — and what changes when clinics stop guessing and start measuring.

They discuss:

Why up to 70% of patients self-discharge

The credibility gap in PT

The difference between AI video analysis and medical-grade biomechanics labs

How objective data increased plan-of-care completion from 51% to 68%

Why raising the “floor” of the profession matters more than raising the ceiling

If you’re a clinic owner or physical therapist who wants stronger patient buy-in, clearer documentation, and defensible outcomes, this conversation is for you.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why PT Lacks Metrics
03:40 – The Credibility Gap
08:55 – The Biomechanics Lab Model
16:02 – Why Standardization Matters
23:05 – AI vs Clinical Testing
29:03 – Raise The Floor