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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


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


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


Why Representation Matters - Bridging the Gap
Why Representation Matters - Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap of healthcare inequalities with pelvic health physical therapy. I had been interested in having a role in healthcare ever since I was young; as I was quick to learn about the healthcare system’s inequities and tendencies for discrimination. Continue Reading

Postedby Victoria Patton
Date posted05/31/2023


Pelvic Health: Let’s Talk About It
Pelvic Health: Let’s Talk About It

The pelvic region is very personal and the social custom – or expected behavior – of respecting this privacy is essential... Continue Reading

Postedby Diane Haumann Kottakis
Date posted05/31/2023


A Soccer Player’s Journey Into Pelvic Health
A Soccer Player’s Journey Into Pelvic Health

My pelvic health journey started with my undergraduate career as a Division I women’s soccer player... Continue Reading

Postedby Tarah Phongsavath
Date posted05/29/2023


Mysterious and Intriguing Pelvic Health World: Perspective from a Pilates Instructor
Mysterious and Intriguing Pelvic Health World: Perspective from a Pilates Instructor

I started my physical therapy journey in Taiwan, where the field of rehabilitation is slightly more complicated than in the US. Due to medical regulations, the lack of direct access and the presence of National Health Insurance, physical therapy can only be accessed as a second-line treatment after Continue Reading

Date posted05/23/2023


Learning to Love a Specialty as a Student
Learning to Love a Specialty as a Student

Loving a specialty as a student is not always easy. I found my passion for pelvic health as a 2nd year student. I stumbled into one of the many pelvic health talks at CSM and was instantly hooked. Continue Reading

Postedby Taylor Marie Seabrook
Date posted05/2/2023


My Pelvic Floor Journey
My Pelvic Floor Journey

I began working as a tech at 16 years old for a clinic in Chicago and I loved every second of it. I made the assumption that once I was a physical therapist I would end up working in orthopedics. Continue Reading

Postedby Isabel Lteif
Date posted05/1/2023


Meet the SSIG Members | Featuring Rachel Borland, SPT
Meet the SSIG Members | Featuring Rachel Borland, SPT

I am passionate about healthcare accessibility. In my hometown, the closest pelvic floor physical therapist is an hour and a half away. I knew I wanted to be able provide this valuable service to my community. Continue Reading

Postedby Rachel Kaye Borland
Date posted04/25/2023