Elections will be open between June 1-July 1, 2024. If you are a current Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member, please remember to make sure that your membership profile is up-to-date with your best e-mail address and ensure that it does not expire during the election period. On June 1,... Continue Reading
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Consider applying for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy's $40,000 Pelvic Heatlh Research Grant through the Foundation of Physical Theray Research. The application window opens April 9, 2024 and closes July 31, 2024. These dates are subject to change. Please be sure to check the FPTR webs Continue Reading
Due to the original deadline occurring on a holiday weekend, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy has decided to extend the nomination deadline. All nominations and nominee applications are now due: Continue Reading
As providers continue to deal with cash flow interruptions in the wake of the largest-ever cyberattack on the U.S. health care system, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has stepped in to offer some temporary relief. Continue Reading
Thank you to all of our members who have contacted the APTA and the Academy to seek clarification on the evolving FDA and dilators issue. We are providing a brief update below as APTA National continues to investigate. Continue Reading
In this webinar, Dr. Elder provides a brief presentation on the basics of endometriosis and physical therapy intervention strategies for this patient population. Included is a short Q&A session with Dr. Elder featuring questions from the audience about working with these patients. Continue Reading
View this webinar for insights on supporting autistic children and adults in pelvic health PT. Explore key factors affecting clinical presentation and learn best practices for effective communication. Continue Reading
In a recent NBC News Story, the author highlighted Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes who brought attention to a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of women's health: pelvic floor care. Continue Reading
In this webinar, Gail Zitterkopf and Brian Allen, APTA Congressional Affairs Specialist, discussed how Congress’s decisions affect our profession, provide an update on H.R. 2480, and talk about how YOU can be an advocate for pelvic health! Continue Reading
Learn how Samantha let their journey into pelvic floor physical influence their empathy with patients. Continue Reading
On Monday, March 11th, APTA-supported legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would expand the role of falls screening and prevention by physical therapists and include PT falls prevention-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness visits. Continue Reading
Millicent Marie McFarland, PT, DPT has been named the APTA Capitol Hill Day Scholarship Recipient by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. In April 2024, Millicent will be in Washington, D.C. from April 14-16, 2024 to connect, advocate, and make an impact alongside the Academy's Federal Aff Continue Reading