Confronting Weight Stigma: A Call to Action for Physical Therapy Educators

Dismantling anti-fatness is critical to advancing health equity. Toward this effort, educators have an imperative to highlight the negative impact of weight stigma through curricular content that decouples the notion that weight equals health, promotes weight-inclusive education, and ensures accessibility for patients of all sizes.

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Journal of Physical Therapy Education
Published
2025-11-12
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https://doi.org/10.1097/jte.0000000000000460
Primary Topic
Obesity and Health Practices
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Confronting Weight Stigma: A Call to Action for Physical Therapy Educators

Rebecca Pham, Jessica Rydingsward, Kathleen Taglieri-Noble
Journal of Physical Therapy Education
Obesity and Health Practices
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Confronting Weight Stigma: A Call to Action for Physical Therapy Educators

Rebecca Pham, Jessica Rydingsward, Kathleen Taglieri-Noble
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Abstract

Dismantling anti-fatness is critical to advancing health equity. Toward this effort, educators have an imperative to highlight the negative impact of weight stigma through curricular content that decouples the notion that weight equals health, promotes weight-inclusive education, and ensures accessibility for patients of all sizes.

Journal of Physical Therapy Education
MGH Institute of Health Professions (US), National Board of Health (DK), State Board of Education (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 48%
Obesity and Health Practices
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