Partnerships & Collaborations
The Academy collaborates with national, international, interdisciplinary, and educational partners to advance pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy through education, research, advocacy, and professional connection.
Affiliated Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association
The Academy is a component association of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the professional organization for more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy.
While the Academy operates under the APTA umbrella, it has its own Board of Directors, operations, strategic plan, member benefits, and programming. To become an Academy member, individuals must also be members of APTA and their APTA state chapter.
International Organization of Physiotherapists in Pelvic & Women’s Health
The Academy is an organization member of the International Organization of Physiotherapists in Pelvic & Women’s Health (IOPPWH).
IOPPWH’s mission is to serve as the international voice of physiotherapists working in pelvic and women’s health, helping connect professionals across countries and practice settings.
Allied Health Partnership
Allied Health Partner | Urogynecology Journal
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is an Allied Health Partner of Urogynecology, the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society. Urogynecology is a leading monthly peer-reviewed publication dedicated to specialists, physicians, and allied health professionals involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of female pelvic floor disorders. Current Academy members are eligible for an exclusive discounted 12-month digital subscription, providing access to original clinical research, basic science research, education, case reports, and emerging developments in urogynecology and pelvic floor health.
Partners in Education
The Academy collaborates with education partners to expand access to pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy education across the United States and internationally. Learn more about hosting Academy courses internationally.
Knowledge Bridge
Education partner supporting Academy course delivery in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Turkey. Learn more
Pelviheal Academy of Rehabilitation and Research
Education partner supporting Academy course delivery in India. Learn more
Virtual Pop-Up Collaborators
The Academy has collaborated with interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary organizations to advance education, professional connection, research, and public awareness related to pelvic and abdominal health.
International Pelvic Pain Society
Collaborated on interdisciplinary educational programming and initiatives focused on menopause, pelvic pain, sexual health, and patient-centered care.
Additional Collaborations
The Academy continues to engage with healthcare organizations, professional societies, and educational partners that share a commitment to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration. If interested in co-hosting a virtual pop-up or other type of event, please contact us.
Let's Work Together
The Academy welcomes opportunities that advance education, research, advocacy, public awareness, and interdisciplinary collaboration in pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy.