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Meet Rebecca Reisch, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, JWPHPT Associate Editor
Meet Rebecca Reisch, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, JWPHPT Associate Editor

Introducing the people behind #JWHPT. Meet Rebecca Reisch, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, one of our esteemed associate editors for the Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy (Based in Portland, OR).  Continue Reading

Postedby Rebecca A. Reisch
Date posted07/8/2020


Meet Patricia Nelson, PT, ScD, FNAP, OCS, Associate Editor
Meet Patricia Nelson, PT, ScD, FNAP, OCS, Associate Editor

Moving abruptly to online teaching in a profession where performing physical exam skills is routine was certainly a challenge. One from which I, and my students, have learned a great deal. Zoom fatigue is a real thing- as I’m sure others have found. Continue Reading

Postedby Patricia R. Nelson
Date posted07/8/2020


Meet Cynthia M. Chiarello, PT, PhD, Editor-in-Chief
Meet Cynthia M. Chiarello, PT, PhD, Editor-in-Chief

I began my academic career by first teaching labs and moving on to full time teaching research, therapeutic exercise and orthopedics at Long Island University as well as coordinating the student research program. I have been Columbia University for over 30 years primarily teaching kinesiology... Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted07/8/2020


Meet Lindsay Durand, SPT, JWHPT Digital Committee Member
Meet Lindsay Durand, SPT, JWHPT Digital Committee Member

As a student, I wanted to get involved in the Academy (Section of Women’s Health at the time), but I also wanted to learn more about the current research in Women’s Health. Since a lot of programs have limited information on women’s health and how to treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, I s Continue Reading

Postedby Lindsay Durand Massumi
Date posted07/7/2020


Meet Ellen Meisner, PT, Social Media Committee Member
Meet Ellen Meisner, PT, Social Media Committee Member

Introducing the people behind #JWHPT. Meet Ellen Meisner, one of our social media committee contributors (Based in New Richmond, WI). Continue Reading

Date posted07/7/2020


Meet Theresa M. Spitznagle, PT, DPT, WCS, Associate Editor
Meet Theresa M. Spitznagle, PT, DPT, WCS, Associate Editor

I believe the science of Women’s Health Physical Therapy needs to continue to grow and be recognized at a higher level in the medical community. I believe physical therapists should be the ones designing and doing research on physical therapy, not medical teams who do not have a full understanding o Continue Reading

Postedby Theresa Monaco Spitznagle
Date posted07/7/2020


Meet Karen Abraham, PhD, PT, Associate Editor
Meet Karen Abraham, PhD, PT, Associate Editor

I have been a physical therapist for 30 years. I began my career as an orthopedic clinical specialist but have spent the past 20 years focusing on the care of women and men with pelvic floor dysfunction and also pre- and post-partum care. Continue Reading

Postedby Karen Elizabeth Abraham
Date posted07/6/2020


Baby-Carrying Method Impacts Caregiver Postural Sway and Pain During Prolonged Standing
Baby-Carrying Method Impacts Caregiver Postural Sway and Pain During Prolonged Standing

Baby carrying has been shown to have emotional, physical, and psychological benefits for both the baby and the parent, not to mention offering the practical and sometimes necessary option for hands-free moments. But what are the postural and pain impacts of baby carrying methods? Continue Reading

Date posted07/5/2020


COVID-19 and Pelvic Health Considerations
COVID-19 and Pelvic Health Considerations

Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2020


Obstacles & Opportunities | Virtual APTA House of Delegates
Obstacles & Opportunities | Virtual APTA House of Delegates

During the past few months of the COVID 19 pandemic, we pivoted and responded to meet your professional educational needs by creating and offering excellent, affordable and convenient virtual educational courses. But, did you know we also have been representing you at the first ever virtual HOD? Continue Reading

Postedby Secili Hurley DeStefano
Date posted06/4/2020


PACER Series Webinar: Pelvic Health Considerations & COVID-19
PACER Series Webinar: Pelvic Health Considerations & COVID-19

Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2020


COVID-19: Returning to Work?
COVID-19: Returning to Work?

As state and federal guidelines are updated in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy has received requests from members for guidance in re-opening their practices. Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Parker-Guerrero
Date posted05/27/2020