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Join the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in celebrating our newest Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialists! Becoming a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist is a prestigious achievement that signifies advanced expertise in women’s health physical therapy. Continue Reading
This is the initial summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final rule; citations provided below correspond to the display copy of the proposed rule. Sections indicated by teal divider. Continue Reading
A tight pelvic floor can cause pain during intercourse, difficulty urinating, constipation, and lower back pain, often due to stress or prolonged sitting. Pelvic floor PTs can help diagnose and treat these issues with targeted exercises and relaxation techniques, improving overall health. Continue Reading
The EMPOWER Act (H.R. 4878/S. 2459) and the REDUCE Act (H.R. 7279) are included in the 2025 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule! Support our advocacy efforts by donating to the PT-PAC. Continue Reading
Looking to publish your research in women's and pelvic health physical therapy? Submit to JWPHPT, the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, the official quarterly journal of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health. Continue Reading
Discover one of the most private challenges that your orthopedic patients are afraid to disclose and what you can do to help. Continue Reading
ORWH and several NIH institutes and centers issued a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) to highlight interest in receiving research applications focused on diseases and health conditions that predominantly affect women through November 5, 2027. Continue Reading
We need your support to help more people more easily learn about pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy and its benefits. Your story could inspire someone to seek help, educate themselves about their options, and begin their path to recovery and strength. Continue Reading
Completed our 1-min survey by July 14, 2024. Population health trends have presented significant needs and demands of PT services to manage public health challenges in areas of geriatrics, pediatrics, oncology, pelvic Continue Reading
Pelvic health physical therapy offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of all ages and genders dealing with various pelvic floor disorders. This physical therapy specialty focuses on strengthening and rehabilitating the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to improved bladder and bowel contr Continue Reading
We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2024 election for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Your votes have been counted, and we are excited to welcome our newly elected leaders who will lead us into a bright future. Continue Reading
This is the journey on how I went from a geoscience major to pursuing pelvic floor PT. Continue Reading
