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About Breana Richardson
Breana Richardson, PT, DPT is a Black physical therapist listed in the Black Health provider directory. Breana offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Physical Therapy
Black physical therapists: movement, pain, and recovery. Concordance is linked to better PT adherence, yet Black PTs are only 3 percent of the field.
Physical therapists (DPTs) treat pain, movement dysfunction, and post-surgical recovery without drugs or surgery. Research in JOSPT (2021) found Black patients report better adherence and higher satisfaction when matched with Black PTs. That finding matters because less than 3 percent of U.S. physical therapists are Black (APTA, 2023). Black patients are also more likely to be steered toward medication-first treatment for back and knee pain rather than PT.
What physical therapists treat
- Back, neck, and joint pain
- Post-surgical recovery (knee, hip, shoulder, spine)
- Sports injuries
- Balance and fall prevention
- Pelvic floor conditions (see Pelvic Floor PT)
- Vestibular/dizziness disorders
- Neurological rehab: stroke, Parkinson's
Advocacy prompts
- What's my expected course: how many visits, over how long?
- What can I do at home to progress between visits?
- How do we know when I'm done? Measurable goals?
Frequently asked questions
Is Breana Richardson accepting new patients?
Breana Richardson is not currently accepting new patients.
Does Breana Richardson offer telehealth?
Breana Richardson sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Physical Therapy treat?
Black physical therapists: movement, pain, and recovery. Concordance is linked to better PT adherence, yet Black PTs are only 3 percent of the field.