In this review: Disparities Exist in Physical Therapy Utilization and Time to Utilization Between Black and White Patients With Musculoskeletal Pain (PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal)
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Study Finds Disparities in White, Black Use of PT Services
A review of electronic health records also found white patients received services for musculoskeletal pain faster than Black patients.
Date: November 8, 2022
Contact: news@apta.org
Content Type: Review
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