The Disaster Response Gap Nobody's Talking About

Physical Therapists Have a Role in Disaster Response — But Most Aren’t Prepared

Disasters are increasing in frequency — and physical therapists are largely absent from emergency planning and response operations.

In this live episode from CSM in Anaheim, Megan Mitchell explains why PTs belong in disaster response teams, emergency departments, hospital decompression planning, and community preparedness efforts.

If you're a clinic owner, hospital-based PT, or healthcare leader, this conversation is practical and actionable. Megan breaks down exactly what you can do starting Monday morning.

Preparedness isn’t optional. It’s part of professional responsibility.

⏱ Chapters

00:00 – Why Disasters Affect PTs
02:15 – Where PTs Are Missing
04:45 – Skills You Already Have
07:10 – First Action Step
09:20 – Your Role in Preparedness