How PTs Can Fight Health Inequity Without Leaving the Clinic
PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy
February 21, 202616m 41s
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Show Notes
Physical Therapy Is at a Turning Point
Rupal Patel joins PT Pintcast live from CSM to discuss why physical therapy is entering its second century — and why that means expanding our role beyond musculoskeletal care.
Key Themes:
- Why PT is at a professional inflection point
- Social and structural determinants of health
- How zip code predicts mortality
- Why apathy is more dangerous than resistance
- How to advocate without traveling to DC
- Empowering patients to advocate for themselves
- The discomfort clinicians must embrace to grow
Rupal makes a compelling case: If PTs want better reimbursement, better access, and a sustainable future — we must advocate before frustration turns into apathy.
Her parting message draws from Mahatma Gandhi: Be the change you want to see in the world.
Sponsors Mentioned
SaRA Health – https://sarahealth.com
U.S. Physical Therapy – https://usph.com