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Promote Your Practice on PT Locator™ Help Providers & Patients Find You
Promote Your Practice on PT Locator™ Help Providers & Patients Find You

PT Locator™  is the ultimate resource for other healthcare providers and members of the public find a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) / Physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2023


My Journey into Pelvic Health
My Journey into Pelvic Health

I began my journey into pelvic health navigating personal issues post-partum. During my pregnancy, I sought resources, courses, and information to prepare for the birthing process. Continue Reading

Postedby Sadie Victoria Sirls
Date posted08/11/2023


Physical therapists need to bridge the gap between Orthopedics and Pelvic Health
Physical therapists need to bridge the gap between Orthopedics and Pelvic Health

In the 15 years that I have been a PT, most of my orthopedic PT peers have failed to bridge the gap between orthopedics and pelvic health. I am on a mission to do just that. Continue Reading

Postedby Allison Rose Waddell
Date posted08/5/2023


New Associate Editor at JWPHPT
New Associate Editor at JWPHPT

The JWPHPT editorial team welcomes our new Associate Editor, Tammy Roehling, PT, DPT, PhD. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted08/1/2023


Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: The Future is Bright and Diverse
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: The Future is Bright and Diverse

So, what does this mean for the future of pelvic health professionals, especially pelvic health physical therapy? I believe that in order for our profession to keep up with increasing demands that 3 key things will need to take place. Continue Reading

Postedby Elizabeth Meretighan
Date posted07/24/2023


A “Non Traditional” Journey to Pelvic Floor PT
A “Non Traditional” Journey to Pelvic Floor PT

I tried not to blush but I could feel my cheeks warm and grow rosy. I’m sitting in the audience at my Doctor of Physical Therapy graduation hearing my professor read from my admissions essay from three years earlier to our program faculty, entire class and their families. Continue Reading

Postedby Molly Hanna Drazin
Date posted07/18/2023


Why Diaphragmatic Breathing is One of the Best Exercises Pelvic Health Therapists Can Give Patients
Why Diaphragmatic Breathing is One of the Best Exercises Pelvic Health Therapists Can Give Patients

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to perform and helps patients connect to their pelvic floor, improve postural stability, and find stress relief. Continue Reading

Postedby Hanna Newstadt
Date posted07/18/2023


Support the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act H.R. 2480
Support the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act H.R. 2480

Interested in supporting your profession? Not sure how to become more involved? Limited on time? Begin your support with a few easy steps in under 2 minutes to support the profession. Download the APTA Advocacy App Select “Federal Action Center.” Select “APTA Member”... Continue Reading

Postedby Gail Heather Zitterkopf
Date posted07/12/2023


The Do's and Don'ts of Exercise During Pregnancy
The Do's and Don'ts of Exercise During Pregnancy

The APTA Pelvic Health & APTA Sports are excited to team up to discuss the do's and don’ts of exercise during pregnancy. Learn screening tools, red flags, and recommended activities to prescribe to people who are expecting. Continue Reading

Postedby Blair Heather Green
Date posted07/12/2023


Become a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Become a Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist

The ABPTS iscurrently accepting applications for the 2024 board certification specialty examinations, with an “early bird” submission deadline of July 1, 2023, and a final submission deadline of September 30, 2023. Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2023


Pelvic Health PT's Must Take Part in Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis!
Pelvic Health PT's Must Take Part in Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis!

Back in April, for Black Maternal Health Week, our local organization, the Hudson Valley Birth Network- a group of birth professionals including Physical Therapists, Midwives, Doulas, Mental Health practitioners and other specialists- screened the powerful documentary “Aftershock”. Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa S. Keras-Donaghy
Date posted06/22/2023


Introducing Member Engage!
Introducing Member Engage!

We are thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to your membership benefits: APTA Pelvic Health "Engage" – a dynamic and member-exclusive online social community designed to enhance your professional network and foster collaboration within the field of pelvic health physical therapy! Continue Reading

Date posted06/13/2023