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JWPHPT Volume 44, Issue 2 Highlights
JWPHPT Volume 44, Issue 2 Highlights

In this issue, Dr Mannen and associates examined the biomechanics of holding infants under different conditions. Dr Bonis and colleagues performed a quantitative longitudinal study evaluating the effects of exercise and behavioral modifications on women with pelvic floor dysfunction and lumbopelvic Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted04/24/2020


Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-Affirming Care

What do I need to assess and what outcome measure should I use to care for patients who are transgender/non-binary? There are many aspects to PT when working with people who are transgender/non-binary. We are going to explore the many aspects of care through the lens of outcome measures. Continue Reading

Date posted04/18/2020


HHS Deposits Money Into Some Providers’ Bank Accounts
HHS Deposits Money Into Some Providers’ Bank Accounts

A $30 billion emergency relief package began rolling out on April 10, making direct deposits into provider and facility accounts based on 2019 Medicare billing. Continue Reading

Date posted04/13/2020


Blood Flow Restriction, Potential Use in Women With POP & Stress Incontinence: A Case Study
Blood Flow Restriction, Potential Use in Women With POP & Stress Incontinence: A Case Study

Blood Flow Restriction and Its Potential Use in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Incontinence: A Case Study. Read the Case Report to find out more about how Blood Flow Restriction can improve patient outcomes and augment traditional pelvic floor therapy treatments. Continue Reading

Date posted04/12/2020


Diastasis Recti in Older Males: Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, Treatment
Diastasis Recti in Older Males: Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, Treatment

In this literature review, the authors investigate the following key questions pertaining to older male patients presenting to physical therapy with diastasis recti (DR). Continue Reading

Date posted04/9/2020


Effects of Yoga on Quality of Life and Pain in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain
Effects of Yoga on Quality of Life and Pain in Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain

The authors found moderate evidence to support the use of yoga to improve pain and psychological and emotional QOL domains in women with chronic pelvic pain. Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2020


CMS Update: 39 States Have Been Granted Medicaid Waivers
CMS Update: 39 States Have Been Granted Medicaid Waivers

s of March 30, 39 states have received federal 1135 waivers on a range of Medicaid requirements including prior authorization, provider enrollment, public notice mandates, and fair hearing request timelines. Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2020


Pediatric and School-Based Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pediatric and School-Based Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The pediatric physical therapy resource is directed at PTs and PTAs who manage these patients, especially in school settings. Topics include school closings and IEP services, remote learning, and a discussion of factors that need to be considered in providing pediatric physical therapy via telehealt Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2020


Getting Back to Running After Childbirth, What Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists Need to Know
Getting Back to Running After Childbirth, What Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists Need to Know

Most of us have heard the question “when can I safely get back to running after delivery?” Until last year, we had very little guidance on what to tell our patients. Read on to learn more. Continue Reading

Postedby Lauren Beth Trosch
Date posted03/30/2020


Perceptions of Physical Activity While Breastfeeding Using the Self-Determination Theory
Perceptions of Physical Activity While Breastfeeding Using the Self-Determination Theory

Engaging in physical activity and breastfeeding are 2 of the healthiest behaviors a new mother can participate in, yet a majority of mothers are not achieving physical activity or breastfeeding recommendations.  Continue Reading

Date posted03/27/2020


Interventions for Overactive Bladder: Review of PF Muscle Training & Urgency Control Strategies
Interventions for Overactive Bladder: Review of PF Muscle Training & Urgency Control Strategies

Interventions for Overactive Bladder: Review of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Urgency Control Strategies. It is common practice to focus on education and behavioral retraining when treating patients to overcome urgency. Continue Reading

Date posted03/27/2020


CMS and US Treasury Announce Relief Measures for Clinicians
CMS and US Treasury Announce Relief Measures for Clinicians

Employers mandated to provide paid sick leave will be reimbursed, and quality reporting deadlines and requirements — including MIPS — have been relaxed. Continue Reading

Date posted03/22/2020