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A Large Need for Women’s Health Physical Therapists in Rural America
A Large Need for Women’s Health Physical Therapists in Rural America

My entire childhood, I dreamed of becoming a Veterinarian. I was a very good student in high school, and graduated Valedictorian of my small class. I then attended a prestigious liberal arts college for undergraduate... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2017


The Benefits of Getting Involved in Professional Associations as a Student Physical Therapist
The Benefits of Getting Involved in Professional Associations as a Student Physical Therapist

I had the honor of attending the National Student Conclave as the recipient of the NSC student scholarship sponsored by the Section on Women’s Health. I am a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Section on Women’s Health (SoWH) as there are many benefits to being invo Continue Reading

Postedby Stephanie Patricia Oscilowski
Date posted11/19/2017


Reflecting on My NSC 2018 Experience - Allie Cartier, SPT
Reflecting on My NSC 2018 Experience - Allie Cartier, SPT

As I was reflecting on my drive home from this past weekend at National Student Conclave, I was grinning ear to ear. This experience was so incredible, and it “fired me up” for my career and future in physical therapy. National Student Conclave is so different than Combined Section Meetings or NEXT  Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2017


2018 CSM Student Scholarship Winner, Christina Vivit
2018 CSM Student Scholarship Winner, Christina Vivit

Christina Vivit, SPT, is a second-year DPT student at Saint Louis University (DPT Candidate, Class of 2019) in St. Louis, Missouri, with interests in becoming a women’s health physical therapist. Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2017


5 Tips for DPT and PTA Students Attending CSM 2019
5 Tips for DPT and PTA Students Attending CSM 2019

Wholeheartedly, I would like to thank the APTA Section on Women’s Health for providing me with the 2018 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) Student Scholarship; I am so grateful for being part of such a welcoming, supportive, and passionate tribe of individuals as part of the Section on Women’s Health. Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2017


Part 2 - Interview with Yoshimi Sakurai
Part 2 - Interview with Yoshimi Sakurai

Yoshimi Sakurai is a physical therapist based in Tokyo, Japan, whose focus is in physical therapy for motor disorders. Yoshimi teaches at a local university and also sees a lot of patients with osteoarthritis. Yoshimi has recently taken the Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1 and the Fundamental Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2017


Part 1 - Women’s Health Physical Therapy Eduction: Interview with Aika Sasaoka
Part 1 - Women’s Health Physical Therapy Eduction: Interview with Aika Sasaoka

Aika Sasaoka is a physical therapist based in Tokyo, Japan, who has been treating post-partum women in their 20s-40s. Aika has taken perineal rehabilitation courses in France and has been interested in pursuing more education on urinary incontinence. Aika hopes to treat menopausal and elder women in Continue Reading

Date posted09/13/2017


The Dr is IN: Representing the SoWH at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
The Dr is IN: Representing the SoWH at the ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting was held this year in San Diego, CA on May 6-9, 2017.  I had the pleasure of attending and representing the SOWH by presenting two presentations, “OB Physical Therapy” and “GYN Physical Therapy” to a... Continue Reading

Postedby Darla Bowen Cathcart, PhD
Date posted08/2/2017


Why Women’s Health Has No Borders
Why Women’s Health Has No Borders

I have been teaching for the Section on Women’s Health for years, but what I witnessed in May 2017 as one of four instructors leading SOWH’s first Tokyo courses is the most amazing experience yet. Continue Reading

Postedby Karen Lynne Litos
Date posted06/2/2017


Deafness as a Physic: A Personal Experience
Deafness as a Physic: A Personal Experience

I have been deaf from birth. It rarely stops me from doing anything, but it does touch everything in my life. As with any disability, the degree to which it alters one’s experience and behavior can vary widely from person to person. Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2017


The Visible Life: Building Authentic Student/Patient Relationships
The Visible Life: Building Authentic Student/Patient Relationships

Something caught me by surprise when I began working with students full-time in the academic world. I find very interesting (and awesome) how they have this inner desire to know just as much about how to be an adult, professional, wife, or mom as they want to know about classroom physical therapy co Continue Reading

Postedby Lora Ann Mize
Date posted04/11/2017


Breaking Cultural Taboos about Feminine Health
Breaking Cultural Taboos about Feminine Health

Have you ever thought about how differently feminine health and hygiene are addressed around the world? Most cultures hold a taboo attitude to the discussion of various topics regarding bladder control, pain with sex or while menstruating, or proper usage of supplies during a woman’s period. Continue Reading

Date posted03/17/2017