Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

What Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy does

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (OSPTKY) is a private, therapist-founded outpatient physical therapy practice operating 7 clinic locations across central Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington/Hamburg, Danville, Stanford, Richmond, Versailles, and Nicholasville). Founded in 2010 by Jim Rothbauer and co-founded by Bradley Wheeldon, the practice delivers manual therapy, orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, spine care, and an extensive menu of specialty services including dry needling, ASTYM, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, post-COVID therapy, LSVT for Parkinson's, blood flow restriction, and virtual reality therapy. OSPTKY also operates the PTNow mobile application for patient communication and home exercise program management.

The company is a member of the Confluent Health national PT/musculoskeletal network, which provides back-office infrastructure, education through Evidence In Motion (EIM), and residency pathways supporting its board-certified clinician base. Growth to date has come primarily through tuck-in partnerships with therapist-owned practices, including Performance Physical Therapy (merged 2013), Danville Physical Therapy (July 2022), and Versailles Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic (June 2023).

Revenue is generated predominantly through insurance-based fee-for-service billing to a broad payer mix (Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Tricare, plus workers' comp carriers Keyrisk, Liberty Mutual, MedRisk, Sedgwick), supplemented by self-pay revenue with CareCredit financing for HDHP patients. Patient acquisition combines direct-to-consumer marketing, physician referrals, and digital channels including Google reviews and social media. With 31 clinical staff across 7 locations and no disclosed financial figures, OSPTKY operates as a mid-sized regional PT platform within the Confluent Health portfolio.

Name

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Legal name

Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Website

https://osptky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (OSPTKY) is a private, therapist-founded outpatient PT practice operating 7 clinics across central Kentucky, delivering orthopedic, sports, spine, and specialty rehabilitation services as a member of the Confluent Health national network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Outpatient physical therapy
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Sports physical therapy
• Manual therapy services
• Spine care treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeffersonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Based Physical Therapy Services: Primary revenue stream from physical therapy services billed to insurance. Company verifies patient benefits, collects copays, and submits claims to insurance carriers. Works with majority of insurance carriers including major providers like Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and government plans like Tricare.
2. Self-Pay and Out-of-Pocket Services: Revenue from patients without insurance coverage or with high deductible plans. Offers payment plans through CareCredit and accepts HSA/FSA payments.
3. Workers Compensation Services: Physical therapy services covered under workers compensation claims, partnering with carriers like Keyrisk, Liberty Mutual, MedRisk, and Sedgwick.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (OSPTKY) operates a network of outpatient physical therapy clinics across Kentucky delivering hands-on manual therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, spine care, and specialty treatments including dry needling, vestibular rehabilitation, pelvic health, and post-COVID therapy. The company provides personalized 1-on-1 care through board-certified therapists and supports treatment with a patient-facing mobile app for exercise tracking and communication.

Product overview

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (OSPTKY) is a physical therapy practice offering a comprehensive range of orthopedic and sports medicine services across 7 locations in Kentucky. The practice provides core therapeutic services including Manual Physical Therapy, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Sports Physical Therapy, and Spine Care, along with specialty treatments such as Dry Needling, Chronic Pain Management, Vestibular Imbalance Treatment, Pelvic Health, Post-COVID Therapy, Hivamat Therapy, Blood Flow Restriction, Virtual Reality Therapy, and LSVT. Their service portfolio also includes performance programs like PPT Sports Performance and the Run DNA Program. The practice also offers a patient-facing mobile application called PTNow for appointment management and exercise tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performance Physical Therapy: A physical therapy clinic in Nicholasville, KY that is part of the Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy network.

Products and services

• Manual Physical Therapy Hands-on therapy service including mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and muscle stretching to decrease pain and improve range-of-motion and flexibility. Offered to patients with musculoskeletal pain and movement limitations.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization Manual therapy using hands-on techniques on muscles, ligaments and fascia to break adhesions and optimize muscle function. Targets patients with soft tissue dysfunction.
• Sports Physical Therapy Comprehensive sports medicine treatment and prevention of sports injuries, including pre-participation screening, sports-specific training, and manual therapy. Offered to professional and amateur athletes.
• Spine Care Non-surgical treatment of spine injuries using hands-on physical therapy and supervised, targeted exercise for acute and chronic back and neck pain. Targets patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and related conditions.
• Neck Pain Treatment Physical therapy treatments to decrease neck pain and restore motion, including manual therapy, exercises, and mobilization techniques. Targets patients with neck pain and cervical conditions.
• Dry Needling Specialty treatment technique using thin needles to release trigger points and relieve muscle pain. Targets patients with myofascial pain and trigger point dysfunction.
• Chronic Pain Management Comprehensive physical therapy approach to managing chronic pain conditions. Targets patients with persistent musculoskeletal pain conditions.
• Injury Prevention Programs designed to minimize injury occurrence through assessment, education, and targeted interventions. Targets athletes and active individuals.
• Vestibular Imbalance Treatment Treatment for balance disorders and dizziness including vestibular rehabilitation techniques. Targets patients with vertigo and balance dysfunction.
• TMJ Disorder Treatment Physical therapy interventions for temporomandibular joint disorders and jaw pain. Targets patients with TMJ dysfunction.
• Pelvic Health Specialized treatment for pelvic floor conditions including pelvic pain and incontinence. Targets patients requiring pelvic floor rehabilitation.
• Post-COVID Therapy Rehabilitation services for patients recovering from COVID-19 related conditions. Targets post-COVID patients needing physical therapy.
• Headache Treatment Physical therapy interventions for tension headaches and migraines, addressing underlying musculoskeletal causes. Targets patients with chronic headaches.
• PPT Sports Performance Athletic performance enhancement program designed to improve sports-specific skills and prevent injuries. Targets athletes seeking performance gains.
• PTNow Mobile App Free patient engagement mobile application enabling chat with physical therapists, appointment reminders, and at-home exercise tracking. Supports patients in their treatment journey.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early physical therapy intervention for back pain can reduce healthcare costs by 50% - patients who receive immediate PT spend $3,000/year vs $6,000/year for those who delay care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Versailles Physical Therapy and Hand ClinicmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2023Partnership with therapist-owned Versailles Physical Therapy and Hand Clinic expanded OSPTKY's footprint in Kentucky. The partnership enhanced care for Kentucky patients by adding the Versailles location to the network.
• Danville Physical TherapymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2022Partnership with Danville Physical Therapy (Danville PT), a private and therapist-owned practice, expanded OSPTKY's presence in Boyle County, Kentucky.
• Confluent HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSPTKY is a member of the Confluent Health family, a leading national provider of physical therapy and musculoskeletal health services. Confluent Health provides support including professional development programs, residency opportunities, student loan matching, and access to Evidence In Motion (EIM) education programs.
• SharecaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationOSPTKY partnered with Sharecare to fulfill medical records requests through their submission portal. Patients can request records online through Sharecare's platform.
• CareCreditsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CareCredit to offer flexible payment plans for patients. CareCredit provides financing options for co-payments, deductibles, and treatments not covered by insurance.
• ProRehabsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProRehab is listed as a partner organization under the same parent company/brand umbrella as OSPTKY.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Ivy Rehab Network: Fast-growing multi-state PT and pediatric therapy network with an active partnership/clinic-acquisition model similar to OSPTKY's roll-up approach. Comparable as a like-kind platform competitor pursuing regional density via therapist-partner acquisitions.
• BenchMark Physical Therapy: Southeast-focused PT operator acquired by Upstream Rehabilitation with an orthopedic and manual-therapy emphasis overlapping OSPTKY's spine, sports, and post-op service lines. Comparable as a regional roll-up competitor pursuing similar therapist-partnership growth.
• Athletico Physical Therapy: Midwest-anchored PT chain with orthopedic, sports, and workers' comp services mirroring OSPTKY's core offering. Comparable on specialty modalities and employer-direct contracting, and a relevant benchmark for clinic-level operating economics.

Regional players

• Drayer Physical Therapy Institute: Founded by the same executive who later founded OSPTKY (Jim Rothbauer served as Regional VP of Kentucky Operations). Now operates as part of Upstream Rehabilitation and competes in overlapping Kentucky and Mid-Atlantic markets with a comparable orthopedic and sports PT service line.
• Pivot Physical Therapy: East Coast-focused outpatient PT operator offering orthopedic, sports, and workers' comp services — directly mirroring OSPTKY's core service portfolio. Useful as a benchmark for the therapist-partnership economics and clinic-acquisition playbook OSPTKY is executing.
• Results Physiotherapy: Southeast-anchored PT chain (part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family) specializing in manual therapy and orthopedic outcomes. Comparable to OSPTKY on the manual-therapy-led clinical model and outcome-driven differentiation messaging.

Broad incumbents

• Select Medical: National outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy operator (parent of Concentra and Select Physical Therapy). Competes broadly with OSPTKY's orthopedic and sports PT service line and has the scale to negotiate payer contracts and pursue employer contracts OSPTKY cannot access alone.
• U.S. Physical Therapy: Public company operating ~600+ clinic locations across the U.S. through partnerships with physical therapists. A relevant comparable for clinic-economics and partnership/M&A model benchmarking given OSPTKY's therapist-ownership-with-management-services structure under Confluent Health.
• ATI Physical Therapy: One of the largest national PT chains operating hundreds of clinics across the U.S., with established presence in Kentucky. Directly competes with OSPTKY in the Louisville/Lexington metros on orthopedic, sports, and workers' comp PT — but at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• ProRehab: Listed as a partner organization under the same Confluent Health umbrella as OSPTKY. Operates physical therapy clinics in Kentucky and adjacent markets with a similar orthopedic and sports therapy service mix, making it the most direct comparable for benchmarking and potential cannibalization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OSPTKY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orthopedic-sports-physical-therapy
• Instagraminstagram.com/osptky
• Xx.com/osptky

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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