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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
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
The JWPHPT editorial team welcomes our new Associate Editor, Tammy Roehling, PT, DPT, PhD. Continue Reading
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
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
Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to perform and helps patients connect to their pelvic floor, improve postural stability, and find stress relief. Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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