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Acute traumas: £25–30, $25–35, and €15–25 People comply more when they feel that they are
Sprains, strains, fractures, roadside accidents, and getting a discount. Since LT is most often not a one-
other acute traumas can be treated immediately with and-done modality, you may want to offer a bundle dis-
LT (once stabilized) to decrease inflammation and pain. count, generally 15–20% or a “buy five and get the sixth
The treatment protocol depends on the severity of the free.” For more long-term treatments, you can bundle
trauma, tissues involved, etc., but often 3–6 treatments in 10 or 12 visits. This will increase compliance with the
will be enough and can make a big difference. treatments, and has two further advantages: 1) payment
upfront and 2) you are more likely to get to see that
Chronic pain conditions: £25–30, $25–35, and patient for the full treatment prescription and so your
€15–30 predicted efficacy will be higher. Also, every time your
The price range is wide, since it does not take the same clients see you, you have the opportunity to solidify
amount of time to treat the tarsus of a Poodle as the your relationship with them, find out more about the
spine, hips, and knees of a Labrador. Also, if this is part patients’ progress in daily activities and behavior, and
of a rehabilitation plan, you may want to pack different educate them on the variety of other services you offer
modalities into the session price. for their best friend’s benefit.

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