This guidance outlines the roles and training opportunities for PTs and PTAs in emergency and disaster management, emphasizing how their specialized skills can improve response efforts and outcomes. It encourages greater participation by therapists in these roles, both within APTA and across the U.S. therapy community.
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The Role of Therapists in Emergency and Disaster Management
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
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