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My Journey to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
My Journey to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

I have always been passionate about women’s health. This stems from being a feminist from a very young age. Growing up and working on our family farm, my parents expected me to do the same work and the same jobs as my older brother, it didn’t matter that I was female. Continue Reading

Postedby Katherine Nicole Ruebush
Date posted12/22/2022


Movement Impairments in Women with and without Urinary Urgency/Frequency
Movement Impairments in Women with and without Urinary Urgency/Frequency

It is standard practice to assess the function of the pelvic floor muscles when evaluating patients with urinary urgency and frequency. But should we be looking beyond the pelvic floor muscles at movements and postures of the spine, hip, and pelvis?  Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2022


When is it safe to start pelvic floor exercises after birth? Experts weigh in.
When is it safe to start pelvic floor exercises after birth? Experts weigh in.

It’s not said nearly enough, but the way a pregnant woman’s body adapts to create and grow a tiny human is nothing less than amazing. And much of this strength and stability is thanks to the pelvic floor. Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2022


How do we define pelvic health?
How do we define pelvic health?

“The answer is simple, there are so many aspects of women’s health that extend well beyond the pelvis.  I wanted to maintain the journal’s vast landscape on all aspects of women’s health physical therapy (PT) while extending its reach to include pelvic health for everyone.” Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted12/20/2022


How To Sit on the Toilet With Proper Posture, According to a Pelvic Floor Therapist
How To Sit on the Toilet With Proper Posture, According to a Pelvic Floor Therapist

Sitting properly when you're on the toilet to do your business is just as consequential as, say, sitting up straight at your desk. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist, says learning how to sit on the toilet with proper posture can promote bladder health and help your... Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2022


Everything to Know About Kegel Balls, Including When You *Shouldn't* Use Them
Everything to Know About Kegel Balls, Including When You *Shouldn't* Use Them

When we talk about the health of our all-important pelvic floor muscles (the muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region, including your bladder, bowels, and uterus), one product comes up a lot: Kegel balls. Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2022


10 Expert-Approved Ways to Strengthen Your Bladder Control
10 Expert-Approved Ways to Strengthen Your Bladder Control

Whether you accidentally leak or suddenly need to go, these steps can help. If you’ve ever carried a backup pair of underwear, kept a change of clothes at your office, or declined an invitation to a party because you were worried about your tendency to pee a bit when you didn’t mean to... Continue Reading

Date posted11/21/2022


JWPHPT Volume 46, Issue 4 Highlights
JWPHPT Volume 46, Issue 4 Highlights

To investigate the mechanical effects of postural behavior, Dr Danna-dos-Santos and colleagues simulated third trimester weight in nonpregnant people finding changes in mediolateral body sway upon removal of the additional weight.  Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted11/16/2022


3rd Academy of Pelvic Health Residency Fair - Part 2
3rd Academy of Pelvic Health Residency Fair - Part 2

The Third Annual Academy of Pelvic Health Virtual Residency fair is hosted so that students and post-graduates can learn about different residency options and connect with the school representatives. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2022


Everything You Want to Know about Men's Pelvic Health
Everything You Want to Know about Men's Pelvic Health

Men's pelvic health is currently an underserved area of pelvic health physical therapy. In this panel-style discussion with experts in the field, learn more about what it's like treating men with pelvic floor conditions, common diagnoses, psycho-social barriers to care, and how you can improve your Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2022


4th Trimester Care Around the World - Part 2
4th Trimester Care Around the World - Part 2

Join our roundtable discussions with international experts to help advance maternal care through thoughtful discourse and collaboration. Each attendee will be informed of common 4th trimester standards of care around the world and how they are implemented, barriers to maternal care and how these may Continue Reading

Date posted11/6/2022


3rd Annual Academy of Pelvic Health Residency Fair - Part 1
3rd Annual Academy of Pelvic Health Residency Fair - Part 1

Students and/or post-graduates will learn about the women's health residencies offered in the United States and be able to directly connect with the residency representatives. Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2022