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Maternal Health Education: What’s Missing?
Maternal Health Education: What’s Missing?

Maternal health outcomes in the United States are a public health crisis. Academic programs include maternal health education under special topics of women’s health, yet information is rarely expanded to include individual or general statistics on maternal mortality, health disparities, early detect Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2022


Eating Disorders: Detection, Medical Sequela, and Intuitive Eating
Eating Disorders: Detection, Medical Sequela, and Intuitive Eating

Eating disorders often go undetected and untreated. Learn how to be more aware of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and gain a better understanding of their physical and psychological impact. Continue Reading

Date posted06/16/2022


Breaking Through Four Barriers to Better Addressing Men’s Pelvic Health Needs
Breaking Through Four Barriers to Better Addressing Men’s Pelvic Health Needs

It is rare for a group of men to sit around a table together and openly discuss problems with their pelvic floor function. Sadly, it is just as rare for that conversation to happen in a medical setting, not to mention a physical therapy setting. Continue Reading

Date posted06/13/2022


Here’s what experts want you to know about pelvic pain
Here’s what experts want you to know about pelvic pain

Pelvic pain is a lived reality for sufferers everywhere. Vogue Singapore speaks to global health experts about pelvic pain in hopes to challenge the stigma, build awareness and break taboos around the condition. Continue Reading

Date posted06/5/2022


Lower Abdominal Pain Due to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Lower Abdominal Pain Due to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Getting familiar with the pelvic floor: Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT, shares insights on the signs of pelvic floor dysfunction in men. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2022


Participate in a Study: Antenatal Perineal Massage (APM) Practice Survey for Physical Therapists
Participate in a Study: Antenatal Perineal Massage (APM) Practice Survey for Physical Therapists

The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the awareness, consideration, education, recommendation, coaching and client acceptance of antenatal perineal massage (APM) by physical therapists who advise and treat women during all stages of pregnancy. Continue Reading

Postedby Kari Vogel
Date posted06/1/2022


A Student's Journey To Pelvic Health Therapy
A Student's Journey To Pelvic Health Therapy

My commitment to physical therapy was solidified when my younger sister was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2019. As she started chemotherapy and radiation treatments, life shifted for my family as hospital trips became more frequent. Continue Reading

Postedby Raquelle Genevieve Hafen
Date posted06/1/2022


Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health from Pregnancy to Postpartum
Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health from Pregnancy to Postpartum

The functional benefits of rehabilitation during pregnancy and after childbirth are widely known, yet we seldom explore how our current practice and behaviors impact maternal mental health. For Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for this important discussion with Beth Warren, LCSW, PMH-C, and Am Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2022


Help pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act in Congress
Help pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act in Congress

On Wednesday, July 13th, the House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up several bills, including H.R. 3630, Lymphedema Treatment Act. Continue Reading

Postedby Gail Heather Zitterkopf
Date posted05/20/2022


The Importance of Prenatal Pelvic Floor Information: Beyond Prevention of Occurrence
The Importance of Prenatal Pelvic Floor Information: Beyond Prevention of Occurrence

Join us as Kimberley Johnson, an advanced doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Utah, discusses her research on value of prenatal pelvic floor information in buffering symptom-related distress and promoting positive adjustment. Continue Reading

Date posted05/19/2022


Meet the SSIG | Featuring Katelyn Hickey, SPT
Meet the SSIG | Featuring Katelyn Hickey, SPT

Welcome to the 9th ‘Meet the SSIG Members!’ The Student Special Interest Group is made up of student PTs and student PTAs from across the country – and we want to highlight them and their passion for the profession! Continue Reading

Postedby Katelyn Nicole Hickey
Date posted05/9/2022


Why Isn't Postpartum Physical Therapy Standard Practice? It Should Be
Why Isn't Postpartum Physical Therapy Standard Practice? It Should Be

Imagine that you just gave birth: You are exhausted, swollen, and adjusting to life as a new mom, and you are wondering (if it’s your first) about all the new sensations you are feeling or (if it isn’t) how this birth has been completely different from previous ones. Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2022