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What to Expect During Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
What to Expect During Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

If you’ve been referred to pelvic floor physical therapy—or you’re considering it—you may be wondering what the experience will actually be like. Knowing what to expect can ease anxiety and help you feel more confident taking this step for your health. Continue Reading

Date posted08/27/2025


Advance Your Practice in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Advance Your Practice in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Don’t just learn pelvic health—master it. Join a vibrant community of passionate professionals dedicated to advancing care through education, advocacy, and excellence. Continue Reading

Date posted08/18/2025


How The Better Birth Project Is Transforming Maternal Health Through Pelvic Education
How The Better Birth Project Is Transforming Maternal Health Through Pelvic Education

In this powerful reflection, Dr. Bridget Ochuko shares how listening to birth workers reshaped a national initiative—and why centering pelvic health in marginalized communities can transform maternal outcomes for everyone. Continue Reading

Postedby Bridget Ochuko
Date posted08/18/2025


Beyond Anatomy: How Socioeconomic Context Shapes Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Beyond Anatomy: How Socioeconomic Context Shapes Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Discover how tailoring pelvic floor physical therapy to patients’ real-life challenges and socioeconomic context can maximize outcomes. Continue Reading

Postedby Yuhang Cai
Date posted08/17/2025


From Setbacks to Success: One PTA’s Road to Specializing in Pelvic Floor Therapy
From Setbacks to Success: One PTA’s Road to Specializing in Pelvic Floor Therapy

Read about Physical Therapist Assistant, Zakiyyah Bogan, and her journey into pelvic health physical therapy! Continue Reading

Postedby Zakiyyah Bogan
Date posted08/16/2025


From Advocacy to Action: Building a Future for Accessible Pelvic Health Care
From Advocacy to Action: Building a Future for Accessible Pelvic Health Care

From advocating for survivors of sexual violence in Ecuador to pursuing a dream of opening a nonprofit women’s health center, my journey into pelvic health is fueled by a passion for empowering women to heal, move, and thrive—no matter their stage of life or level of activity. Continue Reading

Postedby Alexandra Benson
Date posted08/15/2025


A Journey of Finding the Missing Puzzle Piece
A Journey of Finding the Missing Puzzle Piece

From orthopedics to pelvic health, learn about McKenzie’ journey of marrying the two specialties of physical therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby McKenzie LeBlanc Tyson
Date posted08/14/2025


Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Return of Bill to Expand Access to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

APTA and APTA Pelvic Health are advocating to improve access to vital postpartum care, including pelvic floor physical therapy. This persistence is paying off in the 119th Congress: These efforts have paved the way for the return of a bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, known as th Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2025


Healing Through Movement: How My Passion for Physical Therapy Began
Healing Through Movement: How My Passion for Physical Therapy Began

Explore Shaqundra's path to becoming a pelvic health physical therapist assistant in a rural, underserved community. Continue Reading

Postedby Shaqundra Richardson
Date posted07/31/2025


How to Join Academy Membership
How to Join Academy Membership

Discover your professional home in pelvic and abdominal health! Join APTA, your state chapter, and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to access cutting-edge education, clinical tools, and a powerful community of passionate PTs and PTAs. Start your journey today! Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2025


Pediatric Pelvic Health Demystified: What Every Pelvic Health PT Should Know
Pediatric Pelvic Health Demystified: What Every Pelvic Health PT Should Know

Discover how pelvic health PTs are changing lives for children with bowel, bladder, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Explore how your expertise translates to pediatric care in this 45-minute webinar designed for pelvic health PTs ready to expand their impact and help children thrive... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2025


The Influence of Social Media on the Perception and Exercise Behavior of Women with DRA
The Influence of Social Media on the Perception and Exercise Behavior of Women with DRA

Join industry experts Gráinne Donnelly and Silvia Giagio as they explore how Instagram posts shape the perceptions and exercise behaviors of women with Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA). Continue Reading

Postedby Pregnancy & Postpartum SIG (PPSIG)
Date posted07/17/2025