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Meet the New JWPHPT Digital Media Editor, Jessica McNally, PT, DPT, 200 RYT
Meet the New JWPHPT Digital Media Editor, Jessica McNally, PT, DPT, 200 RYT

Jessica McNally, PT, DPT, 200 RYT has been passionate about pelvic and women's health care since physical therapy school. She attended the University of Miami and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. Jessica is the owner of Jessica McNally Physical Therapy and Yoga LLC in Morris Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted10/27/2023


New ✨ Crash Course on Sexual Medicine for the PT with Ashley Winter, MD
New ✨ Crash Course on Sexual Medicine for the PT with Ashley Winter, MD

Are you a physical therapist looking to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field of genitourinary health and sexual function? Join us on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) at 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2023


Don't Miss Out on CSM 2024 Boston: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Events!
Don't Miss Out on CSM 2024 Boston: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Events!

Are you passionate about pelvic health and physical therapy? The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is thrilled to invite you to a series of remarkable events at CSM 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, from February 14-17, 2024! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2023


Seeking Booth Volunteers for CSM 2024 Boston, MA!
Seeking Booth Volunteers for CSM 2024 Boston, MA!

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is seeking volunteers for the APTA Combined Sections Meeting Booth Exhibition Days (February 15-17, 2024) in Boston, MA to help represent the Academy to current and prospective members. Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2023


CPG Rehab Interventions for Urge Urinary Incontinence, Urgency, or Frequency among Adult Women
CPG Rehab Interventions for Urge Urinary Incontinence, Urgency, or Frequency among Adult Women

October 2023 | This CPG provides clinicians with 7 evidence-based recommendations and two best practice recommendations based on clinical expertise. Of particular interest are the summary tables and guidelines for TENS parameters for neuromodulation. Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2023


APTA's Economic Value of PT Report Includes Stress Urinary Incontinence
APTA's Economic Value of PT Report Includes Stress Urinary Incontinence

The American Physical Therapy Association engaged Nous, an international management consulting firm, to examine the costs and benefits of eight condition-based physical therapist services, each of which was chosen based on the prevalence of the condition and its associated level of health care spend Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2023


Take Action During 2023 APTA FAS to Support H.R. 2480 on September 20-21, 2023!
Take Action During 2023 APTA FAS to Support H.R. 2480 on September 20-21, 2023!

Led by PT and PTA students, APTA's Flash Action Strategy rallies our community around important issues affecting our profession and the people we serve. The 2023 event will occur September 20-21. This year, Flash Action Strategy will focus on H.R. 2480, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act. Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Parker-Guerrero
Date posted09/20/2023


Global Women's Health Initiative 2023 Grant Program: Apply by Nov 1, 2023
Global Women's Health Initiative 2023 Grant Program: Apply by Nov 1, 2023

The GWHI is committed to transforming women's lives by fostering knowledge, education, and engagement within the global community of physical therapists. One key avenue through which we advance our mission is by offering financial grants. Apply November 1, 2023 for consideration. Continue Reading

Date posted09/20/2023


Student-Led Flash Action Strategy to Support Pelvic Health
Student-Led Flash Action Strategy to Support Pelvic Health

This free webinar was presented by Kim Parker-Guerrero (Director of Practice), Gail Zitterkopf (Federal Affairs Liaison), and our Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) during which they discussed the student-led APTA Flash Action Strategy and H.R. 2480 Optimizing Postpartum outcomes Act. Watch this Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Parker-Guerrero
Date posted09/14/2023


CAPTE Call for Comments on the Revised Standards and Required Elements Draft
CAPTE Call for Comments on the Revised Standards and Required Elements Draft

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education provides this opportunity for physical therapy education constituents and the public to provide feedback on the third and final draft of the Revised Standards and Required Elements. Continue Reading

Date posted09/13/2023


Perimom Partners with APTA Pelvic Health to Sponsor Obstetric Physical Therapy Courses
Perimom Partners with APTA Pelvic Health to Sponsor Obstetric Physical Therapy Courses

Perimom, a provider of an innovative perineal massage tool for birth preparation, is excited to announce its partnership with the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to sponsor their obstetric physical therapy courses! Continue Reading

Postedby Chen Sirkis
Date posted08/31/2023


Mark Your Calendar: Obstetric Physical Therapy Course Coming to Bangalore, India in January 2024
Mark Your Calendar: Obstetric Physical Therapy Course Coming to Bangalore, India in January 2024

Are you based in India or a country in Southeast Asia? Join us for a 3-day course titled "Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy" from January 5-7, 2024 in Bangalore, India. Continue Reading

Date posted08/29/2023