
When Maral Hassanshahi, PT, DPT, approached APTA Leadership & Innovation to create the Environmental PT Catalyst Group, she had no idea that Cindy Moore, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, was trying to create the same group at the same time.
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Why the physical therapy profession should pay attention to the climate's impact on human health.

When Maral Hassanshahi, PT, DPT, approached APTA Leadership & Innovation to create the Environmental PT Catalyst Group, she had no idea that Cindy Moore, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, was trying to create the same group at the same time.
Date: August 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
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