I went from not being able to run due to urinary incontinence to running half marathons. I'm now an SPT so I can help others do the same! Continue Reading
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Low back pain. Hip pain. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Persistent groin pain. Tailbone pain. Abdominal surgeries. Chronic pain. Athletic injuries. Postoperative rehabilitation. These patients often have underlying pelvic floor involvement that influences movement, function, and recovery. Continue Reading
The pelvic floor is an essential part of the athletic system, yet it is often overlooked in sports rehabilitation. By developing foundational pelvic health knowledge, sports physical therapists can better evaluate the whole athlete, improve clinical decision-making, and help address other issues. Continue Reading
A scholarship, a weekend in Chicago, and one unforgettable learning experience confirmed that pelvic health physical therapy is exactly where I am meant to be. Here's how one opportunity helped shape the beginning of my journey. Continue Reading
Join the Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) as we learn more about the profession of sex therapy and how to incorporate sex therapy techniques into PFPT practice to optimize patient outcomes. Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health is proud to officially endorse the National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap, a national initiative led by the Society for Women's Health Research, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Women First Research Coalition. Continue Reading
Your input is an important part of the development process and will help strengthen the position statement before it is finalized and considered for publication. We encourage comments that are specific, constructive, and, when applicable, supported by evidence, references, or professional rationale. Continue Reading
We were able to attend the 4th International Conference on Physiotherapy in Oncology in Dublin, Ireland, where we presented our poster “Patient Inclusion Guidance in Clinical Practice Guideline Development: Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Urinary Incontinence in Patients with Prostate Cancer”. Continue Reading
Are you passionate about advancing Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy? We are seeking an Associate Editor to join our team and help shape the future of the field. Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare—and your perspective matters. APTA is inviting you to participate in the first nationally representative survey on AI in physical therapy. Share your experiences and help inform how AI is understood and integrated across the profession by Aug 1. Continue Reading
Congratulations to our newly elected leaders! We are pleased to officially announce the results of the 2026 Academy elections to our members and the professional community. Thank you to all members who participated in this year’s election... Continue Reading
Millions of women quietly adapt to bladder leaks, pelvic pain, constipation, and painful intimacy—not because these symptoms are untreatable, but because they've been told they're simply part of life. What happens when we challenge that belief? Continue Reading