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Real Talk: Dealing with Urinary Incontinence After Having a Baby??
Real Talk: Dealing with Urinary Incontinence After Having a Baby??

Discover the untold struggles of postpartum life as we break the silence on urinary incontinence, and learn how pelvic physical therapy can help new moms reclaim their confidence and quality of life. Continue Reading

Postedby Khushali Harishbhai Trivedi
Date posted07/3/2024


From Gems to Gyms
From Gems to Gyms

This is the journey on how I went from a geoscience major to pursuing pelvic floor PT. Continue Reading

Postedby Tala Thorne-Bateman
Date posted07/3/2024


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


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 Antonacci
Date posted05/29/2024


From Barging into Bathrooms to Helping People Stop Barging into Bathrooms, Why I became a pelvic PT
From Barging into Bathrooms to Helping People Stop Barging into Bathrooms, Why I became a pelvic PT

Jenny is a pelvic health PT who lives in the Daytona Beach area with her husband and two cats. She opened Porter Pelvic PT in 2023 for everyone with a pelvis who experiences abdominopelvic dysfunction. Learn about how she became a pelvic health PT! Continue Reading

Postedby Jenny Porter
Date posted05/10/2024


Clicking for Change: Redefining Pelvic Health through Social Media
Clicking for Change: Redefining Pelvic Health through Social Media

Through social media and collaborations, the goal is to empower black women to prioritize their well-being and bridge healthcare disparities. Continue Reading

Postedby Bransyl Boston
Date posted05/10/2024


Empathy to Enlightenment : My journey in Women's Health
Empathy to Enlightenment : My journey in Women's Health

My interest had always been in musculoskeletal disorders since I started studying physical therapy. Even while working I found myself drawing towards assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, during the past few months, I got a chance to see postpartum females Continue Reading

Postedby Aisha Khan
Date posted05/10/2024


My Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Journey
My Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Journey

Passionate about pelvic health, sparked by a dedicated professor and clinical experience. Excited to continue making a difference in patients' lives. Continue Reading

Postedby Alex Lea Orr
Date posted05/10/2024


The Journey of a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
The Journey of a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

The journey to become a pelvic health physical therapist is transformative, driven by personal encounters with pelvic floor dysfunction. It's marked by empathy and challenges, offering profound moments of healing in healthcare's specialized landscape. Continue Reading

Postedby Katherine Patricia Breeze
Date posted05/10/2024


2024 Academy Elections: Meet Your Candidates on May 7, 9, and 13!
2024 Academy Elections: Meet Your Candidates on May 7, 9, and 13!

Join your Nominating Committee as they introduce the 2024 election slate this week! The Nominating Committee has scheduled three upcoming meet and greets that will be hosted virtually throughout the week. Meet and greet events will be recorded and recordings will be made available here. Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2024


JWPHPT Welcomes Dr. Shefali Christopher as New Associate Editor
JWPHPT Welcomes Dr. Shefali Christopher as New Associate Editor

Shefali Christopher PT, DPT, PhD, LAT, ATC serves as the director of admissions and is a core faculty member of the Tufts DPT Seattle program. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted04/26/2024


How My Journey into Pelvic Health Influences My Career
How My Journey into Pelvic Health Influences My Career

Learn how Samantha let their journey into pelvic floor physical influence their empathy with patients. Continue Reading

Postedby Samantha Angelika Janssen
Date posted03/13/2024