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Greater Tone of Pelvic Floor Muscles: What is the Evidence?
Greater Tone of Pelvic Floor Muscles: What is the Evidence?

This presentation will cover two recent large systematic reviews that aimed to report the evidence for greater tone of the pelvic floor muscles in pelvic health conditions, and cover why the interpretation of the evidence for greater tone is challenging and includes a discussion of study method. Continue Reading

Postedby Rachel S. Worman
Date posted11/21/2023


Self-Paced Course | (Pre) Menopause Matters: The Power of Early Education
Self-Paced Course | (Pre) Menopause Matters: The Power of Early Education

16 Contact Hours | This course is designed to put healthcare practitioners at the forefront of menopause practice through early education on the menopause transition. Menopause is the final taboo in women’s health, often associated with dysfunction and disease that are largely preventable if women m Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2023


How to Become a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist (PT)
How to Become a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Whether you are an experienced physical therapist looking to specialize in pelvic health or a student contemplating a career in physical therapy with a focus on pelvic health, this article aims to provide valuable insights to help you embark on this rewarding career path. Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2023


How to Become a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
How to Become a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Pelvic health issues are prevalent and affect individuals of all ages and genders. The demand for specialized care in this field is on the rise. If you're interested in making a significant impact on people's lives and empowering them to overcome pelvic health challenges, consider becoming a Pelvic Continue Reading

Date posted11/10/2023


New ✨ A Course to Help Your Patients Navigate Cancer-Related Sexual Dysfunction
New ✨ A Course to Help Your Patients Navigate Cancer-Related Sexual Dysfunction

Learn how to manage cancer-related sexual dysfunction with this self-paced continuing education course from OncoPelvic PT. Get up-to-date information on how different cancer treatments impact sexual health and how pelvic health rehab can effectively assess and treat cancer-related sexual dysfunction Continue Reading

Postedby Alexandra Hill
Date posted11/10/2023


State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs
State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

The laws pertaining to the practice of dry needling by physical therapists differ from state to state. To provide clarity on this matter, APTA created this infographic to highlight which states allow, prohibit, or have no specific provisions (silent) regarding dry needling. Please note that the dat Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2023


Seeking Volunteers to Join the CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB Committees!
Seeking Volunteers to Join the CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB Committees!

We are seeking several members to join the CAPP-Pelvic Committee and the CAPP-OB Committee. Please click below to learn more about each position and apply today! To apply, you must be a currently active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member. Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023


Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population
Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy are seeking members to join a CPG Work Group to revise the Clinical Practice Guideline titled, “Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population” (originally published in 2017). Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023


Studying for the PWCS
Studying for the PWCS

This webinar can serve as a comprehensive guide to preparing for your pelvic and women's health board-certification exam! Gain tips on how to find potential study buddies and best prepare for the exam. Continue Reading

Postedby Ebony Jackson Clark
Date posted11/8/2023


4th Annual Virtual Residency Fair [FREE]
4th Annual Virtual Residency Fair [FREE]

Join us for our 4th annual, virtual residency fair hosted by the Student Special Interest Group (SSIG). In this virtual event, you will learn about 18 residency programs and get to ask questions! Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted11/8/2023


Silent Struggles: Screening for Risk Factors of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Silent Struggles: Screening for Risk Factors of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Have you ever heard of a headache in the pelvis? Better known as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), this can be a debilitating condition that affects nearly a quarter of women in their lifetime. Continue Reading

Postedby Lindsay Durand Massumi
Date posted11/3/2023


How I Became a Physical Therapist
How I Became a Physical Therapist

Want to know why I became a pelvic PT? It’s a combination of reasons. I’ve always had a passion for health, fitness and sports. At a young age, I competitively swam, dove and danced. In school my favorite class was PE! And one of my first purchases as a teenager was my very own... Continue Reading

Postedby Brita Halvorson Allgyer
Date posted11/2/2023