Learn about exceptional achievements in pelvic health as we shine the spotlight on our dedicated members, sharing their experiences, expertise, and passion to empower and educate the public about the benefits of physical therapy. If you are an Academy member, share your story with us!
It only took one morning shadowing a pelvic health physical therapist to completely change the direction of my career. Continue Reading
Dr. Flores’ dedication to advancing physical therapy through leadership, scholarship, mentorship, and service reflects the very spirit of the FAPTA designation. Her contributions continue to shape and strengthen the profession while inspiring future generations of physical therapists. Continue Reading
There is a significant and growing need for pelvic health physical therapy providers in the rural communities of the United States. Continue Reading
A student perspective on the overlooked connection between urinary urgency, pelvic health, and fall risk in older adults. Continue Reading
This year, I had the privilege of representing our profession and the Academy of Pelvic Health in congressional and Senate offices as part of APTA Capitol Hill Day 2026, advocating for maternal health policy and the role of physical therapy in the postpartum period. Continue Reading
Interested in how PTs and PTAs, across a variety of clinical settings, can better support perimenopausal women through both rehabilitative and preventive care? Read this blog post by CA State Rep Yuhang Cai, inspired by a community screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause [Perimenopause]. Continue Reading
What can a pelvic health physical therapy student learn from a breastfeeding conference? More than I ever expected—and it reshaped how I see our role in maternal care. Continue Reading
Over the past year, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy’s Certificate of Advanced Practice in Obstetric Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) Committee undertook a major initiative to strengthen education in this specialty area. Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy proudly recognized the outstanding individuals and organizations whose leadership, scholarship, service, and collaboration continue to elevate our profession. Continue Reading
Listening, Learning, Leading: A PTA's Path Into Pelvic Health Advocacy Continue Reading
The field of pelvic floor physical therapy and pelvic health, as a whole, is expanding. But is word only getting around to certain groups of people? Has this field only been easily accessible to some, and not others? Continue Reading
Sports physical therapists are uniquely positioned to guide athletes through every phase of performance—but without pelvic health training, a critical piece of the puzzle is missing. This article reveals why pelvic health and sports orthopedics are inseparable, especially for active women and... Continue Reading
