| Sumario: | The article emphasizes the critical role of physiotherapists in disaster response and recovery during high-impact crises such as armed conflicts, natural disasters, and pandemics. It highlights the current challenges faced by the physiotherapy workforce, including inadequate disaster-specific training, limited recognition in disaster policy, and underutilization in humanitarian crises. The article calls for reforms in physiotherapy education to include disaster preparedness, integration of physiotherapists into emergency response frameworks, and the establishment of mobile rehabilitation units to enhance access to care. It concludes that addressing these issues is essential for improving rehabilitation outcomes in disaster scenarios.
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