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How to Build a Desire for Diversity in Your PT Clinic

By Heidi Jannenga | October 19, 2021 |

Six hand-drawn people of different races and ethnicities stand in front of an abstract orange and blue background

Broken routines stink. There’s a special kind of frustration that accompanies an interrupted schedule—whether it’s because you unexpectedly had to pick up your kids from school, or you had to fit another patient into your schedule at the last minute. It can be really difficult to adjust and adapt to change. I know—that’s not exactly…

8 Medical Professions That Need More Diversity

By Heidi Jannenga | June 15, 2021 |

A physical therapist holds a patient's arm and palpates their shoulder in front of an abstract blue background

Improving a medical organization’s level of diversity can benefit everyone involved. Together, by making healthcare more inclusive, we can improve the patient experience, achieve better patient outcomes, and prosper together.

The State of Diversity in Physical Therapy

By Heidi Jannenga | April 20, 2021 |

Physical therapist assists an older patient with an upper body exercise

Even though PTs treat a wide variety of patients in a wide range of places, the physical therapy profession suffers from a serious lack of diversity. This negatively affects industry growth, innovation, and patient care.