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PT Proud Special Interest GroupPurposeThe purpose of PT Proud is to improve health care access for LGBTQIA2S+ patients as well as empower LGBTQIA2S+ students, faculty and clinicians within the physical therapy profession to influence health and well-being that is specific to sexual and gender minority populations. This will be accomplished through advocacy, networking and promotion of cultural competency/humility education while centering the interests of the membership, the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation, the Global Health SIG and the APTA. MissionThe mission of the LGBTQ+ committee is to unite PTs, PTAs, and students towards a common goal of affecting change in the profession of physical therapy through advocacy, policy, and promotion of cultural humility/competency education. We aim to address health disparities and positively affect the healthcare experience of LGBTQIA2S+ patients, students, and clinicians.  History
PT Proud, a Special Interest Group (SIG) under the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation (APTA ALI), was founded by joint efforts of DPT students and PT professionals, evolving from a Catalyst Group in 2017, to a Committee in 2018, to a SIG in 2023. Our journey began with our first presentation at CSM 2018 in New Orleans, and since then, we’ve continued to grow our membership and presence within the APTA. We are committed to improving healthcare access for LGBTQIA2S+ patients and empowering LGBTQIA2S+ practitioners. Join us in creating a more inclusive future for all!. ResourcesComing soon.
View the Statement from the PT Proud Advocacy Committee re support for transgender athletes. Physical Therapy Support for the LGBTQIA2S+ Community: Putting Words Into Action View the Statement from the PT Proud SIG regarding Executive Order 14168 View the Statement on the Ban on Youth Care Access View the Statement on Pelvic Health
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Listen to the PT Proud Podcast. Response to death of Nex Benedict: Read the statement and watch the interview with Erin Kingham and Chris Condran. View video of Lee Ryder discussing House of Delegates victory.
In June 2024, the PT Proud SIG challenged PTs, PTAs and students to submit short videos about what Pride Month meant to them. The theme, “Healing Through Reflection: Empower and Unite, PTs and PTAs,” emphasized the therapeutic and reflective nature of physical therapy, focusing on how the profession empowers individuals and fosters unity by improving physical health and well-being.
Winners received cash prizes and are featured on the PT Proud web page. Following are the winners:
1st place: Scotty Pham, Physical Therapy Technician, Florida State University
Watch video 2nd place: Emily Pascua, Physical Therapy Technician, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Watch video 3rd place: Julia Chevan, PT, DPT, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Springfield College Watch video
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