Backcountry PTs: The Unsung Heroes of Wilderness Medicine

Physical therapists in the backcountry? You bet. These movement masters aren’t just for clinics and hospitals—they’re out there, deep in the wild, keeping search-and-rescue teams, wildland firefighters, and park rangers in top shape.

The concept of a “rucksack PT” started with the U.S. Military and has since evolved into an essential role in wilderness medicine. These pros don’t just treat injuries—they prevent them, provide emergency care, and bring survival, navigation, and communication skills to the field. Oh, and they’re doing all this while embracing environmental stewardship.

Want to learn how PTs are reshaping backcountry medical teams? Curious about how to break into this field? Our upcoming webinar dives into the role of Wilderness Physical Therapists and their impact in remote medicine.

Join us for: The Emerging Role of Physical Therapists in Backcountry Care with guest speakers Paul Beattie, PhD, PT, OCS, FAPTA, WEMT and Irina Fedulow-Plante, PT, DPT-W

Because keeping people moving doesn’t stop where the pavement ends.

Register for this free webinar: https://wms.org/firesidechat