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The Legacy of Vilma Evans, a Pioneering Black Physical Therapy Leader
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
In this episode, APTA Vice President of Advancement Carmen Elliott sits down with Milly Polovich, a former patient of the pioneering Black physical therapist Vilma Evans. Together, they discuss Evans' life, legacy, and barrier-breaking career, which helped open the door for future Black clinicians. Polovich also recalls her time spent with Evans in the 1950s, when Evans helped her regain mobility after a polio diagnosis. Learn more about Evans and other Black physical therapists who helped pave the way for future generations to follow: * Vision, Courage, Compassion: Black Physical Therapists Who Transformed the Profession












