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Advancing pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy to elevate the profession, empower individuals, and serve society. 

 

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The Academy is Your Community

Our members are dedicated, passionate, and forward-thinking physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), students (SPTs, SPTAs), educators, and leaders advancing pelvic and abdominal health. Together, we are shaping the future of patient care, research, and education in this specialty. Read our members' stories.

The Academy offers membership and continuing education courses with hands-on lab training, recognized certification programs, access to the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT), Clinical Practice Guidelines, position statements, PT Locator, research grants, scholarships, networking opportunities, and many other resources for professional members and the public. 

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Kristi Kliebert
Kristi Kliebert
Physical Therapist
Being involved with the Academy of Pelvic Health PT is such a gift. The community of Academy therapists pushes one to learn, grow and make an impact in pelvic health.
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Ramona Horton
Ramona Horton
Physical Therapist | Facebook
The Academy is the professional organization that unites pelvic health therapists across the country. It provides educational platforms, specialization certification and advocacy for our profession. ALL pelvic health therapists that want to see our field advance should join the Academy of Pelvic Health PT.
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Christian Appel
Physical Therapist
The Academy is changing the conversations around pelvic health best practices. Thank you!
Julie Haake
Physical Therapist
As a new grad navigating the world of pelvic health, I am grateful for the opportunities that the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy provides, especially the free webinars and journal clubs, to further my education and dive deeper into topics that were not addressed in school.
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Theresa Lugatiman
Physical Therapist
The Academy has opened opportunities for both educational and career growth for me.
J.R.
Physical Therapist
The Academy's CAPP-Pelvic courses allowed me to feel proficient enough to treat a wide variety of pelvic patients in a rural setting. I learned a substantial amount by applying my knowledge to a real patient.
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K.M.
Physical Therapist
LOVED the Academy coursework and I feel much more confident when treating this population.
K.T. 
Student Physical Therapist
Unlocking a world of PT I barely knew existed until PT school and realizing this is my niche of combining orthopedics, women's health, and women's advocacy.
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Leadership & Volunteering

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Evidence-based continuing education for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Student Physical Therapists offered in virtual and in-person format. Topics include pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy and beyond! New courses are added year-round. Browse our courses and certifications!

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