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A Mixed Methods Exploratory Study of Availability, Compliance, and Inclusivity of Technical Standards in United States Professional Physical Therapist Education Programs.

PubMed / Phys Ther · 2026-05-22 · By Sharp A, Miller J, Case B, et al. · Physical therapy

A mixed-methods study examined how U.S. professional physical therapist education programs communicate technical standards—requirements related to the physical and cognitive abilities needed to complete a PT program. Researchers assessed how available, consistently applied, and inclusive these standards are across programs. Findings have implications for disability accommodations, admissions practices, and equitable access to PT education.

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