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New ✨ A Course to Help Your Patients Navigate Cancer-Related Sexual Dysfunction
New ✨ A Course to Help Your Patients Navigate Cancer-Related Sexual Dysfunction

Learn how to manage cancer-related sexual dysfunction with this self-paced continuing education course from OncoPelvic PT. Get up-to-date information on how different cancer treatments impact sexual health and how pelvic health rehab can effectively assess and treat cancer-related sexual dysfunction Continue Reading

Postedby Alexandra Hill
Date posted11/10/2023


State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs
State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

The laws pertaining to the practice of dry needling by physical therapists differ from state to state. To provide clarity on this matter, APTA created this infographic to highlight which states allow, prohibit, or have no specific provisions (silent) regarding dry needling. Please note that the dat Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2023


4th Annual Virtual Residency Fair [FREE]
4th Annual Virtual Residency Fair [FREE]

Join us for our 4th annual, virtual residency fair hosted by the Student Special Interest Group (SSIG). In this virtual event, you will learn about 18 residency programs and get to ask questions! Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted11/8/2023


Seeking Volunteers to Join the CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB Committees!
Seeking Volunteers to Join the CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB Committees!

We are seeking several members to join the CAPP-Pelvic Committee and the CAPP-OB Committee. Please click below to learn more about each position and apply today! To apply, you must be a currently active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member. Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023


Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population
Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy are seeking members to join a CPG Work Group to revise the Clinical Practice Guideline titled, “Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population” (originally published in 2017). Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023


Studying for the WCS
Studying for the WCS

This webinar can serve as a comprehensive guide to preparing for your women's health board-certification exam! Gain tips on how to find potential study buddies and best prepare for the exam. Continue Reading

Postedby Ebony Jackson Clark
Date posted11/8/2023


Silent Struggles: Screening for Risk Factors of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Silent Struggles: Screening for Risk Factors of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Have you ever heard of a headache in the pelvis? Better known as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), this can be a debilitating condition that affects nearly a quarter of women in their lifetime. Continue Reading

Postedby Lindsay Durand Massumi
Date posted11/3/2023


How I Became a Physical Therapist
How I Became a Physical Therapist

Want to know why I became a pelvic PT? It’s a combination of reasons. I’ve always had a passion for health, fitness and sports. At a young age, I competitively swam, dove and danced. In school my favorite class was PE! And one of my first purchases as a teenager was my very own... Continue Reading

Postedby Brita Halvorson Allgyer
Date posted11/2/2023


Early Professional Pelvic Health Practice - Getting a Head Start
Early Professional Pelvic Health Practice - Getting a Head Start

Taking the Pelvic Health courses offered through the Academy have helped me to become a more confident clinician even in my early years of practice. I highly recommend getting involved! Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda N. Clarke
Date posted11/1/2023


Meet the New JWPHPT Digital Media Editor, Jessica McNally, PT, DPT, 200 RYT
Meet the New JWPHPT Digital Media Editor, Jessica McNally, PT, DPT, 200 RYT

Jessica McNally, PT, DPT, 200 RYT has been passionate about pelvic and women's health care since physical therapy school. She attended the University of Miami and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. Jessica is the owner of Jessica McNally Physical Therapy and Yoga LLC in Morris Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted10/27/2023


Seeking Booth Volunteers for CSM 2024 Boston, MA!
Seeking Booth Volunteers for CSM 2024 Boston, MA!

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is seeking volunteers for the APTA Combined Sections Meeting Booth Exhibition Days (February 15-17, 2024) in Boston, MA to help represent the Academy to current and prospective members. Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2023


Lipedema: Understanding the Whole Picture & Why Pelvic Health?
Lipedema: Understanding the Whole Picture & Why Pelvic Health?

This webinar provides a brief introduction to lipedema, basic pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, current treatment tools, interventions and define research futures, needs and gaps. This webinar is specifically designed for the provider who wants to expand their knowledge, differential diagnost Continue Reading

Postedby Kristen Ann Topliff
Date posted10/26/2023