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Moms Are Athletes, Too: Why I Became a Pelvic Health PT
Moms Are Athletes, Too: Why I Became a Pelvic Health PT

My journey into motherhood sparked a new passion to connect my love for sports and orthopedics with helping moms reach their postpartum fitness goals. Continue Reading

Postedby Christa O’Brien
Date posted06/14/2024


JWPHPT Call for Papers | Overactive Bladder & Beyond Unraveling Bladder Pain & Dysfunction
JWPHPT Call for Papers | Overactive Bladder & Beyond Unraveling Bladder Pain & Dysfunction

JWPHPT welcomes original research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, case reports, and clinical commentary articles. This special issue will focus on research in overactive bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, relationships between bladder dysfunction and.. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted06/11/2024


New Course ✨ A Comprehensive Look at Pelvic Venous Disorders (PeVD)
New Course ✨ A Comprehensive Look at Pelvic Venous Disorders (PeVD)

Enroll now and receive immediate access to this online course designed to enhance your ability to screen, assess, and comprehensively treat your clients with pelvic venous disorders (PeVD), a notoriously under-recognized and misdiagnosed cause of chronic pelvic pain. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted06/6/2024


Holding the Line: Does Anything Actually Work to Heal DRA?
Holding the Line: Does Anything Actually Work to Heal DRA?

In this webinar, the speakers take a deep dive into the evidence for and against non-surgical treatment of diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA). They also discuss the current standard of care for DRA, and draw on both research and practice to identify opportunities for further research collaboration. Continue Reading

Postedby Roberta L. Stergar
Date posted05/30/2024


Gear Up for the 2024 Academy Elections June 1-July 1, 2024!
Gear Up for the 2024 Academy Elections June 1-July 1, 2024!

Elections will be open between June 1-July 1, 2024. If you are a current Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member, please remember to make sure that your membership profile is up-to-date with your best e-mail address and ensure that it does not expire during the election period. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted05/30/2024


Summer Skill Boost: Advance Your Career with Our Pelvic Health Courses!
Summer Skill Boost: Advance Your Career with Our Pelvic Health Courses!

ummer is the perfect time to invest in your professional growth. Enroll in our pelvic and obstetric health physical therapy courses to earn CEUs and enhance your expertise. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge or stay ahead in your field, our summer courses offer the perfect opportunity t Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2024


Harvest New Skills This Fall: CEUs in Pelvic Health for PTs, PTAs, and SPTs!
Harvest New Skills This Fall: CEUs in Pelvic Health for PTs, PTAs, and SPTs!

As the leaves turn, turn over a new leaf in your career. Enroll in our pelvic and obstetric health physical therapy courses this fall to earn CEUs and boost your professional capabilities. This is your opportunity to learn from the best, network with fellow therapists... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2024


Take Your PT Practice to the Next Level with Specialty Courses
Take Your PT Practice to the Next Level with Specialty Courses

Enhance your physical therapy skills with our specialty topic courses, taught by leading external educators. Dive into cutting-edge techniques and broaden your expertise to elevate your practice and provide exceptional care to your patients. Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2024


From Doubt to Dedication: How I Found Purpose as a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
From Doubt to Dedication: How I Found Purpose as a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Feeling lost in physical therapy school, I really had no idea what direction I was heading with my career. Continue Reading

Postedby Mikaela Sommer
Date posted05/29/2024


Early-Professional SIG: Meet Your 2024 Directors
Early-Professional SIG: Meet Your 2024 Directors

The Early Professional Special Interest Group has been brainstorming wonderful ways to assist our colleagues and we want to share them with you. Come for the energy and stay for the community as you learn about us and we listen to how we can serve! Continue Reading

Postedby Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Date posted05/29/2024


Pelvic Health Payment and Policy / May 2024 Updates
Pelvic Health Payment and Policy / May 2024 Updates

The new policy, effective September 4, 2024, brings a significant change by prohibiting noncompete agreements for future employment arrangements and rendering existing ones unenforceable. An employer is now required to provide “clear and conspicuous notice” to an employee with an existing noncompete Continue Reading

Postedby Kari Nies Smith
Date posted05/16/2024


APTA Pelvic Health Maryland State Rep Hosts MD's First In-Person Meetup!
APTA Pelvic Health Maryland State Rep Hosts MD's First In-Person Meetup!

Maryland State Meetup: "Common Vulvovaginal Conditions" in Baltimore, MDJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy's Maryland State Representative, Laura Scheufele, and Secretary, Kelly Huestis, recently hosted the first Maryland Pelvic Health in-person... Continue Reading

Postedby Laura L. Scheufele
Date posted05/15/2024