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The authors of the brand new CPG for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population will summarize their findings for providing physical therapy to postpartum individuals with PGP. Continue Reading
Cesarean section is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States and national rates for this surgery are rising. Rates of cesarean section are also increasing among low-risk, first-time mothers who present with normal “head down” positioning of their babies. Continue Reading
I want to shatter the stigmas and eliminate the shame around sex, the bladder and bowel, and the continuum of pregnancy. As well as protect the people who need our expertise the most. Continue Reading
People are more likely to be diagnosed between 15 – 30 years of age or between 50-80 years of age and there is equal distribution between genders. Over the past decade, it has been detected in the younger population without a clear explanation. Continue Reading
I’m so excited to be the recipient of the Kimberly Seymour Scholarship Award for 2022. Though I only met Kim once, she made a big impact on my PT trajectory. During school, I volunteered as her medical model for the Academy’s PH1 lab, because she was pregnant at the time with her second child. Continue Reading
Although the musculoskeletal system is a key component to running readiness, this report provides information beyond this system that can be evaluated and considered when working with postpartum runners. Continue Reading
As a young adult, I struggled with pelvic pain and was told that I was crazy by many doctors. It wasn’t until I found a pelvic floor therapist that I felt seen and heard and started to heal. After having kids, I became even more of an advocate for pelvic floor therapy, and decided to become one myse Continue Reading
I first discovered pelvic health physical therapy through shadowing a family friend who is a pelvic PT. I immediately fell in love with the profession and everything that pelvic PTs stand for. Continue Reading
The Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy is thrilled to welcome Audrey Brown, SPT and Kayla Koren, SPT to the Digital Media Committee! Continue Reading
In this research report by Havens et al., researchers investigated current trends and practices related to baby wearing in the U.S. Baby wearing has significantly grown in popularity in the last few decades in Western countries, although it dates to our early hominid ancestors. Continue Reading
Through being active as a member, I have connected with several students from around the country who have similar interests. At CSM this year we were able to meet up in person for the first time, and it felt like we had known each other for many years. Continue Reading
As pelvic health therapists, the intimacy and vulnerability may be even greater due to some of the internal exams and interventions that come with the specialty. Due to this, it is more important than ever that pelvic health therapists, and all healthcare workers, engage in trauma-informed care. Continue Reading
