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COVID-19 and Pelvic Health Considerations
COVID-19 and Pelvic Health Considerations

Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2020


Obstacles & Opportunities | Virtual APTA House of Delegates
Obstacles & Opportunities | Virtual APTA House of Delegates

During the past few months of the COVID 19 pandemic, we pivoted and responded to meet your professional educational needs by creating and offering excellent, affordable and convenient virtual educational courses. But, did you know we also have been representing you at the first ever virtual HOD? Continue Reading

Postedby Secili Hurley DeStefano
Date posted06/4/2020


PACER Series Webinar: Pelvic Health Considerations & COVID-19
PACER Series Webinar: Pelvic Health Considerations & COVID-19

Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2020


COVID-19: Returning to Work?
COVID-19: Returning to Work?

As state and federal guidelines are updated in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy has received requests from members for guidance in re-opening their practices. Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Parker-Guerrero
Date posted05/27/2020


“I Just Beared Through It:” Southern U.S. Christian Women’s Experiences of Chronic Dyspareunia
“I Just Beared Through It:” Southern U.S. Christian Women’s Experiences of Chronic Dyspareunia

There are few studies that explore the effects of religious upbringing in relation to women’s experiences of chronic dyspareunia.  This study explored the impact of cultural influences and the exposure to messages of shame and fear in regard to sexual intercourse and pelvic health. Continue Reading

Date posted05/26/2020


2020 Summer Book Reviewers are In!
2020 Summer Book Reviewers are In!

We have selected four titles to help make your reading selection easier. Thank you to our book reviewers, Amanda Olson, PT, DPT, PRPC and Rebecca Stephenson, PT, DPT, MS, WCS! Continue Reading

Postedby Rebecca G. Stephenson
Date posted05/26/2020


Meeting the Challenge of Postacute Care: The PACER Series
Meeting the Challenge of Postacute Care: The PACER Series

The PACER series offered by the APTA Learning Center is presented through a collaborative effort from the APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, the APTA Academy of Acute Care Management, and the APTA Section on Health Policy and Administration. Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2020


The Use of Running Gait-Retraining in the Management of Chronic Stress Urinary Incontinence
The Use of Running Gait-Retraining in the Management of Chronic Stress Urinary Incontinence

This presentation will provide an evidence update on running gait retraining and the relevant biomechanics of the lower extremity and the pelvic floor. We will discuss some of the challenges of managing stress urinary incontinence in the postpartum female who want to return to running and the use of Continue Reading

Postedby Lisa M. Sator
Date posted05/14/2020


Evidence-Based Applications of Vaginal Trainers
Evidence-Based Applications of Vaginal Trainers

Vaginal trainers are a rehabilitation tool that can benefit a wide variety of patient populations and diagnosis. Certain diagnosis and post-surgical procedures benefit from following evidence informed protocols. Additionally, there are numerous techniques that can be utilized to provide gentle train Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Ann Olson
Date posted05/13/2020


Men's Health: What To Do About Your Pelvic Pain
Men's Health: What To Do About Your Pelvic Pain

Pain can come in many forms and affect any part of your body. That truly means any part of your body—even some areas you might not want to discuss. But know that if you are having pain in your most manly regions—particularly during your most intimate moments—you are not alone. Good news: there is a Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2020


Managing pelvic physical therapy during a pandemic
Managing pelvic physical therapy during a pandemic

How do you manage physical therapy during the pandemic? Physical therapist and pelvic health specialist Dr. Carrie Pagliano talks about how she's helping clients. Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2020


Bridge the Divide: Create Your Connection From Research to Practice
Bridge the Divide: Create Your Connection From Research to Practice

Integrating research into how you make clinical decisions requires the assimilation of high-quality suitable evidence as well as strategies for combining this new knowledge with the everyday world of patient care. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted05/6/2020