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A “Non Traditional” Journey to Pelvic Floor PT
A “Non Traditional” Journey to Pelvic Floor PT

I tried not to blush but I could feel my cheeks warm and grow rosy. I’m sitting in the audience at my Doctor of Physical Therapy graduation hearing my professor read from my admissions essay from three years earlier to our program faculty, entire class and their families. Continue Reading

Postedby Molly Hanna Drazin
Date posted07/18/2023


Why Diaphragmatic Breathing is One of the Best Exercises Pelvic Health Therapists Can Give Patients
Why Diaphragmatic Breathing is One of the Best Exercises Pelvic Health Therapists Can Give Patients

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to perform and helps patients connect to their pelvic floor, improve postural stability, and find stress relief. Continue Reading

Postedby Hanna Newstadt
Date posted07/18/2023


The Do's and Don'ts of Exercise During Pregnancy
The Do's and Don'ts of Exercise During Pregnancy

The APTA Pelvic Health & APTA Sports are excited to team up to discuss the do's and don’ts of exercise during pregnancy. Learn screening tools, red flags, and recommended activities to prescribe to people who are expecting. Continue Reading

Postedby Blair Heather Green
Date posted07/12/2023


Become a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Become a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist

The ABPTS iscurrently accepting applications for the 2024 board certification specialty examinations, with an “early bird” submission deadline of July 1, 2023, and a final submission deadline of September 30, 2023. Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


Pelvic Health PT's Must Take Part in Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis!
Pelvic Health PT's Must Take Part in Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis!

Back in April, for Black Maternal Health Week, our local organization, the Hudson Valley Birth Network- a group of birth professionals including Physical Therapists, Midwives, Doulas, Mental Health practitioners and other specialists- screened the powerful documentary “Aftershock”. Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa S. Keras-Donaghy
Date posted06/22/2023


Introducing Member Engage!
Introducing Member Engage!

We are thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to your membership benefits: APTA Pelvic Health "Engage" – a dynamic and member-exclusive online social community designed to enhance your professional network and foster collaboration within the field of pelvic health physical therapy! Continue Reading

Date posted06/13/2023


CSM 2024 Platform and Poster Abstracts Due July 17!
CSM 2024 Platform and Poster Abstracts Due July 17!

Submission Deadline: July 17, 2023 (11:59 p.m. PT). APTA CSM 2024 will be held Feb. 15-17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2023


Website Maintenance Between June 26, 2023-July 1, 2023
Website Maintenance Between June 26, 2023-July 1, 2023

Download your receipts, certificates, and course materials by June 25, 2023. We are moving to new platforms! Continue Reading

Date posted06/8/2023


$40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant
$40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant

The Foundation is offering a $40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant closely aligned with the research priorities of APTA Pelvic Health. This grant is generously supported through the Research Excellence in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Fund. Apply by August 2, 2023! Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2023


Call for Collaborative Course Proposals!
Call for Collaborative Course Proposals!

Teach your existing course or develop a new course through the Academy! Do you need help developing a course? Do you have an already developed course that you want to teach through the Academy? Submit your proposal for a live webinar course, on-demand online course or an in-person regional course! Continue Reading

Postedby Danielle Tiongson-Woods
Date posted06/1/2023


2023 Academy Elections
2023 Academy Elections

In order to cast a vote in Academy elections and bylaws amendments poll, you must be a current Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member. Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) members are eligible to vote in all Academy of Pelvic Health elections and bylaws amendments Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel John Kirages
Date posted06/1/2023


Pelvic Health: Let’s Talk About It
Pelvic Health: Let’s Talk About It

The pelvic region is very personal and the social custom – or expected behavior – of respecting this privacy is essential... Continue Reading

Postedby Diane Haumann Kottakis
Date posted05/31/2023