Call for Papers

Special Issue: 2026 Call for Papers

JWPHPT Special Topic Issue: "Diastasis Recti Abdominis: Comprehensive Assessment and Management Strategies for the Childbearing Woman"

The Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT) invites submissions for an upcoming special issue, guest-edited by Patrícia Mota, PT, PhD.

Topics of Interest:

• Anatomy and Physiology of Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA): Structural and physiological adaptations of the linea alba during pregnancy and postpartum.

• Contemporary Assessment Approaches: Evidence-based measurement techniques and functional assessment of DRA.

• Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies: Rehabilitation protocols, exercise prescription, motor control training, and intervention progression for the childbearing woman.

Submission Details:

• Deadline: February 15, 2026

• Submit Here: Editorial Manager

• Author Instructions: Guidelines

Questions? Contact Guest Editor Dr. Patrícia Mota at patimota@gmail.com. Dr. Mota, a clinician and professor, leads the Women’s Health Physical Therapy master’s program at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Portugal, and serves on the JWPHPT Editorial Board.

Why Submit?

JWPHPT is the official publication of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, offering a platform for cutting-edge research and clinical insights in women’s and pelvic health physical therapy.

Join Us!

Submit your work to contribute to this vital area of practice and help shape the future of DRA assessment and management!

General Call for Papers

The Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT) is the official quarterly publication of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Free for APTA Pelvic Health members and available for purchase by non-members, the journal is digitally accessible, allowing readers worldwide to engage with the latest research.

JWPHPT is dedicated to advancing knowledge in pelvic health and women’s health physical therapy through original research and clinical insights. This specialized area of practice addresses functional deficits related to the interplay of the genitourinary, neuromusculoskeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems.
We invite manuscripts on diverse topics, including:

• Overactive bladder syndrome
• Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome
• Bladder dysfunction and its connections to mental health, bowel dysfunction, diet, and falls
• Voiding dysfunction
• Pediatric pelvic health
• Post-cancer rehabilitation and breast health
• Women’s musculoskeletal concerns
• Pregnancy and postpartum care
• Women’s sports and health promotion
• Chronic pain

Submit your work to help shape the future of pelvic health and women’s physical therapy!

Submission Details:

• Deadline: February 15, 2026

• Submit Here: Editorial Manager

• Author Instructions: Guidelines

Questions?

Contact Editor-in-Chief, Cynthia Chiarello, at editorjwhpt@aptapelvichealth.org. 

Join us in advancing the field of women’s and pelvic health physical therapy!