Call for Presenters: Menopause Virtual Pop-Up Collaboration | From Silence to Science: Addressing Pain and Dysfunction with Multidisciplinary Care Pathways in Menopause

Call for Proposals

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) is seeking four members to co-present with the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) at an upcoming virtual pop-up event on menopause health.

Each 65-minute session will feature:

• 25 minutes – One Academy presenter

• 25 minutes – One IPPS presenter

• 15 minutes – Joint live Q&A

The Academy and IPPS are hosting their respective speaker selection processes separately. If you are a non-PT professional and are interested in representing IPPS, please visit the IPPS website  https://www.pelvicpain.org for guidance.

The Academy will select 1 presenter per topic from the list below. When submitting your proposal online, you will have the opportunity to choose your desired topic # from a drop-down menu. Presentations should highlight the physical therapist’s role in menopause management and emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration.

1. Topic 1: The Chemistry of Menopause & Hormone Therapy: PT Communication Strategies for Patients Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

   • Supporting adherence to prescribed HRT programs

   • Identifying symptoms, referral partners, and best referral sources

   • Communicating with patients who have fear due to family history (e.g., breast cancer)

2. Topic 2: Menopause & the Brain and Pain: PTs Supporting Role in Menopause: Promoting Self-Care, Goal Setting, and Whole-Person Health Across Age Groups 

   • Impact of menopause on cognition, mood, sleep, and neurologic health

   • Integrating motivational interviewing into care

3. Topic 3: Urogenital, Gynecological, and Sexual Health in Menopause: PT Approaches to Urogenital Health Across the Menopausal Transition
   • Addressing vulvovaginal atrophy and sexual function
   • Treatment modifications for perimenopause vs. menopause
4. Topic 4: Physical & Nutritional Health in Menopause: Strength Training for Bone Health and Muscle Mass
   • GLP-caused muscle mass loss
   • Nutritional needs for building muscle

All proposals are due by 11:59 pm EST, Friday, October 31, 2025.

Submit a Proposal

Timeline

This timeline is subject to changes by the event organizers. 

• Friday, October 31, 2025 - All proposal applications are due by 11:59 pm EST.
• Monday-Thursday, November 1-6, 2025 - Applications reviewed by APTA Pelvic Health's selection task force.
• Friday, November 7, 2025 - Applicants are notified of decisions.
• Monday, November 10, 2025 - Speakers must sign honorarium contracts. Speakers are encouraged to start drafting their PowerPoint presentations.
• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Speakers from both APTA Pelvic Health and IPPS are required to attend a group Zoom meeting at 8:00 PM EST with the event moderators to discuss presentation content and flow for best cohesion. Moderators may provide guidance for each speaker to adjust the emphasis on specific topics to best align with the overall theme of the session.
• Friday, November 21, 2025 - Speakers must submit their finalized PowerPoint presentation file, video recording of their respective 25-minute session, a 5-question quiz, and any corresponding handouts/pre-readings they would like the audience to be able to access.
• Monday-Thursday, December 1-4, 2025 - Speakers must participate in their scheduled sessions and live Q&As from 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EST.

Academy Speaker Eligibility Requirements

• The speaker must be a currently active member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. 

• The speaker must be present for the full session (65 minutes) on the day of the event. The speaker will get 1 free registration for the entire 4-evening event. While they are encouraged to attend the full event, they are only required to attend their scheduled session for which they have been accepted to present.
• The speaker must be available to meet all requirements and deadlines listed in the "Timeline" above, including meeting with APTA Pelvic Health and IPPS on Wed, November 12, 2025 to discuss presentation content/flow/cohesion.
• If the speaker is accepted to present, the speaker must be ready to record their 25-min session in advance of the event by the designated deadline, supply a short 5-question quiz, and provide any pre-readings and handouts.

Proposal Expectations

1. Completion: Must include all the component requirements as listed on the call for proposals.
2. Duration: Presentation content must be 25-min in duration.
3. Topic Scope: Proposal topic must align with the event theme, APTA Pelvic Health mission, and scope of practice.
4. Originality: Session proposals should be informative, engaging, and relevant to pelvic health physical therapy in the perinatal context. Must avoid presenting repetitive information that duplicates content previously shared at past symposiums. The proposed topic should not be identical or too similar to a CAPP course or an existing Collaborative Course. However, if the proposal is based on a similar topic, it should offer differentiation by exploring the subject in greater depth or approaching it from a unique perspective. Originality and avoiding redundancy are key considerations when preparing and submitting proposals.
5. Evidence-Based: Provides valuable, evidence-based insights and perspectives to the conference attendees.
6. Knowledge Transfer: Topics should include a section of the presentation that explains how clinicians can implement the course content into practice.

Proposal Components

Proposal submissions for symposium sessions must contain the following components:

1. Title (15 words maximum)
2. Session description (200 words maximum).
3. Session learning objectives (four maximum).
4. Minimum of five to seven current bibliographic references (in AMA format), no more than 7 years old at the time of presentation.
5. Speaker information, including name, degrees, credentials, institutions, city, state, CVs, and speaker bios that highlight the relevant experience of the presenter(s).
6. Keywords to help potential attendees search for the session topic.
7. Conflict of interest disclosures 

Speaker Honorarium

If selected, the speaker shall receive an honorarium total of $100.

Inquiries

For inquiries and submission, please contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise, connect with fellow professionals!

About the Event

From Silence to Science: Addressing Pain and Dysfunction with Multidisciplinary Care Pathways in Menopause

December 1-5, 2025

Monday-Thursday

8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EST

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Event Overview

Menopause is a pivotal life stage that profoundly impacts health across multiple systems—yet it remains underrepresented in medical education and clinical care. This four-part virtual series brings together experts from diverse disciplines to provide an evidence-based, contemporary, and comprehensive understanding of menopause. Participants will explore the endocrinology of menopause and the evolving role of hormone therapy, examine cognitive and neurological changes, address urogenital and sexual health concerns, and integrate physical activity and nutrition strategies to optimize midlife wellness. Designed for health care providers across specialties, this program equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to deliver individualized, patient-centered care to a population that has long been underserved in medicine.

This virtual pop-up event will be co-hosted by the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) and The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health).

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate the biochemical and hormonal changes of menopause and appraise current evidence on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for individualized patient care.

2. Synthesize multidisciplinary strategies to address menopause-related brain, cognitive, mood, sleep, urogenital, and sexual health concerns.

3. Apply evidence-based approaches to physical activity, bone and cardiovascular health, and nutrition to optimize comprehensive wellness during menopause.

4. Critique emerging research frontiers in menopausal health to inform clinical decision-making and identify opportunities for innovation.

Format: Live Webinar with pre-recorded sessions, registrants will also get a copy of the recording.

Contact Hours: 4