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As we continue to face day-to-day uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 variants, our Academy wants to provide our members with some updates and options concerning CSM 2022 San Antonio, TX. Continue Reading
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects up to 1 in 4 women, yet CPP can be mismanaged by health care providers (HCPs). Patients with CPP often struggle in the healthcare system, and negative patient-provider interactions persist despite increased knowledge and evidence about CPP. Continue Reading
The American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APHPT) endorses pessary fitting and management provided by qualified pelvic health physical therapists. Continue Reading
Telehealth is the use of electronic communication to remotely provide health care information and services. Due to the recent COVID-19 impact on our communities and professions, telehealth is at the center of attention in the physical therapy industry. Continue Reading
Pelvic Pain - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Causes of pelvic pain can include STIs, cysts, endometriosis, and UTIs. Some conditions that cause pelvic pain may get worse if left untreated. Continue Reading
Are you interested in learning more about men’s pelvic and sexual health? Join the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health’s Student Special Interest Group for an evening with Dr. Susie Gronski, PT, DPT! We will learn about Dr. Gronski’s specialty practice and have an opportunity to ask questions. We look for Continue Reading
According to Heather Jeffcoat, president-elect of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, this forces pressure on the pelvic floor leading to potential “incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse,” she told The Washington Post. Continue Reading
Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT is a Board Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist with a passion for optimizing early recovery immediately after delivery, abdominal surgery, and cancer treatment in the acute care setting. Continue Reading
At my OBGYN appointment, I had to advocate for myself to receive a referral to OP Pelvic Health PT. I thought about all the mothers who didn’t know to ask. I ended up having to pay out of pocket for the majority of my recovery expenses. I thought about all those who couldn’t afford this necessary Continue Reading
The pervasiveness of this habit can largely be attributed to a common approach to fitness that’s overly focused on the abdominal muscles, as well as societal beauty standards that emphasize a flat stomach... Continue Reading
As with other pelvic surgeries such as hernia repairs or hysterectomies, radical prostatectomies can be performed with a laparoscopic technique or with an open incision. Continue Reading
In a prospective observational study of postpartum women, Leopold and colleagues found a decrease in interrectus distance, and improvements in both low back pain related disability and stress urinary incontinence following a 12-week online core strengthening program. Continue Reading
