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Pelvic pain is a special form of pain because it is related to private functions like peeing, pooping, and having sex. Pelvic pain is also nothing more than pain and needs to be treated like that. Continue Reading
Dr. Lindsay Durand Massumi, PT, DPT will be speaking on her experience and preparations as a student physical therapist entering into a Pelvic Health clinical rotation. She will provide insight on what students should expect and how they can prepare themselves to get the most out of their experience Continue Reading
Prior to the fall semester of my first year in the DPT program at UW-Madison, pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) didn’t exist to me. The most I knew about women’s issues postpartum was from the Facebook posts of my childhood neighbor... Continue Reading
In a cohort study by Christopher and colleagues investigated differences in overground running kinetics, strength, and flexibility in healthy postpartum runners... Continue Reading
Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as the involuntary loss of urine and is more common in older adults, especially females.1,2 Various types and several potential causes of UI exist, and numerous medical and surgical treatment options are available for patients experiencing UI. Continue Reading
Each attendee will be informed of common 4th trimester standards of care around the world and how they are implemented, barriers to maternal care and how these may be addressed, and how they may assist in advancing postpartum care in their area. Continue Reading
In the first ever Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Postpartum Population, Simonds and colleagues map out graded recommendations across 6 practice domains to support clinical decision-making. Continue Reading
Urinary incontinence (bladder control problems) is any leakage of urine that can occur during the day or night. More than 13 million people in the United States have urinary incontinence. Physical therapists design treatment programs to improve help people gain control over the condition... Continue Reading
As we continue to face day-to-day uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 variants, our Academy wants to provide our members with some updates and options concerning CSM 2022 San Antonio, TX. Continue Reading
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects up to 1 in 4 women, yet CPP can be mismanaged by health care providers (HCPs). Patients with CPP often struggle in the healthcare system, and negative patient-provider interactions persist despite increased knowledge and evidence about CPP. Continue Reading
The American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APHPT) endorses pessary fitting and management provided by qualified pelvic health physical therapists. Continue Reading
Telehealth is the use of electronic communication to remotely provide health care information and services. Due to the recent COVID-19 impact on our communities and professions, telehealth is at the center of attention in the physical therapy industry. Continue Reading
