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The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy hosted its annual General Business Meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 to provide the membership an overview of the 2020 year's performance, recognize physical therapy professionals. Continue Reading
Do you love ortho PT, but also have an interest in pelvic health? Then come learn from Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, how the two go hand-in-hand and how ortho and pelvic PTs can work together to provide the best patient care. Continue Reading
After having a baby, new moms have a lot to deal with – caring for the newest addition, sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, physical issues/pain – and for a lot of new moms, sexual dysfunction as well. Continue Reading
Given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, many student observation opportunities are on hold. A Student Physical Therapist’s Written Experience of Observing a Pelvic Health PT: For Those Who Cannot During the Pandemic. Continue Reading
Katelyn already was enrolled in a direct-admit physical therapy program at Carroll University in Wisconsin, however she did not know exactly where she saw the career taking her. It was during this time that Katelyn realized this would be the perfect path. Continue Reading
Nearly 20% of adult women in the U.S. report moderate to severe urinary incontinence, but few receive treatment. Continue Reading
Cesarean section represents the most commonly performed inpatient surgical procedure in the United States. The few studies currently available regarding the role of physical therapy in postoperative recovery only look at the first few days or weeks postpartum. Continue Reading
Many physical therapists started as patients themselves. This is how my experience with endometriosis led me to pursuing pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading
Would you like to know more about how to advocate for 4th trimester care? Join us as Gina Cunningham, DPT, Board Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist) discusses her passion on 4th trimester care and how she took action with local State... Continue Reading
PPP-RR-LD is an easy to follow proforma created by Gráinne Donnelly to assist physical therapists in their evaluation and management approach for diastasis rectus abdominis. Continue Reading
Selected Clinical Characteristics and Determinants of Obstetric Palsy Among Patients With Obstetric Fistula. In this research report, authors examined the various clinical characteristics and determinants to predict who may be at risk for developing obstetric fistula or obstetric palsy. Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) supports examination and intervention by licensed physical therapists in the management of individuals with pelvic dysfunctions… Continue Reading
