Healthcare Innovation for Physical Therapy Clinics
What is Hands-On Diagnostics?
Our mission is to advance the field of physical therapy by empowering physical therapists with advanced diagnostic technologies. The time is Now for Physical therapists to become the preferred providers for Electromyography, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging, and Vestibular testing technologies.
Power and Technology to Improve Your Practice
Sole practitioners and practices with teams of healthcare professionals must stay competitive to stay open. Don’t let economic realities impact your dream of helping people through physical therapy.
Hands-On Diagnostics was started by physical therapy and healthcare professionals for PT and healthcare professionals. We know what PTs deal with at their practice and their business.
We’re here to help you stay open and not only survive, but thrive in your physical therapy practice.
Learn about our healthcare innovation for physical therapy clinics and how you can take advantage.
Our Purpose
-
To advance physical therapy by empowering PTs to become autonomous diagnostic sources.
-
Help our partners establish their diagnostic practices to provide services for patients and healthcare practitioners.
-
To help expand their services to MDs and DOs who prefer to stay in-house.
-
Continue to support and research our fields and technologies to improve and advance their use.
Meet the Hands-On Diagnostics Team
Dimitrios Kostopoulos
Founder
Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos is a Board-Certified Clinical Electrophysiology Specialist with over 38 years of clinical experience and more than 30 years in electrodiagnostic testing. He is among a select group of specialists who hold a Doctorate of Science (DSc) in Clinical Electrophysiology Testing, ECS board certification, and laboratory accreditation with exemplary status by ACEWM (Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management)
Dr. Kostopoulos also serves as the Residency Director for Hands-On Diagnostics’ Clinical Electrophysiology program, training the next generation of specialists in advanced diagnostic techniques.
A world-renowned expert and best-selling author in Myofascial Pain and Business Development, Dr. Kostopoulos is the co-founder of Hands-On Companies, established in 1992. The organization has treated over 300,000 patients, performed more than 120,000 diagnostic tests, and educated over 100,000 healthcare professionals worldwide. Dr. Kostopoulos has taught extensively in manual therapy, with a focus on Trigger Point, Myofascial, NeuroFascial Therapy, Manipulation and Diagnostic Testing.
Dr. Kostopoulos holds four doctorate degrees, including a PhD and Master’s from New York University, a Doctorate of Science (DSc) from Rocky Mountain University in Clinical Electrodiagnosis, an MD from UHSA School of Medicine, and a DPT from Evidence in Motion.
He is a past Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University, a former member of SACE for the electrophysiology board exam, and a previous Executive Committee member of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management (APTA). Additionally, he has served as Adjunct Faculty at Springfield College, teaching Clinical Electrophysiology.
Dr. Kostopoulos is the Editor of the Diagnostic Section for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, published by Elsevier, and has authored numerous publications. Recognized with multiple business and humanitarian awards, his work continues to influence both clinical and professional practice globally.
Kostas Rizopoulos
Co-Founder
Dr. Rizopoulos, PT, DPT, RMSK, APCA, is board certified in Musculoskeletal Sonography. He has over 35 years of clinical experience and also holds a doctoral degree with a focus on business administration, marketing, PR, and management. He co-founded and successfully established and managed the Hands-On Companies, a consortium of companies in the areas of Physical Therapy, Diagnostic Testing, and Education.
During his extensive experience in diagnostic testing and manual therapy, Dr. Rizopoulos has treated more than 150,000 patients over the last 35 years, and performed thousands of ultrasound diagnostic tests.
He has also co-authored several books with Dr. Kostopoulos, and numerous articles for professional journals.
