Patient Stories

Celebrating 50 Years

Your Journey Is Part of Our Story

Help us celebrate 50 years of advancing pelvic health physical therapy by sharing how pelvic health rehabilitation made a difference in your life.

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Years 1977–2027

Help someone else discover a path toward healing

As the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2027, we invite you to be part of this milestone by sharing your pelvic health rehabilitation journey.

For many people, finding pelvic health physical therapy is not easy. Some spend months—or even years—searching for answers before discovering that specialized physical therapy may help improve bladder, bowel, sexual, pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic pain, and abdominal health conditions.

Every patient story helps raise awareness that effective, evidence-based care is available. By sharing your experience, you can help educate others, reduce stigma surrounding pelvic health conditions, and inspire someone who may be struggling in silence to seek the care they deserve.

Your story has the power to give hope, encourage conversations, and remind others that they are not alone.

We would be honored to hear your story

Your experience does not need to be dramatic to be meaningful. Pelvic health rehabilitation can improve health, confidence, comfort, movement, and everyday life in many different ways.

Overcoming Pain

Share how physical therapy helped you understand or manage chronic pelvic or abdominal pain.

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Tell us how pelvic health rehabilitation supported you during pregnancy or after giving birth.

Returning to Activity

Describe your journey back to exercise, work, recreation, or the activities you love.

Regaining Confidence

Share how care helped you feel more comfortable, capable, or confident in daily life.

Ready to share your journey?

You may submit your story anonymously or include your name. If your story is selected, the Academy will contact you before featuring it as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration.

Selected stories may be featured on the Academy’s website, social media channels, or other commemorative materials only after we contact the individual who submitted the story. Submit My Story

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Scared to Run and Now Running a Half Marathon: Melissa Ann Aldrich
Scared to Run and Now Running a Half Marathon: Melissa Ann Aldrich

I went from not being able to run due to urinary incontinence to running half marathons. I'm now an SPT so I can help others do the same! Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Ann Aldrich
Date posted08/5/2026


Finding My Voice Again: Elena Martin
Finding My Voice Again: Elena Martin

Behind every diagnosis is a unique story worth sharing. Discover how Elena faced rectocele and found hope, healing, and renewed confidence through pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/15/2026


Beyond the Six-Week Checkup: Margaret Cordes
Beyond the Six-Week Checkup: Margaret Cordes

Behind every diagnosis is a unique story worth sharing. Discover how Margaret faced chronic pelvic pain and found hope, healing, and renewed confidence through pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted07/15/2026


Share Your Patient Story
Share Your Patient Story

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

Date posted07/8/2024