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Listening, Learning, Leading: A PTA's Path Into Pelvic Health Advocacy
Listening, Learning, Leading: A PTA's Path Into Pelvic Health Advocacy

Listening, Learning, Leading: A PTA's Path Into Pelvic Health Advocacy Continue Reading

Postedby Brooke Pepper
Date posted11/25/2025


Recognizing that Pelvic Floor Therapy is a Privilege
Recognizing that Pelvic Floor Therapy is a Privilege

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

Postedby Alyse Turner
Date posted11/24/2025


Bridging the Gap: Why Sports Physical Therapists Need Pelvic Health Training
Bridging the Gap: Why Sports Physical Therapists Need Pelvic Health Training

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

Postedby Rebecca Schnadelbach Troulliet
Date posted11/24/2025


From the Training Room to the Pelvic Floor: How Athletics Sparked My Passion for Pelvic Health
From the Training Room to the Pelvic Floor: How Athletics Sparked My Passion for Pelvic Health

From the Training Room to the Pelvic Floor: How Athletics Sparked My Passion for Pelvic Health Continue Reading

Postedby Jenna L Carter
Date posted11/10/2025


Future PTA Pelvic Floor Specialist
Future PTA Pelvic Floor Specialist

From Failure to Focus: How Failing My Exams Led Me to the Pelvic Floor Field Continue Reading

Postedby Zakiyyah Bogan
Date posted11/10/2025


Strength from Within: Honoring My APTA Pelvic Health Scholarship Award
Strength from Within: Honoring My APTA Pelvic Health Scholarship Award

A little piece of my heart, my journey to the pelvic health specialty, and my dream of helping others, all wrapped into the exciting scholarship moment. Continue Reading

Postedby Alexandra Sanders
Date posted11/10/2025


Collaboration Between Specialties to Enhance Patient Outcomes
Collaboration Between Specialties to Enhance Patient Outcomes

I had the distinct honor of presenting our workshop: “Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: A Comprehensive Approach to Menopause Transitions”, with Dr. Naz Siddique, Dr. Anne Ford, and Dee Hartmann during the American Urogynecology Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week (AUGS PFD Week). Continue Reading

Postedby Ingrid Harm-Ernandes
Date posted10/28/2025


From Observation to Advocacy: My Path into Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
From Observation to Advocacy: My Path into Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Pelvic health is not just a specialty—it’s a movement toward dignity, healing, and whole-person care. Continue Reading

Postedby Olivia Alloway
Date posted10/24/2025


What Are We Doing to Address the Unique Needs of Our Patients?
What Are We Doing to Address the Unique Needs of Our Patients?

What are we doing to address the unique needs of our patients? Continue Reading

Postedby Danielle Berres
Date posted10/20/2025


Leadership Pathways: Pamela Kays, PT, DPT, EdD, WCS, PRPC
Leadership Pathways: Pamela Kays, PT, DPT, EdD, WCS, PRPC

I heard about volunteer and election opportunities from Academy emails. I know we all get them, and there came a time when I was ready to find out more about how to get involved when an email popped up in my inbox. Continue Reading

Postedby Pamela Kays
Date posted09/30/2025


Leadership Pathways: Roberta "Bobbie" Stergar, PT, DPT
Leadership Pathways: Roberta "Bobbie" Stergar, PT, DPT

Initially I received an email with a call for reviewers. I thought I would be a good fit to be a reviewer. I really enjoy the flexibility of the ERC. I am able to chose my availability which allows me to be very active when I am able as well as step back when I have too many other commitments. Continue Reading

Postedby Roberta L. Stergar
Date posted09/16/2025


Leadership Pathways: Matt Harville, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT, PRPC
Leadership Pathways: Matt Harville, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT, PRPC

When I was on the Male Health Special Interest Group, we had a pop-up event where experts gave specialized talks on various aspects of male pelvic health. We had so many attendees, and it was very inspiring for me as a leader who helped to schedule and plan this event. Also, being able to discuss an Continue Reading

Postedby Matthew Harville
Date posted09/15/2025