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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
Prostate cancer is a reality for many men in the world. In the United States, there are about 500,000 men who undergo radical prostatectomy surgery each year. Continue Reading
I’ve always been fascinated by the female body, and learning about the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor has only made me more excited to become a pelvic PT. Continue Reading
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
