The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy mourns the loss of Donna J. Del Vecchio, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, who passed away suddenly at the age of 63 on August 12th. Donna's career and life were filled with dedication, compassion, and a pioneering spirit that Continue Reading
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Join APTA Pelvic Health in celebrating the incredible work of pelvic health physical therapy professionals and their commitment to transforming lives. Discover how both patients and professionals can get involved in this year's National PT Month! Continue Reading
Volunteer at CSM 2025: Room Monitors & Booth Volunteers Needed! Are you attending CSM 2025 in Houston, TX on Feb 12-15? Help represent the Academy and ensure the sessions run smoothly. Volunteers will receive up to 50% off a course scheduled in 2025. Fill out the volunteer form by January 31, 2025. Continue Reading
We are proud to support Rowena Tam, PT, DPT, who received a 2024 Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarship. She is pursuing research focused on advancing excellence in abdominal and pelvic health. Continue Reading
Driven by member passion, the Academy is launching a Pediatric Pelvic Health SIG to transform care through awareness, education, and collaboration, with four directors set to begin planning in Fall 2024 for a February 2025 launch—apply by September 15, 2024! Continue Reading
We are incredibly proud of these remarkable members and their dedication to advancing the field of physical therapy. Congratulations to Tracy, Jill, Meryl, and Laurel on these well-deserved honors! Continue Reading
Join the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in celebrating our newest Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialists! Becoming a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist is a prestigious achievement that signifies advanced expertise in women’s health physical therapy. Continue Reading
This is the initial summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final rule; citations provided below correspond to the display copy of the proposed rule. Sections indicated by teal divider. Continue Reading
Looking to publish your research in women's and pelvic health physical therapy? Submit to JWPHPT, the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, the official quarterly journal of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health. Continue Reading
We need your support to help more people more easily learn about pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy and its benefits. Your story could inspire someone to seek help, educate themselves about their options, and begin their path to recovery and strength. Continue Reading
Completed our 1-min survey by July 14, 2024. Population health trends have presented significant needs and demands of PT services to manage public health challenges in areas of geriatrics, pediatrics, oncology, pelvic Continue Reading
We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2024 election for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Your votes have been counted, and we are excited to welcome our newly elected leaders who will lead us into a bright future. Continue Reading