The Political Reality Physical Therapists Won't Talk About

PT Is Political — And That’s Not Optional

Recorded live at APTA CSM, this conversation tackles one uncomfortable truth: physical therapy operates inside a political healthcare system.

If you ignore policy, reimbursement, or structural access issues, you're still affected by them.

In This Episode:

• Why research feels intimidating (and why it shouldn’t)
• How curiosity fuels better patient care
• The policy gaps affecting farmworker communities
• Why students must engage in health systems early
• What success looks like in five years for the next generation of PTs

Why This Matters for Clinic Owners

• Policy decisions shape reimbursement
• Access gaps affect your patient population
• Advocacy protects long-term sustainability
• Students entering the profession expect leadership in this space

Sponsors

• SaRA Health
• EMPOWER EMR
• U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH)