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Navigate education, licensure, clinical training, employment, and professional development resources for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students interested in pelvic health. Explore career tips and recommendations from our community of pelvic health physical therapy providers.

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Explore the education, licensure, clinical experience, and specialized training that can help prepare physical therapists for a career in pelvic health.

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Physical Therapist Assistant Pathway

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Learn how physical therapist assistants can develop relevant knowledge and skills while working under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist.

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My Pelvic Health Journey From Residency to Now
My Pelvic Health Journey From Residency to Now

By going the residency route, my career has opened up to many possibilities I didn't think were feasible until now. Continue Reading

Postedby Rachael Nevsimal
Date posted10/20/2023


Promote Your Practice on PT Locator™ Help Providers & Patients Find You
Promote Your Practice on PT Locator™ Help Providers & Patients Find You

PT Locator™  is the ultimate resource for other healthcare providers and members of the public find a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) / Physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2023


Become a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Become a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist

The ABPTS iscurrently accepting applications for the 2024 board certification specialty examinations, with an “early bird” submission deadline of July 1, 2023, and a final submission deadline of September 30, 2023. Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


New Podcast Launched by the Early-Professional SIG & Ep 1: Many Paths to Pelvic PT
New Podcast Launched by the Early-Professional SIG & Ep 1: Many Paths to Pelvic PT

The growing profession of pelvic floor physical therapy has attracted clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds. In today’s episode we meet with 4 pelvic floor PTs who took different avenues to join the practice. Ebony Carothers, Natalia Susul, Aimee Clements and Christine Klein discuss their un Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2021


Becoming Pelvic Health Certified
Becoming Pelvic Health Certified

Are you interested in becoming pelvic health certified? Join Dr. Whitney Bartley for a free webinar to learn more about the CAPP-Pelvic Certification process and how you can receive training to treat pelvic health conditions. Continue Reading

Date posted07/8/2021


Exploring the World of Pelvic Health
Exploring the World of Pelvic Health

In this open discussion webinar, participants will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Julia Smeltz on the various types of pelvic health physical therapy. Learn more about common patient populations and diagnoses within pelvic health and the numerous areas of practice as a pelvic health provider Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted06/6/2021


Volunteering for APTA Pelvic Health – What I Didn’t Know I Needed
Volunteering for APTA Pelvic Health – What I Didn’t Know I Needed

As I began my volunteer path with the Academy of Pelvic Health, the driving factor for serving was having a positive impact on the type of patients we treat.  As both a volunteer with the Academy and as a Pelvic and Abdominal specialist, undertaking roles for the betterment of the community fuels my Continue Reading

Postedby Kristi Lynn Kliebert
Date posted04/2/2021


Serving on the APTA Pelvic Health Board – What Does It Mean and What is Involved
Serving on the APTA Pelvic Health Board – What Does It Mean and What is Involved

When running for a position on the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy’s Board of Directors, there are important aspects for you to consider regarding the role, commitment and responsibilities involved. In order to make an informed decision, below is important information for you to consider. Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2021


How Can You Learn More About Pelvic Health as a Student?
How Can You Learn More About Pelvic Health as a Student?

Pelvic health is one of the many specialty fields of physical therapy, yet as a student it may seem hard to find more about it. When I became interested in pelvic health, I started doing research, but what helped me the most was talking with different pelvic health physical therapists and hearing Continue Reading

Postedby Lindsay Durand Massumi
Date posted03/21/2021


A Student Physical Therapist’s Written Experience of Observing a Pelvic Health PT
A Student Physical Therapist’s Written Experience of Observing a Pelvic Health PT

Given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, many student observation opportunities are on hold. A Student Physical Therapist’s Written Experience of Observing a Pelvic Health PT: For Those Who Cannot During the Pandemic. Continue Reading

Postedby Katelyn Nicole Hickey
Date posted02/22/2021


How-to Guide for Educators: Teaching Strategies for Engaging Students on Social Media
How-to Guide for Educators: Teaching Strategies for Engaging Students on Social Media

As a faculty member, most of us are finding we are being bombarded with a myriad of strategies to engage our students in synchronous and asynchronous on-line and/or hybrid models of content delivery.  It can be daunting to not only become comfortable with various tech equipment, but also... Continue Reading

Postedby Mary Kay Dockter
Date posted11/5/2020


The Value of Social Media for Professional Engagement
The Value of Social Media for Professional Engagement

As researchers, clinicians, and students, we have the opportunity to utilize social media to complement traditional methods of engaging with and disseminating research. Let’s discuss the impact of social media on research engagement and better understand the value in utilizing social media to... Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2020