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Scared to Run and Now Running a Half Marathon: Melissa Ann Aldrich
Scared to Run and Now Running a Half Marathon: Melissa Ann Aldrich

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

Postedby Melissa Ann Aldrich
Date posted08/5/2026


Why Every Orthopedic Physical Therapist Should Consider Adding Pelvic Health to Their Practice
Why Every Orthopedic Physical Therapist Should Consider Adding Pelvic Health to Their Practice

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted08/4/2026


Why Sports Physical Therapists Should Add Pelvic Health to Their Clinical Toolbox
Why Sports Physical Therapists Should Add Pelvic Health to Their Clinical Toolbox

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted08/2/2026


Only the Beginning: How a Scholarship Helped Shape My Pelvic Health Journey
Only the Beginning: How a Scholarship Helped Shape My Pelvic Health Journey

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

Postedby Kaleigh Dixon
Date posted08/1/2026


More Than Muscles: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Pelvic PT
More Than Muscles: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Pelvic PT

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

Postedby Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Date posted07/30/2026


The Academy of Pelvic Health Endorses the "National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap"
The Academy of Pelvic Health Endorses the "National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap"

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/29/2026


Call for Comments on Newly Developed RUSI Position Statement Draft
Call for Comments on Newly Developed RUSI Position Statement Draft

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/27/2026


Promoting Excellence in Oncology Physiotherapy in the Modern Era
Promoting Excellence in Oncology Physiotherapy in the Modern Era

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

Postedby Matthew Harville
Date posted07/23/2026


Call for JWPHPT Associate Editor
Call for JWPHPT Associate Editor

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/23/2026


Share Your Perspective: Participate in APTA's National Survey on AI in Physical Therapy
Share Your Perspective: Participate in APTA's National Survey on AI in Physical Therapy

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/22/2026


2026 Election Results are Now Available
2026 Election Results are Now Available

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

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/17/2026


"Just Live With It": Why Women Wait Years Before Seeking Help for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
"Just Live With It": Why Women Wait Years Before Seeking Help for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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

Postedby Dr. Shyamli Kulkarni
Date posted07/16/2026