Dr. Shae Sharbutt // #ICEPelvic // www.ptonice.com

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, ICE Pelvic faculty member Shae Sharbutt discusses the critical issue of racial disparities in healthcare, particularly focusing on African-American women during the pregnancy and postpartum periods. Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Shae discusses the prevalence of these disparities, which can manifest in unequal access to care, education, and resources. She emphasizes the importance of empowering patients through education, providing appropriate referrals, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, and recognizing severe symptoms that may require urgent attention. Shae sheds light on the higher risks faced by Black women, including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, and calls for awareness and action in addressing these disparities in clinical practice.

Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog.

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