Call for Virtual Pop-Up Proposals | Everything Connects to the Pelvis: Integrating Whole-Body Approaches into Pelvic Health Practice
Seeking engaging and innovative presentations!
About the Virtual Pop-Up
The field of pelvic health physical therapy continues to evolve as clinicians increasingly recognize the interconnectedness of body systems. This Virtual Pop-Up will highlight innovative, cross-disciplinary, and whole-body approaches to pelvic health, demonstrating how regions such as the feet, hips, spine, rib cage, diaphragm, and even the glottis influence pelvic function and dysfunction.
This event will feature clinicians who are thinking beyond traditional pelvic frameworks and integrating orthopedic, neuromuscular, respiratory, and movement-based strategies into pelvic health care. Presentations will emphasize clinical reasoning, regional interdependence, and practical applications that help clinicians “connect the dots” across body systems.
We are seeking dynamic speakers who are exploring innovative, integrative, and whole-body approaches to pelvic health. This pop-up aims to showcase how different body systems influence pelvic function and how clinicians can incorporate these connections into practice.
This virtual pop-up is currently scheduled for Tuesday, July 27, 2027.
Topic Ideas
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Orthopedic approaches to pelvic health (foot/ankle → pelvis, hip mechanics, spinal contributions)
- Breathing mechanics, diaphragm, and pressure system integration
- Rib cage, thoracic spine, and postural influences on pelvic function
- Voice, glottis, and pressure regulation strategies
- Neuromuscular or movement-based approaches that influence pelvic outcomes
- Cross-disciplinary frameworks (e.g., sports, performing arts, manual therapy, strength & conditioning)
- Case-based presentations demonstrating “connect the dots” clinical reasoning
Before You Submit
Intended Audience
- PTs, PTAs, and SPTs at all levels of experience, from those new to pelvic health to seasoned clinicians.
- Experienced pelvic health practitioners seeking to broaden their clinical perspective through whole-body and integrative approaches.
- Orthopedic clinicians interested in incorporating pelvic health into their practice.
- Clinicians across disciplines seeking whole-body, integrative, and cross-disciplinary treatment strategies.
Presentations are 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute live Q&A session.
Proposals will be reviewed based on relevance to the event theme, evidence base, clinical applicability, originality, and overall proposal quality.
Selected presenters will receive additional information regarding presentation preparation, presentation materials, promotional assets, and deadlines after acceptance.
Speaker Eligibility
- At least one speaker in the session must be an Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member (preferred).
- The topic may be presented by one or multiple individuals, with a maximum of three presenters.
- Presenters should have relevant clinical, academic, research, or professional expertise related to the proposed topic.
Speaker Expectations
- Present current, evidence-based information relevant to the proposed topic.
- Translate research into practical clinical applications.
- Provide strategies, tools, or frameworks that clinicians can implement in practice.
- Ensure content aligns with the Academy's mission and scope of physical therapy practice.
- Proposals should offer original content and avoid substantial duplication of existing Academy educational offerings. The proposed topic should not be identical or too similar to a CAPP course or an existing Collaborative Course. However, if the proposal is based on a similar topic, it should offer differentiation by exploring the subject in greater depth or approaching it from a unique perspective.
- Presenters must be prepared to participate in the live virtual session and Q&A.
Proposal Components
Maximum of 15 words.
Maximum of 200 words.
Up to four measurable learning objectives.
Five to seven current bibliographic references in AMA format, no more than 7 years old at the time of presenting.
Name, degrees/credentials, institution, city/state, and speaker headshot and biography highlighting relevant experience.
Keywords to help potential attendees find the session topic.
Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced.
Conflict of interest disclosures for all presenters.
Speaker Honorarium
Timeline
The timeline is subject to change. Please revisit this page for any changes to the timeline.
Questions?
For questions about this Call for Proposals, please contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org.
COLLABORATE WITH US:
Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy work-life schedule, our dynamic 3-part virtual pop-up series is seeking passionate speakers. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise, connect with peers, and contribute to the advancement of pelvic health.
EVENT HOSTED BY:
Early-Professional Special Interest Group (Raquelle Genevieve Hafen, PT, DPT, Melissa Hemphill, PT, DPT, Kayla M. Koren, PT, DPT, and Nijiera Ife Renee Addison, PT, DPT)
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