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.
In this literature review, the authors investigate the following key questions pertaining to older male patients presenting to physical therapy with diastasis recti (DR). Continue Reading
The authors found moderate evidence to support the use of yoga to improve pain and psychological and emotional QOL domains in women with chronic pelvic pain. Continue Reading
Most of us have heard the question “when can I safely get back to running after delivery?” Until last year, we had very little guidance on what to tell our patients. Read on to learn more. Continue Reading
Engaging in physical activity and breastfeeding are 2 of the healthiest behaviors a new mother can participate in, yet a majority of mothers are not achieving physical activity or breastfeeding recommendations. Continue Reading
Interventions for Overactive Bladder: Review of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Urgency Control Strategies. It is common practice to focus on education and behavioral retraining when treating patients to overcome urgency. Continue Reading
A Survey Study: Confidence and Perceived Role of Physical Therapists in Treating Patients Who Are Pre- and Postpartum in the Outpatient Setting. In the survey we have listed multiple diagnoses and circumstances during which a woman may present to physical therapy. Continue Reading
Outcomes Following Multidisciplinary Management of Women With Residual Pelvic Pain and Dyspareunia Following Synthetic Vaginal Mesh and/or Mesh Sling Removal. The authors of this study found that there was some improvement in patient condition in 50% of patients who were compliant with... Continue Reading
Pain relief is complicated. Pelvic pain relief is even more complicated. This clinical commentary sheds light upon the multiple mechanisms through which manual therapy can be effective in maximizing pelvic pain relief outcomes. Continue Reading
In a collaborative effort by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical therapy of the APTA, the clinical practice guideline for physical therapy management for pelvic girdle pain in the antepartum population was published in 2017. Continue Reading
There is a lack of evidence in the literature that describes and supports a rehabilitation strategy in more chronic cases of diastasis recti in postpartum women who are recreational athletes. This gap in literature is what inspired the research of Rita Deering DPT, PhD and her team. Continue Reading
A survey given to adult female runners looked at how training requirements for long-distance runners may predispose this population to the three components of the female athlete triad: low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density. Continue Reading
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a serious concern for women in the U.S. The condition causes problems with leakage, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain. Continue Reading
