Physical Therapy at a Crossroads: The Case for Advocacy Without Leaving Your Clinic

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