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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a request for information (RFI) on Sept. 6, 2022, which seeks public input on accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities pr Continue Reading
Jillian Watson, PT, DPT, will discuss her journey from PT student to full-time pelvic health PT. She will touch which pelvic health courses to take and how to find them, her pelvic health clinical rotation, and how she decided to accept a full-time Pelvic Health position as a new graduate. Continue Reading
Why Do Women Stop Running During Pregnancy and Not Return to Running in the Postpartum Period? Our regional and state representatives convene to discuss in this journal club series. Continue Reading
Using a podcast-style dialogue, join in as Dr. Karen Snowden and Dr. Melissa A. Carroll discuss representation in anatomical images, racism in pelvic anatomy, some of the pelvic anatomy research on standardizing anatomical terminology, eliminating eponyms (anatomical structures named after people), Continue Reading
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common and relevant condition that affects many patients worldwide. According to our evidence, PFD can affect approximately 20-25% of women and men in the United States... Continue Reading
Physical therapy is a great first step. Peeing yourself at inopportune times (or really any time) can, understandably, be upsetting and anxiety-inducing. If you have stress urinary incontinence (SUI), seemingly harmless activities—like laughing during dinner with friends, having sex, or sneaking in Continue Reading
Pelvic health physical therapy is a vital part of recovery in the postpartum period. However, many new mothers lack access to and awareness of the benefits of pelvic health physical therapy. Even some health care providers may not understand the importance of pelvic health physical therapy in the po Continue Reading
In this talk we will review the complications associated with complex obstetrical lacerations and their treatment. This will include discussing the histology of healing, surgical revision and repair, and considerations for the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in relation to vaginal and perineal wound Continue Reading
Emerging research clarifies the health inequities seen in sexual function for Gay and Bisexual men. These differences were previously not recorded and therefore invisible. Learn techniques to specifically address these concerns with your patients! Continue Reading
Published in the July/September 2022 JWPHPT Issue. The purposes of this clinical guideline are to describe evidence-based physical therapy intervention for individuals with functional constipation and provide action statements to guide clinical practice. Continue Reading
Dr. Justin Moore is the CEO of the APTA, leading its federal and state affairs departments, and serving as the lead lobbyist on Capitol Hill. He has written, presented, and lectured on health policy, payment, and government affairs issues across the country and to a variety of health care and busine Continue Reading
Robust discussion between physical therapists (PTs), policymakers, and insurance companies was facilitated to examine the reimbursement process. In addition, states shared strategies for permanent telehealth coverage, and participants were encouraged to use data and infographics to demonstrate the Continue Reading
