This story emphasizes the importance of early recognition, multidisciplinary care, and the vital role of pelvic health physical therapists in helping children regain confidence, independence, and a better quality of life. Continue Reading
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Throughout my life, I have tried surgeries, medications, exercises, and diet changes to help control my bladder leakage. When this new approach to pelvic floor therapy was recommended by my gynecologist, I decided to try one more possibility. Continue Reading
Hear from one of the Academy's 2026 recipients of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Rural PT/PTA Scholarship. Alex is a new Pelvic Health Physical Therapist in a rural Kansas area. Continue Reading
An APTA Pelvic Health Virtual Pop-Up is an opportunity to bring your clinical insights to the Academy community through focused, timely, and practical education. Explore ways your ideas can fit into an upcoming pop-up event. Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Vick, PT, DPT, PWCS, as Vice President for February 2027âFebruary 2028. Please join us in welcoming Kristen to her upcoming role! Continue Reading
Hear from a third-year DPT student who is finishing her last semester of didactic work. She will then go on to complete eight weeks at a general outpatient and eight weeks in pelvic floor clinicals this coming January. Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Lisa VanWiel, PT, DPT, PhD, as the incoming Associate Editor of the Journal of Womenâs & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT). Dr. VanWiel will succeed Patricia A. Crane, who was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief. Continue Reading
When pelvic-health concerns began appearing again and again in my orthopedic practice, I realized that seeing only part of the picture was no longer enough. Continue Reading
Big congrats to Lauren Van Valkenburgh, PT, DPT, the 2026 recipient of the Pelvic Health Award, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, supported in part by our academy. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved achievement! Continue Reading
Congratulations to the 101 newly Board-Certified Pelvic & Women's Health Clinical Specialists (Class of 2026)! Continue Reading
Taking Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Beyond Our Professional Borders: My Experience at the XXVIII World Congress and International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2026 Continue Reading
We often ask whether a mother has enough milk. Perhaps we should first ask whether she has enough confidence. Continue Reading