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Uncover the latest advancements, evidence-based research, and clinical practice guidelines in women's and pelvic health physical therapy published in the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and explore current research studies and other research opportunities and resources.

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Apply to Become the JWPHPT Digital Media Editor
Apply to Become the JWPHPT Digital Media Editor

Become a Digital Media Editor: Lead the charge in promoting vital research and content, working closely with our editorial team. Elevate your career while advancing women’s and pelvic health therapy! Continue Reading

Date posted09/28/2023


Apply to Join JWPHPT's Digital Media Committee
Apply to Join JWPHPT's Digital Media Committee

The JWPHPT is currently accepting applications to join the digital media committee. Shape the future of our journal and connect with professionals in the field. Apply your social media skills and enthusiasm to make a lasting impact! Continue Reading

Date posted08/17/2023


New Associate Editor at JWPHPT
New Associate Editor at JWPHPT

The JWPHPT editorial team welcomes our new Associate Editor, Tammy Roehling, PT, DPT, PhD. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted08/1/2023


$40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant
$40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant

The Foundation is offering a $40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant closely aligned with the research priorities of APTA Pelvic Health. This grant is generously supported through the Research Excellence in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Fund. Apply by August 2, 2023! Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2023


JWPHPT Call for Papers | Gender Issues in Trauma-Informed Physical Therapy
JWPHPT Call for Papers | Gender Issues in Trauma-Informed Physical Therapy

JWPHPT welcomes original research, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, case reports, and clinical commentary articles. This special issue will focus on research in gender-based violence, gender equity and justice in healthcare, intimate partner violence, toxic stress, and health outcomes Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted02/14/2023


New Senior Editor and Digital Media Editor at JWPHPT
New Senior Editor and Digital Media Editor at JWPHPT

The team is deeply grateful to Mary Dockter, PT, PhD, Senior Editor and Rita Gillan, PT, DPT, Digital Media Editor for their years of dedicated service to the journal. Words seem inadequate to express our measure of thanks to Mary and Rita for their contributions to the growth and success of JWPHPT. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted02/7/2023


Faculty at The College of St. Scholastica are seeking help from DPT and PTA educators!
Faculty at The College of St. Scholastica are seeking help from DPT and PTA educators!

Do you teach in a CAPTE-accredited or developing program as faculty or as a guest speaker? If you do, please consider participating in a study investigating the specific lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer, intersex, asexual... Continue Reading

Date posted01/27/2023


Movement Impairments in Women with and without Urinary Urgency/Frequency
Movement Impairments in Women with and without Urinary Urgency/Frequency

It is standard practice to assess the function of the pelvic floor muscles when evaluating patients with urinary urgency and frequency. But should we be looking beyond the pelvic floor muscles at movements and postures of the spine, hip, and pelvis?  Continue Reading

Date posted12/21/2022


How do we define pelvic health?
How do we define pelvic health?

“The answer is simple, there are so many aspects of women’s health that extend well beyond the pelvis.  I wanted to maintain the journal’s vast landscape on all aspects of women’s health physical therapy (PT) while extending its reach to include pelvic health for everyone.” Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted12/20/2022


JWPHPT Volume 46, Issue 4 Highlights
JWPHPT Volume 46, Issue 4 Highlights

To investigate the mechanical effects of postural behavior, Dr Danna-dos-Santos and colleagues simulated third trimester weight in nonpregnant people finding changes in mediolateral body sway upon removal of the additional weight.  Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted11/16/2022


Participate in a Research Survey: Board Certification in Pain Management Specialization
Participate in a Research Survey: Board Certification in Pain Management Specialization

Since pain crosses all specialty areas, your help is crucial to make sure we identify key aspects of pain management practice across the different specialties.  Our goal is to create a comprehensive, representative Description of Pain Management Specialty Practice as we move toward ABPTS specialty.. Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2022


JWPHPT Volume 46, Issue 3 Highlights
JWPHPT Volume 46, Issue 3 Highlights

Dr. Donnelly and associates continue with Part B, exploring the influence of prenatal exercise guidance and advice regarding running habits... Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted07/27/2022