By going the residency route, my career has opened up to many possibilities I didn't think were feasible until now. Continue Reading
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Breaking the silence on pelvic health within Spanish-speaking communities demands collective action, addressing cultural barriers, and fostering open dialogues to empower future generations to celebrate their bodies without the weight of unspoken taboos. Continue Reading
Drs. McAuley, Mahoney, and Austin spearhead this edition with the highly anticipated Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), skillfully distilling clinically pertinent evidence regarding urgent urinary incontinence and urinary frequency in adult women. Continue Reading
I was introduced to pelvic health physical therapy when I worked as a tech. What a great opportunity it was to discover what pelvic health was all about before starting graduate school. Continue Reading
This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend the APTA Pelvic Health Fall Symposium! I was selected to receive this year's Early Professional Special Interest Group’s Scholarship for the annual symposium. Continue Reading
I was 15 year old when I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. And after a period of misdiagnosis, I was finally able to receive the care I needed. That care included surgery, which was successful, and I was relieved. However... Continue Reading
My passion for pelvic floor therapy is continually fuelled by articles, publications, community involvement, and ongoing education. This passion led me to apply for the Early-Professional CAPP Course Scholarship Program, where I am eager to explore... Continue Reading
In the realm of women's health and reproductive medicine, the focus extends far beyond the mere physiology and pathology of the female body. It encompasses a complex interplay of physiological, psychological, and social factors that significantly influence the onset and outcome... Continue Reading
The GWHI is committed to transforming women's lives by fostering knowledge, education, and engagement within the global community of physical therapists. One key avenue through which we advance our mission is by offering financial grants. Apply November 1, 2023 for consideration. Continue Reading
Led by PT and PTA students, APTA's Flash Action Strategy rallies our community around important issues affecting our profession and the people we serve. The 2023 event will occur September 20-21. This year, Flash Action Strategy will focus on H.R. 2480, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act. Continue Reading
This webinar provides an overview of general lawmaking processes and discusses current legislative efforts to standardize postpartum pelvic physical therapy. Join the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in advocating for our patients... Continue Reading
This free webinar was presented by Kim Parker-Guerrero (Director of Practice), Gail Zitterkopf (Federal Affairs Liaison), and our Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) during which they discussed the student-led APTA Flash Action Strategy and H.R. 2480 Optimizing Postpartum outcomes Act. Watch this Continue Reading