Physical Therapists’ Perspectives of Implicit Racial and Ethnic Bias and the Influence on Physical Therapy Practice

Physical therapy (PT) outcome disparities exist among racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. Implicit racial and ethnic biases (IREBs), a cultural domain of systemic racism, contribute to these inequities. Understanding IREBs within PT practice is crucial for addressing these disparities and helping PTs provide equitable care, according to the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics. This study examines the role of IREBs in PT by evaluating PTs IREB awareness and its potential influence on practice.