PRN Acquires Rio Rancho Physical Therapy to Expand Rehabilitation Services Through Physical Therapy

On November 1, 2019, VCBeat (WeChat ID: vcbeat) learned from foreign media reports that Physical Rehabilitation Network (PRN) announced the acquisition of the physical therapy clinic Rio Rancho Physical Therapy (Rio Rancho PT). This acquisition will further promote the development of the rehabilitation therapy sector.

Rio Rancho PT, established in 1996 and headquartered in Albuquerque, United States, is a physical therapy clinic. The clinic is committed to creating a professional environment that provides patients with personalized and comprehensive rehabilitation treatment services. The Rio Rancho PT rehabilitation team primarily offers sensory integration (DSI) functional assessments, soft tissue mobilization, neurological rehabilitation, and conventional physical therapy.

Physical therapy is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological treatment modality and a common approach in rehabilitation medicine. This therapy utilizes physical agents such as sound, light, cold, heat, electricity, and mechanical force to primarily treat local or systemic functional impairments, thereby helping patients restore their health.

Physical therapy is applicable to conditions affecting the nervous system, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, and cardiopulmonary function. This therapeutic approach can be categorized into two main types: one primarily utilizes functional training and manual techniques, known as therapeutic exercise or kinesiotherapy; the other is based on various physical agents and is referred to as physiotherapy.

Common methods of physical therapy include therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities, and manual therapy. Therapeutic exercise constitutes the core component of physical therapy, encompassing techniques such as muscle stretching, balance and coordination training, and cardiopulmonary function enhancement. This modality plays a crucial role in the recovery and reconstruction of bodily functions. Physical agent modalities utilize physical factors to regulate human physiological mechanisms, thereby achieving disease prevention and treatment objectives. Manual therapy includes joint mobilization techniques, as well as traditional massage and Tui Na techniques.

PRN, established in 1991 and headquartered in California, USA, is a private physical therapy organization. The company collaborates with numerous industry peers and is recognized as a leading rehabilitation provider in the western United States. Currently, PRN operates more than 125 locations nationwide and runs five rehabilitation clinics under the name Armada Physical Therapy in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Los Lunas.

PRN CEO Ajay Gupta stated, “We are pleased to complete this transaction. PRN will continue to support Rio Rancho PT in its efforts to build a strong reputation in the healthcare sector. Through this acquisition, we aim to deliver high-quality services to more communities in Albuquerque to meet the growing demand for medical care.”

“PRN has been committed to enhancing the quality of physical therapy services and is a trusted partner. This acquisition will provide strong support for the Rio Rancho PT team, bringing greater benefits to more patients,” said Jan Hogstrom, Founder and CEO of Rio Rancho PT.

(Compiled by Xu Xiaoxue)