The lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of color in physical therapy.
Objectives: The physical therapy workforce lacks racial and ethnic diversity, with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) overwhelmingly underrepresented in the profession. This study explored the lived experiences of BIPOC physical therapists who have navigated the academic and social challenge...
| Publicado en: | Physiotherapy Theory & Practice Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 145 - 158 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2026
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