Diversity in Orthopedics: Lessons for Physical Therapy (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Orthopedics has lower diversity than the population it serves.
• Two key studies highlight gender and racial disparities in the field.
• Physical therapy can learn from orthopedics' challenges in inclusion.

"This episode of PT Inquest examines the lack of diversity in orthopedics in the US, focusing on gender and racial disparities. It references two key studies: one from an AAOS symposium on workforce diversity and another on academic metrics not explaining women's underrepresentation in orthopaedic training. The discussion explores why orthopedics lags behind other medical fields and what physical therapists can learn from these challenges. The episode highlights systemic barriers and calls for broader inclusion efforts in musculoskeletal care."