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Pudendal neuropathy can be a challenging diagnosis to tackle in the clinical setting. Etiologies can be various, ranging from vaginal delivery to cycling.  A new case report outlines examples in which repetitive and/or weighted squatting exercises could be considered as a mechanism for pudendal nerv Continue Reading

Current healthcare models view urinary tract infections (UTIs) as a medical condition; however, bacteria may not be the only culprit for symptoms associated with UTIs. There is growing evidence that chronic UTIs can be effectively treated with conservative physical therapy management... Continue Reading

Pelvic health is one of the many specialty fields of physical therapy, yet as a student it may seem hard to find more about it. When I became interested in pelvic health, I started doing research, but what helped me the most was talking with different pelvic health physical therapists and hearing Continue Reading

The menstrual cycle can be broken down into the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Throughout these phases, estrogen and progesterone, the two main hormones associated with menstruation, rise and fall in preparation for implantation. Continue Reading

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy hosted its annual General Business Meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 to provide the membership an overview of the 2020 year's performance, recognize physical therapy professionals. Continue Reading

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy hosted its annual Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 8, 2021 to recognize  many of its volunteers and active physicals therapy professionals that have made a big impact in the Academy and the profession. You may watch the full awards presentation below or Continue Reading

Do you love ortho PT, but also have an interest in pelvic health? Then come learn from Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, how the two go hand-in-hand and how ortho and pelvic PTs can work together to provide the best patient care. Continue Reading

After having a baby, new moms have a lot to deal with – caring for the newest addition, sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, physical issues/pain – and for a lot of new moms, sexual dysfunction as well.  Continue Reading

Given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, many student observation opportunities are on hold. A Student Physical Therapist’s Written Experience of Observing a Pelvic Health PT: For Those Who Cannot During the Pandemic. Continue Reading

Katelyn already was enrolled in a direct-admit physical therapy program at Carroll University in Wisconsin, however she did not know exactly where she saw the career taking her. It was during this time that Katelyn realized this would be the perfect path. Continue Reading

Nearly 20% of adult women in the U.S. report moderate to severe urinary incontinence, but few receive treatment. Continue Reading

Cesarean section represents the most commonly performed inpatient surgical procedure in the United States. The few studies currently available regarding the role of physical therapy in postoperative recovery only look at the first few days or weeks postpartum. Continue Reading