Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (formerly Section on Women’s Health and formerly Section on Obstetrics and Gynecology) is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit professional membership association of more than 4,000 physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and student physical therapists (SPTs). The Academy offers continuing education courses with hands-on lab training, recognized certification programs, access to the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT), Clinical Practice Guidelines, PT Locator, research grants, scholarships, networking opportunities, and a plethora of other resources for members and patients.

Our mission is to advance global excellence in abdominal and pelvic health through evidence-based practice, innovative education, research, and social responsibility. As a global authority in abdominal and pelvic health, we envision transforming society by empowering professionals and people everywhere.


Affiliated with the American Physical Therapy Association
The Academy is an affiliate component association of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The APTA is the professional organization for more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy and a community of 68 affiliated components consisting of state chapters and specialty academies, and sections. While the Academy is a component under the APTA umbrella, it manages its operations separately and has its own mission, vision, and offers an additional set of benefits, events, and programs, geared toward the pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy specialty. To become a member of the Academy, one must become a member of APTA and a State Chapter.