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Urgent Call to Action: Launch Your Mother Support Station to Champion H.R. 4074 & S. 4480
Urgent Call to Action: Launch Your Mother Support Station to Champion H.R. 4074 & S. 4480

Now is the moment for us to mobilize the voices of those most impacted: our patients and their families. This is a physical or virtual hub dedicated to gathering powerful letters of support for H.R. 4074 and S. 4480. Here is your 3-Step Action Plan... Continue Reading

Postedby Gail Heather Zitterkopf
Date posted05/14/2026


The Bathroom Rush: Connecting Pelvic Health and Fall Prevention in Older Adults
The Bathroom Rush: Connecting Pelvic Health and Fall Prevention in Older Adults

A student perspective on the overlooked connection between urinary urgency, pelvic health, and fall risk in older adults. Continue Reading

Postedby Ashley Noelle Peitz
Date posted05/14/2026


Advocating for Postpartum Care: Reflections From Capitol Hill Day
Advocating for Postpartum Care: Reflections From Capitol Hill Day

This year, I had the privilege of representing our profession and the Academy of Pelvic Health in congressional and Senate offices as part of APTA Capitol Hill Day 2026, advocating for maternal health policy and the role of physical therapy in the postpartum period. Continue Reading

Postedby Noam Eitan
Date posted05/11/2026


Reframing Perimenopause: Why Physical Therapy Matters More Than Ever
Reframing Perimenopause: Why Physical Therapy Matters More Than Ever

Interested in how PTs and PTAs, across a variety of clinical settings, can better support perimenopausal women through both rehabilitative and preventive care? Read this blog post by CA State Rep Yuhang Cai, inspired by a community screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause [Perimenopause]. Continue Reading

Postedby Yuhang Cai
Date posted05/11/2026


Bridging the Gap: What a Breastfeeding Conference Taught Me as a Future Pelvic Health PT
Bridging the Gap: What a Breastfeeding Conference Taught Me as a Future Pelvic Health PT

What can a pelvic health physical therapy student learn from a breastfeeding conference? More than I ever expected—and it reshaped how I see our role in maternal care. Continue Reading

Postedby Ya-Yu Liang
Date posted04/28/2026


A Pelvic PT's Guide to Treating Patients with Endometriosis
A Pelvic PT's Guide to Treating Patients with Endometriosis

Join EPSIG to review case studies with examination findings and treatment techniques for endometriosis. Continue Reading

Postedby Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Date posted03/25/2026


Beyond the Clinic: A Discussion on Advancing Pelvic Health in Rural Communities
Beyond the Clinic: A Discussion on Advancing Pelvic Health in Rural Communities

This webinar emphasizes practical application, inclusive communication, and patient-centered care, making it relevant for learners at various stages of training and clinical practice. Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted03/19/2026


A National Health Priority: Why Postpartum Physical Therapy Deserves Policy Support
A National Health Priority: Why Postpartum Physical Therapy Deserves Policy Support

In the United States, there's a growing recognition that true postpartum recovery is not about "bouncing back," but about healing, restoring function, and empowering women for the long term. Central to this paradigm shift is the critical, yet often underutilized, role of pelvic health PT. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted03/16/2026


Advancing Physical Therapy for the Perinatal Population
Advancing Physical Therapy for the Perinatal Population

Over the past year, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy’s Certificate of Advanced Practice in Obstetric Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) Committee undertook a major initiative to strengthen education in this specialty area. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted03/8/2026


Pelvic Floor 101: Function, Sexual Health & Patient Care
Pelvic Floor 101: Function, Sexual Health & Patient Care

This webinar emphasizes practical application, inclusive communication, and patient-centered care, making it relevant for learners at various stages of training and clinical practice. Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted03/5/2026


Intro to Pediatric Pelvic Health
Intro to Pediatric Pelvic Health

Join EPSIG and the new Pediatric SIG as they share information on pathways for getting started in pediatric pelvic health. They will expand on the breadth of conditions in this population and give practical tips on how to build your clinical confidence. Continue Reading

Postedby Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Date posted03/1/2026


Department of Education RISE Comment from Academy of Pelvic Health Board of Directors 
Department of Education RISE Comment from Academy of Pelvic Health Board of Directors 

Formal comments regarding the Department of Education RISE committee’s proposed rule to classify physical therapy degrees as “graduate” and limit annual federal loans to $20,500 and a $100,000 aggregate limit. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted02/23/2026