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New ✨ Crash Course on Sexual Medicine for the PT with Ashley Winter, MD
New ✨ Crash Course on Sexual Medicine for the PT with Ashley Winter, MD

Are you a physical therapist looking to enhance your knowledge and expertise in the field of genitourinary health and sexual function? Join us on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) at 2024 APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2023


Don't Miss Out on CSM 2024 Boston: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Events!
Don't Miss Out on CSM 2024 Boston: Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Events!

Are you passionate about pelvic health and physical therapy? The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is thrilled to invite you to a series of remarkable events at CSM 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, from February 14-17, 2024! Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey Continue Reading

Date posted10/26/2023


The Largest Commercial Payer in Each State
The Largest Commercial Payer in Each State

The article lists the largest commercial payers in each state by total enrollment, according to data and analytics firm ValuePenguin. The data was sourced from S&P Capital IQ for calendar year 2022, the most recent annual data available. Total enrollment includes group and individual health plans, b Continue Reading

Date posted10/23/2023


CPG Rehab Interventions for Urge Urinary Incontinence, Urgency, or Frequency among Adult Women
CPG Rehab Interventions for Urge Urinary Incontinence, Urgency, or Frequency among Adult Women

October 2023 | This CPG provides clinicians with 7 evidence-based recommendations and two best practice recommendations based on clinical expertise. Of particular interest are the summary tables and guidelines for TENS parameters for neuromodulation. Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2023


My Pelvic Health Journey From Residency to Now
My Pelvic Health Journey From Residency to Now

By going the residency route, my career has opened up to many possibilities I didn't think were feasible until now. Continue Reading

Postedby Rachael Nevsimal
Date posted10/20/2023


APTA's Economic Value of PT Report Includes Stress Urinary Incontinence
APTA's Economic Value of PT Report Includes Stress Urinary Incontinence

The American Physical Therapy Association engaged Nous, an international management consulting firm, to examine the costs and benefits of eight condition-based physical therapist services, each of which was chosen based on the prevalence of the condition and its associated level of health care spend Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2023


Salud Pélvica, Sin Pena: A Call for Culturally Sensitive Pelvic Health Care
Salud Pélvica, Sin Pena: A Call for Culturally Sensitive Pelvic Health Care

Breaking the silence on pelvic health within Spanish-speaking communities demands collective action, addressing cultural barriers, and fostering open dialogues to empower future generations to celebrate their bodies without the weight of unspoken taboos. Continue Reading

Postedby Ixel Garcia
Date posted10/19/2023


Introducing new CPG in JWPHPT Volume 47, Issue 4
Introducing new CPG in JWPHPT Volume 47, Issue 4

Drs. McAuley, Mahoney, and Austin spearhead this edition with the highly anticipated Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), skillfully distilling clinically pertinent evidence regarding urgent urinary incontinence and urinary frequency in adult women. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted10/18/2023


My Journey with Pelvic Health
My Journey with Pelvic Health

I was introduced to pelvic health physical therapy when I worked as a tech. What a great opportunity it was to discover what pelvic health was all about before starting graduate school. Continue Reading

Postedby Chelsey Henry
Date posted10/4/2023


My APTA Pelvic Health Fall Symposium 2023 Experience
My APTA Pelvic Health Fall Symposium 2023 Experience

This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend the APTA Pelvic Health Fall Symposium! I was selected to receive this year's Early Professional Special Interest Group’s Scholarship for the annual symposium. Continue Reading

Postedby Johannah Smith
Date posted10/3/2023


The Invisible Pain that Became Visible to Me
The Invisible Pain that Became Visible to Me

I was 15 year old when I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. And after a period of misdiagnosis, I was finally able to receive the care I needed. That care included surgery, which was successful, and I was relieved. However... Continue Reading

Postedby Ese B. Ataga
Date posted09/29/2023


Exploring the Mysteries Down Under - My Pelvic Floor Therapy Adventure
Exploring the Mysteries Down Under - My Pelvic Floor Therapy Adventure

My passion for pelvic floor therapy is continually fuelled by articles, publications, community involvement, and ongoing education. This passion led me to apply for the Early-Professional CAPP Course Scholarship Program, where I am eager to explore... Continue Reading

Postedby Shanita Fernandes
Date posted09/28/2023