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The Effect of a Combined Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Gross Motor Strengthening Program on Urinary Incontinence in School-Aged Children With Typical Development: A Descriptive Retrospective Case Series. Read the series to find out more about effective... Continue Reading
The impact of COVID-19 has had a rippling effect on our lives, families, patients and practices. Navigating the vast legislative changes, workplace changes and lifestyle changes has been stressful and difficult for many of us. Where do we go from there? Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is delighted to announce the return of the $10,000 research grant. Research remains to be a high priority for our field, professionals and our Academy. The 2020 $10,000 Research Grant has been generously sponsored by Intimate Rose, a strong supporter of Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy has partnered again with Daniel D. Gruber, MS, MD, FACOG, FPMRS, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, to provide Part 2 of the Urogynecological Clinical Evaluation and Treatments online video course. Continue Reading
In this issue, Dr Mannen and associates examined the biomechanics of holding infants under different conditions. Dr Bonis and colleagues performed a quantitative longitudinal study evaluating the effects of exercise and behavioral modifications on women with pelvic floor dysfunction and lumbopelvic Continue Reading
What do I need to assess and what outcome measure should I use to care for patients who are transgender/non-binary? There are many aspects to PT when working with people who are transgender/non-binary. We are going to explore the many aspects of care through the lens of outcome measures. Continue Reading
A $30 billion emergency relief package began rolling out on April 10, making direct deposits into provider and facility accounts based on 2019 Medicare billing. Continue Reading
Blood Flow Restriction and Its Potential Use in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Incontinence: A Case Study. Read the Case Report to find out more about how Blood Flow Restriction can improve patient outcomes and augment traditional pelvic floor therapy treatments. Continue Reading
In this literature review, the authors investigate the following key questions pertaining to older male patients presenting to physical therapy with diastasis recti (DR). Continue Reading
The authors found moderate evidence to support the use of yoga to improve pain and psychological and emotional QOL domains in women with chronic pelvic pain. Continue Reading
s of March 30, 39 states have received federal 1135 waivers on a range of Medicaid requirements including prior authorization, provider enrollment, public notice mandates, and fair hearing request timelines. Continue Reading
The pediatric physical therapy resource is directed at PTs and PTAs who manage these patients, especially in school settings. Topics include school closings and IEP services, remote learning, and a discussion of factors that need to be considered in providing pediatric physical therapy via telehealt Continue Reading
