Interdisciplinary

Discover one of the most private challenges that your orthopedic patients are afraid to disclose and what you can do to help. Continue Reading

This brochure summarizes information for health care providers about postpartum pelvic girdle pain based on the clinical practice guidelines. The file can be downloaded and printed for distribution to potential referral sources. Continue Reading

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

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common and relevant condition that affects many patients worldwide.  According to our evidence, PFD can affect approximately 20-25% of women and men in the United States... Continue Reading

In this talk we will review the complications associated with complex obstetrical lacerations and their treatment. This will include discussing the histology of healing, surgical revision and repair, and considerations for the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in relation to vaginal and perineal wound Continue Reading

Going into my first childbirth, I naively thought that because I was a physical therapist and had some pelvic health knowledge that I would innately know how to navigate through labor and postpartum recovery. Continue Reading

People are more likely to be diagnosed between 15 – 30 years of age or between 50-80 years of age and there is equal distribution between genders.  Over the past decade, it has been detected in the younger population without a clear explanation.   Continue Reading

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is usually a multifactorial problem and can be caused by the complex interaction of gynecological, gastrointestinal, urological, musculoskeletal, neurological and psychosocial conditions among others. Continue Reading

Learn more about various oncologic conditions, lymphedema, and how it relates to pelvic and women’s health from from Dr. Alex Hill, a dual board-certified women’s health and oncology physical therapist. Continue Reading

Do you love ortho PT, but also have an interest in pelvic health? Then come learn from Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, how the two go hand-in-hand and how ortho and pelvic PTs can work together to provide the best patient care. Continue Reading

Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. Continue Reading

The PACER series offered by the APTA Learning Center is presented through a collaborative effort from the APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, the APTA Academy of Acute Care Management, and the APTA Section on Health Policy and Administration. Continue Reading