{"product_id":"sports-medicine-clinic-startup-costs","title":"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup Costs: $505K CAPEX And $10M Funding","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost to start a sports medicine clinic in this researched model is about \u003cstrong\u003e$505,000 in CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e plus enough runway to cover a \u003cstrong\u003e$499,000 minimum cash deficit\u003c\/strong\u003e That puts the practical total funding need near \u003cstrong\u003e$10 million\u003c\/strong\u003e before any extra lender reserve or owner cushion The CAPEX includes $150,000 for buildout, $100,000 for initial medical equipment, $80,000 for rehabilitation gym equipment, $70,000 for specialized diagnostic tools, and $105,000 for technology, furniture, software setup, and launch assets These are planning assumptions, not vendor quotes, and the model reaches breakeven in Month 26 with payback in 46 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX limits\" data-note-text=\"This calculator includes only capitalized startup assets. It excludes working capital, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, inventory, marketing spend unless capitalized, EHR subscriptions, billing service fees, malpractice premiums, supplies consumed, and ongoing operating expenses.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eThis estimates capitalized startup assets only for a Sports Medicine Clinic, not working capital or operating cash needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinic Build-out Renovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eExam rooms, treatment rooms, therapy gym space, and leasehold improvements.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Clinic Build-out Renovation\" data-capex-note=\"Exam rooms, treatment rooms, therapy gym space, and leasehold improvements.\" data-lean=\"135000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-full=\"180000\" name=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"150,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitial Medical Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eExam tables, treatment tables, rehab machines, and core clinic devices.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"medical_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Initial Medical Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Exam tables, treatment tables, rehab machines, and core clinic devices.\" data-lean=\"85000\" data-base=\"100000\" data-full=\"120000\" name=\"medical_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"100,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehabilitation Gym Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTraining and rehab tools used in therapy and return-to-play work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"rehab_gym_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Rehabilitation Gym Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Training and rehab tools used in therapy and return-to-play work.\" data-lean=\"65000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-full=\"95000\" name=\"rehab_gym_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"80,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostic Tools, EHR, and Patient Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDiagnostic tools, EHR implementation, and patient management setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"diagnostic_tech_and_software\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Diagnostic Tools, EHR, and Patient Software\" data-capex-note=\"Diagnostic tools, EHR implementation, and patient management setup.\" data-lean=\"110000\" data-base=\"130000\" data-full=\"160000\" name=\"diagnostic_tech_and_software\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"130,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture, IT, and Launch Assets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eComputers, phones, furniture, IT setup, and capitalized launch assets.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"furniture_it_and_launch_assets\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Furniture, IT, and Launch Assets\" data-capex-note=\"Computers, phones, furniture, IT setup, and capitalized launch assets.\" data-lean=\"38000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"55000\" name=\"furniture_it_and_launch_assets\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers scope creep, price changes, and small setup overruns.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX estimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$555,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$505,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$50,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eClinic Build-out Renovation\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 30%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\"\u003e30%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedical equip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"medical_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 20%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"medical_equipment\"\u003e20%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRehab gym\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"rehab_gym_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 16%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"rehab_gym_equipment\"\u003e16%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostics + software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"diagnostic_tech_and_software\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 26%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"diagnostic_tech_and_software\"\u003e26%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFurniture + IT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"furniture_it_and_launch_assets\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"furniture_it_and_launch_assets\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX limits\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator includes only capitalized startup assets. It excludes working capital, payroll runway, deposits, debt service, inventory, marketing spend unless capitalized, EHR subscriptions, billing service fees, malpractice premiums, supplies consumed, and ongoing operating expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat should this Sports Medicine Clinic screenshot show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-medicine-clinic-financial-model\"\u003eSports Medicine Clinic Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e screenshot shows startup CAPEX and \u003cstrong\u003e$505,000\u003c\/strong\u003e assets; review categories, timing, costs, depreciation\/amortization now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$505,000 total assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1-8 launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepreciation and amortization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/sports-medicine-clinic-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_122a7107-3d3e-4ab2-b747-0c9a177b6417.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/sports-medicine-clinic-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_122a7107-3d3e-4ab2-b747-0c9a177b6417.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Financial Model capex inputs tab showing capital expenditure categories and customizable purchase timing, useful for planning startup investments and long‑term asset needs.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow should sports medicine clinic business plan funding be modeled?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel the \u003cstrong\u003eSports Medicine Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e funding plan by timing the \u003cstrong\u003e$505,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e across \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 through Month 8\u003c\/strong\u003e, then split \u003cstrong\u003estartup expenses\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edebt draw timing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edepreciation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eamortization\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the operating ramp. Here’s the quick math: the plan carries \u003cstrong\u003eYear 1 EBITDA of -$591,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYear 2 EBITDA of -$305,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYear 3 EBITDA of $633,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 26 breakeven\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e46-month payback\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use that model to fit \u003cstrong\u003elender\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einvestor\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eowner-funded\u003c\/strong\u003e capital before you move on from validated launch costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$505,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1-8\u003c\/strong\u003e launch timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate startup and reserve cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap debt draws to spend timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 1 EBITDA: -$591,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 2 EBITDA: -$305,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 3 EBITDA: $633,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e003% IRR\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e599 ROE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much sports medicine clinic working capital is needed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eSports Medicine Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e, working capital is the cash bridge, not the equipment budget: the model shows a \u003cstrong\u003e$499,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash deficit in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 25\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003enegative EBITDA of $591,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 and \u003cstrong\u003e$305,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 2. If you also want the owner-income view, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/sports-medicine-clinic\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of A Sports Medicine Clinic Typically Earn?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCash bridge need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$102,500\u003c\/strong\u003e Month 1 payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$24,600\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed overhead before variable costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan for reimbursement lag and claims testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover credentialing and payer enrollment delays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEarly cash uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund staff training before launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay rent deposits up front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up billing and coding systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy initial medical supply inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat drives sports medicine clinic equipment costs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSports Medicine Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e equipment costs are driven by the split between \u003cstrong\u003emust-have launch gear\u003c\/strong\u003e and higher-cost diagnostic and performance assets. A Year 1 setup can tie up about \u003cstrong\u003e$250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for medical equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for rehabilitation gym equipment, and \u003cstrong\u003e$70,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for specialized diagnostic tools. Keep initial supply inventory separate, and size the equipment to your Year 1 service mix and provider capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLaunch equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExam tables and treatment tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraces and mobility tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehab machines and strength gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInitial supply inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch gear to Year 1 services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch gear to provider capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep premium testing separate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd advanced imaging later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table summarizes startup CAPEX and excluded launch cash for a sports medicine clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$440,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$499,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$939,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"135000\" data-base=\"150000\" data-high=\"168000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Build-out Renovation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$150,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLeasehold fit-out, treatment rooms, and finish scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"90000\" data-base=\"100000\" data-high=\"112000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Medical Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$100,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eClinical equipment mix and purchase timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"72000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-high=\"92000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRehabilitation Gym Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$80,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRehab gear volume and spec level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"62000\" data-base=\"70000\" data-high=\"82000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized Diagnostic Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$70,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eDiagnostic tool set and imaging-adjacent equipment scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"36000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-high=\"48000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEHR System Implementation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$40,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSoftware setup, integration, and launch configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"450000\" data-base=\"499000\" data-high=\"550000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Runway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$499,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 1 overhead, payroll, and losses until breakeven month 26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges use planning assumptions; operating runway excludes property, imaging, and expansion capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSports Medicine Clinic Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSports medicine clinic buildout cost Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e buildout covers exam rooms, treatment rooms, therapy floor, reception, storage, staff areas, \u003cstrong\u003eADA access\u003c\/strong\u003e, handwashing stations, workflow layout, signage, and basic compliance. Plan it for \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 to Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gross buildout is the full contractor cost; subtract any tenant improvement allowance, and the rest is owner cash due.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat drives cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estimate moves most with square footage, landlord allowance, local labor rates, prior medical use, plumbing, electrical, and therapy gym flooring. A former clinic usually costs less than raw shell space. Here’s the quick math: the more exam and plumbing work you need, the faster the budget climbs. No allowance or heavy MEP scope means more owner cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure usable square feet first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote plumbing and electrical separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk if the space was medical before\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCut cash burn\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect quality, keep the first pass focused on code, access, and patient flow, not finishes. Use existing medical rooms where possible, phase noncritical cosmetic work, and get one contractor quote that breaks out plumbing, electrical, flooring, and signage. What this estimate hides is change orders; a tight scope and clear drawings are the best defense against budget creep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse existing room layout when you can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase nonessential cosmetic items later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock scope before work starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOwner cash plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the funding plan as \u003cstrong\u003egross buildout\u003c\/strong\u003e minus any landlord tenant improvement allowance. If no allowance is offered, the full \u003cstrong\u003e$150,000\u003c\/strong\u003e stays on the owner. Keep a contingency inside the budget for surprises in demolition, code fixes, and utility work, since those are the usual sources of overrun in clinic projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSports medicine clinic equipment cost Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch mix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical launch plan starts with must-have clinical and rehab gear, not full imaging buildout. The model lines are \u003cstrong\u003e$100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e medical equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e rehab gym equipment, and \u003cstrong\u003e$70,000\u003c\/strong\u003e specialized diagnostic tools, or \u003cstrong\u003e$250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e if fully stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMust-have gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with exam tables, treatment tables, braces, mobility aids, therapeutic tools, rehab machines, basic diagnostic tools, and clinical storage. Price it as units times unit cost, then match volume to Year 1 providers and monthly treatments. That keeps spend tied to actual patient flow, not wish-list capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote each item by unit count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch gear to provider mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy for month-one volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePremium add-ons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep advanced performance testing, added diagnostics, and imaging-heavy equipment in the expansion bucket. These tools raise capital fast, so only add them when treatment demand and referral volume justify the spend. If they do not lift Year 1 capacity or revenue, delay the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay imaging-heavy gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy only revenue-linked tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse phased vendor quotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBuy to demand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smart test is simple: if the equipment does not support your Year 1 provider mix and monthly treatment assumptions, it is probably too early. For a clinic like this, the fastest way to waste cash is overbuying premium gear before exam, rehab, and basic diagnostic throughput is proven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEHR cost for sports medicine clinic Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEHR Cost Split\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sports medicine clinic should separate \u003cstrong\u003e$90,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of one-time setup from \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e of software licensing. The setup covers \u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for EHR implementation, \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for patient management setup, and \u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for office furniture and IT infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line item funds scheduling, billing, claims clearinghouse, patient portal, telehealth, cybersecurity, phones, computers, payment systems, user training, templates, and data migration. For budgeting, use vendor quotes, months of coverage, and scope rules. One clean line: if the vendor bundles billing or clearinghouse fees, check whether they sit in CAPEX or recur later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$40,000\u003c\/strong\u003e implementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e patient setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$30,000\u003c\/strong\u003e IT and furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrim The Risk\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the contract clean so you do not pay twice for the same work. Ask for a split between \u003cstrong\u003eone-time setup\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erecurring subscription\u003c\/strong\u003e, then confirm whether billing service fees and clearinghouse fees repeat outside CAPEX. That is where many clinics miss cash needs in month one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate setup from monthly fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm clearinghouse pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch modules to launch needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFirst-Year Cash Need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500\u003c\/strong\u003e per month, the EHR subscription adds \u003cstrong\u003e$18,000\u003c\/strong\u003e over 12 months. So the first-year cash need is \u003cstrong\u003e$108,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before any recurring billing-service or clearinghouse charges, which may sit outside CAPEX depending on the vendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSports medicine clinic licensing and insurance costs Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompliance cash\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing and insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e start in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model uses \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for medical malpractice insurance plus \u003cstrong\u003e$800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for general insurance, so the recurring floor is \u003cstrong\u003e$3,800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e. Quote entity formation, state medical board rules, payer enrollment, provider credentialing, and local legal fees separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spend covers malpractice, general liability, workers’ compensation, and professional advisors. Add \u003cstrong\u003eCLIA\u003c\/strong\u003e only if the clinic performs applicable lab testing. The main inputs are provider count, service mix, payroll, and state rules. Don’t use one state’s fee as a national benchmark; treat filings and licenses as \u003cstrong\u003elocal quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck board rules first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnroll payers early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice workers’ comp from payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep it tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart credentialing before opening, bundle entity and contract work, and ask brokers for quotes tied to each specialty. The easy mistake is underbudgeting lag time: if payer approval slips, collections lag while \u003cstrong\u003e$3,800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e in insurance still starts in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLocal quote list\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicensing and legal fees are not line-itemed here, so build a local budget for state filings, entity setup, lease review, employment docs, and any lab registration. If the clinic performs applicable testing, confirm \u003cstrong\u003eCLIA\u003c\/strong\u003e obligations before opening; skipping that check can delay launch even when the space is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSports medicine clinic pre-opening payroll Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePayroll Funding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat this as \u003cstrong\u003estartup funding\u003c\/strong\u003e, not equipment cost. Year 1 payroll is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,230,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$102,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, before collections fully ramp. That cash covers recruiting, onboarding, training, credentialing, front desk setup, billing, and provider ramp-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTeam Cost Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Year 1 team spans the clinic director lead physician, 4 physical therapists, 1 sports physician, 1 performance coach, 2 rehab aides, 1 diagnostic specialist, 2 administrative staff, and the marketing manager line. Build payroll from role count, loaded pay, and the months before full collections start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap pay by role, not title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd credentialing time to cash need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel collections lag separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControl The Ramp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep hiring tied to booked visits and payer setup. Bring billing and front desk workflows online early, but delay non-core expansion until the schedule is stable. What this estimate hides: employer taxes, benefits, and overtime can push cash needs above the \u003cstrong\u003e$1.23 million\u003c\/strong\u003e base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase hires with launch dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview cash weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch overtime during ramp-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_h\now_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash Buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf collections slip by one month, add about \u003cstrong\u003e$102,500\u003c\/strong\u003e more cash. Two months means roughly \u003cstrong\u003e$205,000\u003c\/strong\u003e more. The safe move is to fund payroll for the full pre-opening runway and keep a buffer for recruiting delays, credentialing, and slow first claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Sports Medicine Clinic Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or final bids.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eStartup cost rises fast as the clinic adds rehab and diagnostics. Lean stays narrow, Base adds rehab capacity, and Full funds the complete multidisciplinary model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, Base, and Full launch paths for a sports medicine clinic\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eRehab-ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eFull-service\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Physician-led office with a narrower scope and no rehab gym or specialized diagnostics.\"\u003ePhysician-led office with a narrower scope and no rehab gym or specialized diagnostics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Clinic adds rehab capacity for a physical-therapy-led model, but still leaves specialized diagnostics out.\"\u003eClinic adds rehab capacity for a physical-therapy-led model, but still leaves specialized diagnostics out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Multidisciplinary clinic opens with rehab and diagnostics from day one using the full staffing plan.\"\u003eMultidisciplinary clinic opens with rehab and diagnostics from day one using the full staffing plan.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses core exam space, basic medical equipment, EHR setup, and launch marketing.\"\u003eUses core exam space, basic medical equipment, EHR setup, and launch marketing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Adds rehab gym space, therapy staff, and the core equipment needed for repeated treatment visits.\"\u003eAdds rehab gym space, therapy staff, and the core equipment needed for repeated treatment visits.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Includes rehab gym equipment, specialized diagnostic tools, full payroll, and the largest overhead base.\"\u003eIncludes rehab gym equipment, specialized diagnostic tools, full payroll, and the largest overhead base.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Clinic build-out renovation; initial medical equipment; EHR setup; office furniture and IT; marketing launch assets\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinic build-out renovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einitial medical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEHR setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffice furniture and IT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emarketing launch assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Clinic build-out renovation; rehab gym equipment; initial medical equipment; EHR setup; staffing ramp\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinic build-out renovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erehab gym equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einitial medical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEHR setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing ramp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Clinic build-out renovation; rehab gym equipment; specialized diagnostic tools; full payroll; fixed overhead\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinic build-out renovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erehab gym equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especialized diagnostic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efull payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efixed overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$355,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$355,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLean budget\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$435,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$435,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eMid-range build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$505,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$505,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eAll-in build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits founders who want a smaller service scope and lower upfront cash burn.\"\u003eFits founders who want a smaller service scope and lower upfront cash burn.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits operators who want a practical rehab-heavy clinic without the full diagnostic stack.\"\u003eFits operators who want a practical rehab-heavy clinic without the full diagnostic stack.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Fits teams that need a broad clinical offering and can absorb a longer payback period.\"\u003eFits teams that need a broad clinical offering and can absorb a longer payback period.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or final bids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304316608755,"sku":"sports-medicine-clinic-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/sports-medicine-clinic-startup-costs.webp?v=1782692970","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/sports-medicine-clinic-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}