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!
I first discovered pelvic health physical therapy through shadowing a family friend who is a pelvic PT. I immediately fell in love with the profession and everything that pelvic PTs stand for. Continue Reading
The Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy is thrilled to welcome Audrey Brown, SPT and Kayla Koren, SPT to the Digital Media Committee! Continue Reading
Through being active as a member, I have connected with several students from around the country who have similar interests. At CSM this year we were able to meet up in person for the first time, and it felt like we had known each other for many years. Continue Reading
Prior to the fall semester of my first year in the DPT program at UW-Madison, pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) didn’t exist to me. The most I knew about women’s issues postpartum was from the Facebook posts of my childhood neighbor... Continue Reading
At my OBGYN appointment, I had to advocate for myself to receive a referral to OP Pelvic Health PT. I thought about all the mothers who didn’t know to ask. I ended up having to pay out of pocket for the majority of my recovery expenses. I thought about all those who couldn’t afford this necessary Continue Reading
The growing profession of pelvic floor physical therapy has attracted clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds. In today’s episode we meet with 4 pelvic floor PTs who took different avenues to join the practice. Ebony Carothers, Natalia Susul, Aimee Clements and Christine Klein discuss their un Continue Reading
The JWHPT Editorial Team is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Bagwell PT, PhD, DPT, as our new Associate Editor. Jenny is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at California State University Long Beach. Continue Reading
Pelvic Health Rehab has always been a topic which interested me ever since my rural posting in graduate school. The problems were so commonly present in women, but even talking about them was considered a taboo, let alone treatment for them. Continue Reading
It is with great sadness, we share of Kimberly “Kim” Seymour’s recent passing. Kim has served in various roles in the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, most notably her role in the Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group (PPSIG 2018-2021)... Continue Reading
The Academy is delighted to announce the recipient of the 2021 $5,000 Research Grant Award, Andrea Wood, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (Fellow/Principal Investigator) and the investigative team... Continue Reading
Even from a young age, I found pregnancy to be fascinating. I remember placing a hand on my sister’s pregnant belly and feeling her twin daughters move and wiggle inside. The changes the body goes through and how our bodies compensate to create life is truly a miracle. Continue Reading
I remember the 1st time my senior drill sergeant sat down and took off his hat. A few moments before he had tossed a large metal trash can across the bay as we scrambled through the chaos of sea bags and boots that hadn’t even been broken in yet. Continue Reading
