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Claim this listingKelsey Mims , PT, DPT, OCS
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About Kelsey Mims
Kelsey Mims, PT, DPT, OCS is a Black physical therapy listed in the Black Health provider directory. Kelsey offers in-person visits and is 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 Kelsey Mims accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Kelsey Mims is accepting new patients.
Does Kelsey Mims offer telehealth? ▾
Kelsey Mims 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.