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Upcoming Course | Diastasis Done Differently | Feb 18, 2024 | Boston, MA
Upcoming Course | Diastasis Done Differently | Feb 18, 2024 | Boston, MA

Explore Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) through a comprehensive biopsychosocial lens with Antony Lo, B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy), Master in Manual Therapy, APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Educator. Continue Reading

Date posted01/25/2024


2024 Virtual Open House | Elected & Appointed Volunteer Positions
2024 Virtual Open House | Elected & Appointed Volunteer Positions

Our Nominating Committee and Volunteer Committee are actively seeking members to nominate themselves or nominate fellow members for elected or appointed volunteer positions! Continue Reading

Postedby Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Date posted01/25/2024


Become an Integral Part of JWPHPT as an Associate Editor!
Become an Integral Part of JWPHPT as an Associate Editor!

We are actively seeking an Associate Editor to contribute to the advancement of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby Cynthia Michelle Chiarello
Date posted01/16/2024


Exclusive Member Discount on a 12-Month Subscription of 'Urogynecology'
Exclusive Member Discount on a 12-Month Subscription of 'Urogynecology'

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy members get exclusive discounted access to 'Urogynecology', the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). Learn more. Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2023


2024 NABPT & Academy Scholarship Collaboration
2024 NABPT & Academy Scholarship Collaboration

The Academy has teamed up with the National Association of Black Physical Therapists (NABPT) to create an exciting scholarship opportunity dedicated to increasing diversity in our profession to better meet the needs of our diverse communities. Continue Reading

Postedby Ariel Wynne
Date posted12/7/2023


Help Us Reach 15K Signatures! Petition to Urge Life Time Fitness to Cease Use of DPT Trademark
Help Us Reach 15K Signatures! Petition to Urge Life Time Fitness to Cease Use of DPT Trademark

Life Time Fitness, a prominent health and wellness company started using a new trademark: 'DPT' in reference to their Dynamic Personal Training program and Dynamic Personal Trainer title. This trademark is causing confusion among consumers who associate the acronym 'DPT' with Doctors of Physical The Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2023


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Long COVID is Seeking Applicants
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on Long COVID is Seeking Applicants

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intends to establish the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Long COVID and invites nominations for the Committee. This Committee is called for in the National Research Action Plan on Long COVID, published in April of 2022 to accelerate research and inn Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2023


Revolutionizing Physical Therapy: Be a Game-Changer at the 1st Physical Therapy Shark Tank
Revolutionizing Physical Therapy: Be a Game-Changer at the 1st Physical Therapy Shark Tank

Are you a game-changer in the world of physical therapy? Are you developing groundbreaking products and solutions that can revolutionize the field? Showcase your innovations at the First Annual Physical Therapy Shark Tank, January 30, 2024.  Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2023


New ✨ A Course to Help Your Patients Navigate Cancer-Related Sexual Dysfunction
New ✨ A Course to Help Your Patients Navigate Cancer-Related Sexual Dysfunction

Learn how to manage cancer-related sexual dysfunction with this self-paced continuing education course from OncoPelvic PT. Get up-to-date information on how different cancer treatments impact sexual health and how pelvic health rehab can effectively assess and treat cancer-related sexual dysfunction Continue Reading

Postedby Alexandra Hill
Date posted11/10/2023


State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs
State Laws and Regulations Governing Dry Needling Performed by PTs

The laws pertaining to the practice of dry needling by physical therapists differ from state to state. To provide clarity on this matter, APTA created this infographic to highlight which states allow, prohibit, or have no specific provisions (silent) regarding dry needling. Please note that the dat Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2023


Seeking Volunteers to Join the CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB Committees!
Seeking Volunteers to Join the CAPP-Pelvic and CAPP-OB Committees!

We are seeking several members to join the CAPP-Pelvic Committee and the CAPP-OB Committee. Please click below to learn more about each position and apply today! To apply, you must be a currently active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member. Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023


Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population
Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy are seeking members to join a CPG Work Group to revise the Clinical Practice Guideline titled, “Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population” (originally published in 2017). Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2023