Member Spotlight

As I began my volunteer path with the Academy of Pelvic Health, the driving factor for serving was having a positive impact on the type of patients we treat.  As both a volunteer with the Academy and as a Pelvic and Abdominal specialist, undertaking roles for the betterment of the community fuels my Continue Reading

From the time I first discovered physical therapy back in high school, I was convinced that I wanted to work with athletes and specialize in sports. I had a background in training full-time at a tennis academy in Florida, which ultimately led to my curiosity and passion for learning more about the h Continue Reading

Pelvic health is one of the many specialty fields of physical therapy, yet as a student it may seem hard to find more about it. When I became interested in pelvic health, I started doing research, but what helped me the most was talking with different pelvic health physical therapists and hearing Continue Reading

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy hosted its annual Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 8, 2021 to recognize  many of its volunteers and active physicals therapy professionals that have made a big impact in the Academy and the profession. You may watch the full awards presentation below or Continue Reading

Katelyn already was enrolled in a direct-admit physical therapy program at Carroll University in Wisconsin, however she did not know exactly where she saw the career taking her. It was during this time that Katelyn realized this would be the perfect path. Continue Reading

Many physical therapists started as patients themselves. This is how my experience with endometriosis led me to pursuing pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading

My goal is to improve the quality of women’s healthcare globally by bridging the gap between evidence and practice. Promoting research and supporting efforts like the JWHPT Journal club help to do just that. Getting involved with the Academy and the Journal has been a wonderful way to collaborate wi Continue Reading

Introducing the people behind #JWHPT. Meet Rebecca Reisch, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, one of our esteemed associate editors for the Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy (Based in Portland, OR).  Continue Reading

Moving abruptly to online teaching in a profession where performing physical exam skills is routine was certainly a challenge. One from which I, and my students, have learned a great deal. Zoom fatigue is a real thing- as I’m sure others have found. Continue Reading

I began my academic career by first teaching labs and moving on to full time teaching research, therapeutic exercise and orthopedics at Long Island University as well as coordinating the student research program. I have been Columbia University for over 30 years primarily teaching kinesiology... Continue Reading

Introducing the people behind #JWHPT. Meet Ellen Meisner, one of our social media committee contributors (Based in New Richmond, WI). Continue Reading

I believe the science of Women’s Health Physical Therapy needs to continue to grow and be recognized at a higher level in the medical community. I believe physical therapists should be the ones designing and doing research on physical therapy, not medical teams who do not have a full understanding o Continue Reading