Karen C. Snowden

PT, DPT

Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Member Since: 1985

Original Join Date: 1985

Professional Bio

Dr. Karen C. Snowden is an internationally recognized award-winning and board-certified physical therapist with more than 35 years of experience. She is recognized for her clinical skills and leadership in developing national and international professional curricula in women’s and pelvic health. A dedicated professional with a proven track record of elevating patient care and advancing the field through her clinical and educational contributions.

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 • The Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence

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

Year Earned

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

ABPTS Board-Certified In

Women's Health

Other Certifications

Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy; Certificate of Achievement 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