If you’ve been referred to pelvic floor physical therapy—or you’re considering it—you may be wondering what the experience will actually be like. Knowing what to expect can ease anxiety and help you feel more confident taking this step for your health. Continue Reading
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Don’t just learn pelvic health—master it. Join a vibrant community of passionate professionals dedicated to advancing care through education, advocacy, and excellence. Continue Reading
In this powerful reflection, Dr. Bridget Ochuko shares how listening to birth workers reshaped a national initiative—and why centering pelvic health in marginalized communities can transform maternal outcomes for everyone. Continue Reading
Discover how tailoring pelvic floor physical therapy to patients’ real-life challenges and socioeconomic context can maximize outcomes. Continue Reading
Read about Physical Therapist Assistant, Zakiyyah Bogan, and her journey into pelvic health physical therapy! Continue Reading
From advocating for survivors of sexual violence in Ecuador to pursuing a dream of opening a nonprofit women’s health center, my journey into pelvic health is fueled by a passion for empowering women to heal, move, and thrive—no matter their stage of life or level of activity. Continue Reading
From orthopedics to pelvic health, learn about McKenzie’ journey of marrying the two specialties of physical therapy. Continue Reading
APTA and APTA Pelvic Health are advocating to improve access to vital postpartum care, including pelvic floor physical therapy. This persistence is paying off in the 119th Congress: These efforts have paved the way for the return of a bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, known as th Continue Reading
Explore Shaqundra's path to becoming a pelvic health physical therapist assistant in a rural, underserved community. Continue Reading
Discover your professional home in pelvic and abdominal health! Join APTA, your state chapter, and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to access cutting-edge education, clinical tools, and a powerful community of passionate PTs and PTAs. Start your journey today! Continue Reading
Discover how pelvic health PTs are changing lives for children with bowel, bladder, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Explore how your expertise translates to pediatric care in this 45-minute webinar designed for pelvic health PTs ready to expand their impact and help children thrive... Continue Reading
Join industry experts Gráinne Donnelly and Silvia Giagio as they explore how Instagram posts shape the perceptions and exercise behaviors of women with Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA). Continue Reading