Something caught me by surprise when I began working with students full-time in the academic world. I find very interesting (and awesome) how they have this inner desire to know just as much about how to be an adult, professional, wife, or mom as they want to know about classroom physical therapy co Continue Reading
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Learn about exceptional achievements in pelvic health as we shine the spotlight on our dedicated members, sharing their experiences, expertise, and passion to empower and educate the public about the benefits of physical therapy. If you are an Academy member, share your story with us!
Have you ever thought about how differently feminine health and hygiene are addressed around the world? Most cultures hold a taboo attitude to the discussion of various topics regarding bladder control, pain with sex or while menstruating, or proper usage of supplies during a womanâs period. Continue Reading
The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association is more than a little bit overwhelming. So many course offerings and booths to visit! So many Section and networking events! Continue Reading
The incidence of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) continues to be high in my beloved country of Nigeria, despite awareness of VVF worldwide. There are between 400,000 to 800,000 women currently living with VVF in Nigeria, which is the highest prevalence in the world. Nearly 20,000 new cases occur annuall Continue Reading
Since 2010, I have visited the Hamlin Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital (AAFH) annually to support the team of Ethiopian physical therapists and aides within the main hospital and outreach centers. Continue Reading
Two members are travelling to Argentina this weekend as presenters at the World Professional Association of Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) International symposium (Nov 3-6, 2018). Continue Reading
I recently co-presented a half-day workshop at the 37th annual American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) Week event in Denver, Colorado. Although AUGS PFD Week programming has traditionally been geared toward researchers and physicians, recent years have seen increased in Continue Reading
Ever feel like you had to choose between your career and your kids? Not sure youâre ready to handle both? Worried youâll have to put your physical therapy career on hold in order to spend more time with your family? Ever secretly question hiring a mom with a new family? Continue Reading
Iâm not sure I really appreciated health care until I was confronted in the back of my pickup by a 400-pound bear rummaging for food. I was 20 minutes from cell service and a two-hour drive to a hospital. If that bear decided to maul me, it was going to be a while before I saw an ER. Continue Reading
It was a snowy Monday morning outside my New Jersey office only days before I headed to California for APTAâs Combined Section Meeting (CSM) 2016. In my mind, this event always launches a new year of exciting lectures, professional relationships, and reunions with former classmates and colleagues. Continue Reading
Tracy, the 2011 winner of the Elizabeth Noble award, is currently working with Washington University in St. Louis Missouri. Her time is split between treating in the clinic, research, teaching and heading their Womenâs Health Residency program. Â Talking with Tracy is like talking to an instant frien Continue Reading
 This was my 3rd time attending a NSC. This conference is where it all began for me just two short years ago. I canât believe Iâm already here. A practicing PT. Treating pelvic health patients. Two years ago, I went to NSC in Louisville, KY. Continue Reading