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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


Finding My Voice Again: Elena Martin
Finding My Voice Again: Elena Martin

Behind every diagnosis is a unique story worth sharing. Discover how Elena faced rectocele and found hope, healing, and renewed confidence through pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/15/2026


Beyond the Six-Week Checkup: Margaret Cordes
Beyond the Six-Week Checkup: Margaret Cordes

Behind every diagnosis is a unique story worth sharing. Discover how Margaret faced chronic pelvic pain and found hope, healing, and renewed confidence through pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/15/2026


Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group Virtual Member Meet & Greet
Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group Virtual Member Meet & Greet

The Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group (PPSIG) Virtual Member Meet & Greet is an opportunity for members to connect with colleagues who share a passion for advancing pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy practice. Continue Reading

Postedby Pregnancy & Postpartum SIG (PPSIG)
Date posted07/13/2026


New Resource Available for PTs and PTAs: APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy report
New Resource Available for PTs and PTAs: APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy report

The APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy report provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of pelvic health physical therapy in the United States. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/8/2026


A New Chapter for JWPHPT: Welcoming Patricia Crane as Editor-in-Chief
A New Chapter for JWPHPT: Welcoming Patricia Crane as Editor-in-Chief

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia A. Crane, PT, DPT, MBA, DSc, OCS, GCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, CLT, CEEAA, as the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT), beginning with Volume 51 in 2027. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/2/2026


Pelvic Health Beyond Borders
Pelvic Health Beyond Borders

Gain insight into how pelvic health professionals and students can contribute to advancing equitable care and increasing awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction in diverse healthcare settings. Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted06/24/2026


🏛️ APTA Pelvic Health House of Delegates Overview
🏛️ APTA Pelvic Health House of Delegates Overview

Learn about the APTA House of Delegates, our Academy's role, and talk about big picture concepts for the House of Delegates this year with the Academy's Delegates. Continue Reading

Postedby Christina M. Wisdom
Date posted06/18/2026


Navigating the Transition from Student to Pelvic Health Practitioner
Navigating the Transition from Student to Pelvic Health Practitioner

Join SSIG and Dr. Kay Mastrocola, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist and creator behind the popular Instagram account @DPTs_With_Anxiety, as she dives into the anxious and awkward in-betweens of transitioning from a student to a full-time clinician. Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted06/1/2026