Thought Leadership
One More Hurdle: How Students Face Unequal Barriers to the PT Profession
In an official 100-meter hurdle race, everything is perfectly fair. Every racer jumps over exactly 10 hurdles that are adjusted to be exactly 33 inches high. Every subsequent hurdle is placed 8.5 meters away from the previous one—and everyone who runs the race starts at the exact same time in the exact same weather conditions.…
Read MoreHow to Build a Desire for Diversity in Your PT Clinic
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…
Read MoreMy Journey to Understanding Why Diversity Must Be a Priority to Ensure High Quality Healthcare
I firmly believe that every child’s first dream job is somewhat unrealistic or unattainable. For example, one of my childhood friends was dead set on becoming a Stegosaurus when he grew up—not exactly attainable. But, over time, these fantastical ideas are replaced by more realistic possibilities as we learn from the world around us—the people,…
Read More8 Medical Professions That Need More Diversity
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.
Read MoreWhy I Founded Rizing Tide
There is a need for more diversity in the PT workforce. I truly believe that with a racially and ethnically diverse workforce, everyone in the PT industry wins.
Read MoreThe State of Diversity in Physical Therapy
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.
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