Behind the Sports Medicine

Episode 1: "What Is Therex PT?" With Carl Gustafson, PT, LAT, ATC, CSCS Director Of Physical Therapy At Boston Children's Hospital Division Of Sports Medicine At The Micheli Center, Founder And CEO

In this episode, host Andrew Rizza interviews Carl Gustafson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-gustafson-7b1a4726/], a therapist and CEO of Therex PT [http://therexpt.com/]. They discuss Carl's journey in becoming a therapist, starting his own practice, and the challenges he faced along the way. They emphasize the importance of building relationships with physicians and marketing oneself as a therapist. Carl also shares insights on progressing patients and the need for continuous education and personal growth. The episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges and rewards of owning a business in the healthcare industry.  In this conversation, Carl discusses his experiences as a business owner in the physical therapy industry. He shares the challenges he faced with cash flow and the importance of having credit lines. Carl also talks about his decision to sell the company and move on to a new venture. The impact of COVID-19 on the industry is discussed, as well as the value of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Carl introduces his new online platform, Therex PT, which aims to make physical therapy more accessible and affordable. The potential expansion of Therex PT to high schools is also explored. Throughout the conversation, Carl expresses his satisfaction with his career and has no regrets.