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APTA | Falls Prevention Legislation Introduced
APTA | Falls Prevention Legislation Introduced

On Monday, March 11th, APTA-supported legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would expand the role of falls screening and prevention by physical therapists and include PT falls prevention-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness visits. Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2024


Millicent M. McFarland Selected as the APTA Capitol Hill Day Early-Professional Scholar!
Millicent M. McFarland Selected as the APTA Capitol Hill Day Early-Professional Scholar!

Millicent Marie McFarland, PT, DPT has been named the APTA Capitol Hill Day Scholarship Recipient by the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. In April 2024, Millicent will be in Washington, D.C. from April 14-16, 2024 to connect, advocate, and make an impact alongside the Academy's Federal Aff Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2024


Apply to Become a CSM Poster & Platform Reviewer by April 30, 2024!
Apply to Become a CSM Poster & Platform Reviewer by April 30, 2024!

We are seeking to add more volunteers to help review the submitted abstracts for poster or platform presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting. New graduates and early professionals are encouraged to apply. Continue Reading

Date posted03/8/2024


Seeking a Short-Term Appointee for Early-Professional SIG Director Position
Seeking a Short-Term Appointee for Early-Professional SIG Director Position

Term: April 2024-February 2025 (term ends at the Annual Membership Meeting) Continue Reading

Date posted03/7/2024


"Pride + Pelvises" Pop-Up Event | Call for Proposal Closes on March 25, 2024!
"Pride + Pelvises" Pop-Up Event | Call for Proposal Closes on March 25, 2024!

Are you passionate about pelvic health physical therapy and committed to advancing inclusive care for the LGBTQIA+ community? We invite you to submit an educational session proposal for our upcoming virtual pop-up event "Pride + Pelvises"! Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024


The Academy Launches a Cross-Disciplinary Ambassador Program
The Academy Launches a Cross-Disciplinary Ambassador Program

Apply by July 1, 2024! This scholarship was launched to offer financial assistance to Academy members who have been accepted to present at interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary conferences in 2024... Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024


2024 Annual Membership Meeting Highlights and 2024 Award Recipients
2024 Annual Membership Meeting Highlights and 2024 Award Recipients

The Annual Membership Meeting, commonly known as the General Business Meeting, serves as a dedicated session to inform Academy members about the association's recent developments, performance in the past year, and upcoming initiatives for 2024. Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2024


2024 APTA Capitol Hill Day Early-Professional Scholarship
2024 APTA Capitol Hill Day Early-Professional Scholarship

The Academy of Pelvic Health would like to financially assist one (1) local area early professional member (0-5 years in practice) to participate in the Federal Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.  Continue Reading

Date posted02/13/2024


Meet Our APTA CSM 2024 Sponsors!
Meet Our APTA CSM 2024 Sponsors!

Get to know the Academy's esteemed sponsors for the 2024 CSM conference! Discover and explore the innovative solutions they bring to the table. Learn more about their offerings and how they're shaping the future of our profession. Continue Reading

Date posted02/8/2024


Prize Giveaways + Join Your Fellow Members at the Annual Membership Meeting (Virtual)
Prize Giveaways + Join Your Fellow Members at the Annual Membership Meeting (Virtual)

Join us for 1 hour on Tuesday, February 13 to learn all about the Academy's progress and achievements in the past year. This event is free to attend and is open to Academy members. By attending, you will be entered into a giveaway for one of our cool prizes! Continue Reading

Date posted02/7/2024


APTA CSM 2025 Houston | Proposal and Abstract Submissions Deadlines
APTA CSM 2025 Houston | Proposal and Abstract Submissions Deadlines

APTA CSM will be held Feb. 13-15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Deadline to submit session proposals is April 15, 2024. Deadline for Platform and Poster Abstracts is July 16, 2024. Call for submissions open Feb 28, 2024. Continue Reading

Date posted02/6/2024


Applications now being accepted for the 2024 APTA Harker Internship in Government Affairs
Applications now being accepted for the 2024 APTA Harker Internship in Government Affairs

The APTA Harker Internship is an annual paid internship in Government Affairs for third year DPT students. The internship duration is approximately 6-8 weeks, usually during the late spring/early summer timeframe, and provides experience in federal legislative advocacy, policy, and grassroots. One s Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Parker-Guerrero
Date posted02/5/2024