Clinic story · Physical therapist

How Ashley Kumar improves patient recovery and retention using Iron Neck.

She has seen firsthand how Iron Neck can rapidly reduce her patients' neck tension, and how it keeps them invested in their recovery long after their sessions end.

Ashley Kumar, PT and clinic professional haring her thoughts on Iron Neck in the clinic

Meet the clinician

Dr. Ashley Kumar

Physical Therapist · DPT, COMP, CKTP

Ashley is passionate about promoting Iron Neck in her practice because she has seen it work in the clinic, and her clients see the results.

Discipline
Physical therapy
Credentials
DPT, COMP, CKTP
Uses Iron Neck for
Neck therapy protocols
At home
Rent to buy program
Neck tensionUpper crossed syndromePosturePatient retention

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Clinical protocol breakdown.

Ashley walks through how Iron Neck fits into her neck therapy protocols.

Clinical Protocol Breakdown with Iron Neck and Ashley KumarThe Iron Neck on YouTube

Why it works

Three reasons, one tool.

Why Iron Neck has a permanent place in Ashley's practice.

01

Reaches hard to reach muscles

An adjustable resistance band and 360 degree rotation target the muscles behind neck tension while keeping the challenge appropriate for each patient.

02

Frees up therapist time

Less manual resistance work from the therapist means more time to see more clients.

03

Keeps patients invested

A rent to buy option lets patients keep training at home after their sessions end, which supports retention and lasting results.

Her story

Putting patient first.

Why one physical therapist built Iron Neck into her clinic, and into her patients' homes.

The Iron Neck device is unlike any other neck tension prevention tool on the market. Its adjustable resistance band and ability to rotate 360 degrees allows it to target those hard to reach muscles while still giving users an appropriate level of challenge. This feature makes Ashley Kumar passionate about promoting its usage in her practice as she has seen first hand how it can rapidly reduce her patient's neck tension.

I'm very passionate about using Iron Neck because I've seen it work in the clinic. The clients see the results.

Ashley Kumar

More time for more patients

By reducing the need for physical therapists to manually perform exercises with their clients, the Iron Neck device provides a valuable asset to work with in the clinic. Iron Neck provides users with increased strength, range of motion, and better posture, which allows physical therapists time to service more clients.

Ashley Kumar discussing Iron Neck beig implemented in her clinic
Ashley Kumar in her clinic.

Keeping patients invested

She also ensures that her clients remain invested in their recovery by offering them a rent to buy option with the Iron Neck device. This helps to increase client retention rates even after clients have completed their physical mobility sessions and allows them to continue using it from home which helps improve the lasting effects of prehabilitation.

The method

Two jobs in upper crossed syndrome.

01

Strengthen

Build the weaker muscles.

In upper crossed syndrome, the mid back muscles become weak. Iron Neck loads them through controlled, resisted movement.

02

Relax

Ease the overworked ones.

As the neck tightens, the overworked muscles take the strain. Training the weaker side lets those muscles relax.

Askley Kumar - a PT -  demonstrating Iron Neck

Training Lab™ program

Upper Crossed Syndrome with Ashley Kumar.

In UCS, mid back muscles become weak and the neck tightens. We will strengthen the weaker muscles and relax those that are over worked.

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