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Karen C. Snowden, PT, DPT

Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Member Since: 1985

Original Join Date: 1985

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Professional Bio

Dr. Karen Snowden is a board-certified specialist in pelvic and women’s health. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Widener University and a physical therapy degree from Northeastern University. Additionally, she has advanced practice certifications from the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health in obstetrics (CAPP-OB) and pelvic health (CAPP-Pelvic).
With 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Snowden leads a specialized team of physical therapists at a large hospital-based outpatient network. She's dedicated to providing patient-centered care for complex abdominal-pelvic conditions in adolescents and adults of all genders, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Her work addresses issues related to obstetrics, pain, gynecology, oncology, bladder, bowels, sexual function, and menopause.
As a respected national and international speaker, author, and educator, Dr. Snowden is on the faculty of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, where she instructs certification courses. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at DeSales University. She has received numerous honors, including the APTA Pelvic Health's prestigious Elizabeth Noble Award for Extraordinary and Exemplary Service to the Field of Physical Therapy and her employer’s Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Rehabilitation Services.
As co-owner of Snowden & Litos LLC (www.snowdenlitos.com), Dr. Snowden develops curricula and educates healthcare professionals on the latest research and clinical care during and after the menopause transition. She also advises healthcare organizations on establishing multidisciplinary menopause programs and helps corporations improve work environments and employee retention with menopause-informed strategies. She has been a keynote speaker at several medical conferences. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, skiing, and playing tennis.
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Education

Northeastern University 1987

B.S., Physical Therapy

Widener University 2004

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Awards

2016 APHPT Education Volunteer of the Year Award

2017 Pennsylvania Best Original Research Award

2018 APHPT Volunteer of the Year Award

2018, 2019, 2020 APHPT President's Award

2021 Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in Rehab

2024 Elizabeth Noble Award

2107 APH Lab Assistant of the Year Award

Volunteer Work

Chairperson, APHPT CAPP Case Reflection Committee

Assistant-Chairperson, APHPT Education Course Review Committee

Member, Awards Committee

Year Earned

CAPP-OB Certified | 2009 March
CAPP-Pelvic Certified | 2011 April

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist

Pelvic and Women's Health

Other Certifications

Certificate of Advanced Practice in Pelvic Physical Therapy; Certificate of Advanced Practice in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy

Languages Spoken

English

Practice Name

Lehigh Valley Health Network-Jefferson

Populations Treated

All gender identities, Women, Men, Intersex, Non-binary, Transgender men, Transgender women, Gender queer or gender fluid

Areas of Expertise

Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Endometriosis, Female Athlete, Vaginal Dryness, Labor & Delivery Prep, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Lactation, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Male Pelvic Health, Male Bowel Dysfunction, Male Pelvic Pain, Male Incontinence (Non-Surgical), Male Incontinence (Post-Prostatectomy), Transgender Pelvic Health, Pelvic Oncology, Bladder Health, Chronic UTI, Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), Nocturia, Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urgency and Frequency, Bowel Health, Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Sexual Health, Sexual Dysfunction, Bladder Sling, Prolapse Repair, Trauma Informed Care, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Muscle Spasm, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Rectocele, Cystocele, Uterocele, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Pelvic Pain, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Rectal Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Coccydynia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Vulvodynia, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Vestibulutis

Practice Setting

Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice

Home Visits

No