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When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the physical therapy profession has an "intercultural developmental disability," according to Lisa VanHoose, PT, PhD, MPH, FAPTA, who delivered the third annual Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture. During her presentation, VanHoose made it clear that she believes it's high time to take ownership of that disability and work to overcome it by recasting the very concepts of DEI from aspiration into action.
Date: September 1, 2022
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Interview
DEI and the Big Sky: 5 Questions for This Year's Woodruff LecturerJun 7, 2023
Emmanuel John says increasing PT and PTA diversity is necessary to the profession's survival. Watch his lecture on June 15.
Perspective
APTA's DEI Toolkit: 5 Takeaways on the Learning JourneyApr 5, 2023
APTA's DEI Toolkit can help you learn, develop, and engage around critical concepts.
Review
Study Finds Disparities in White, Black Use of PT ServicesNov 8, 2022
A review of electronic health records also found white patients received services for musculoskeletal pain faster than Black patients.
