Academy News

The Academy of Pelvic Health is proud to officially endorse the National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap, a national initiative led by the Society for Women's Health Research, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Women First Research Coalition. Continue Reading

Are you passionate about advancing Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy? We are seeking an Associate Editor to join our team and help shape the future of the field. Continue Reading

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare—and your perspective matters. APTA is inviting you to participate in the first nationally representative survey on AI in physical therapy. Share your experiences and help inform how AI is understood and integrated across the profession by Aug 1. Continue Reading

Congratulations to our newly elected leaders! We are pleased to officially announce the results of the 2026 Academy elections to our members and the professional community. Thank you to all members who participated in this year’s election... Continue Reading

The APTA State of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy report provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of pelvic health physical therapy in the United States. Continue Reading

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia A. Crane, PT, DPT, MBA, DSc, OCS, GCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, CLT, CEEAA, as the next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT), beginning with Volume 51 in 2027. 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

Now is the moment for us to mobilize the voices of those most impacted: our patients and their families. This is a physical or virtual hub dedicated to gathering powerful letters of support for H.R. 4074 and S. 4480. Here is your 3-Step Action Plan... 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

Formal comments regarding the Department of Education RISE committee’s proposed rule to classify physical therapy degrees as “graduate” and limit annual federal loans to $20,500 and a $100,000 aggregate limit. 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

In September 2025, the Women’s Health specialty officially transitioned to Pelvic and Women’s Health following approval by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and approval via the APTA House of Delegates. As a result, credentialed specialists who have previously used the WCS d Continue Reading