Karen C. Snowden, PT, DPT
Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 1985
Original Join Date: 1985
Professional Bio
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.
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-Pelvic Certified | 2011 April