Here, we explore the collaborative efforts and shared expertise between physical therapists and other healthcare providers, aiming to provide comprehensive and holistic approaches to improving patient well-being and access to healthcare.
Driven by member passion, the Academy is launching a Pediatric Pelvic Health SIG to transform care through awareness, education, and collaboration, with four directors set to begin planning in Fall 2024 for a February 2025 launch—apply by September 15, 2024! Continue Reading
Discover one of the most private challenges that your orthopedic patients are afraid to disclose and what you can do to help. Continue Reading
This brochure summarizes information for health care providers about postpartum pelvic girdle pain based on the clinical practice guidelines. The file can be downloaded and printed for distribution to potential referral sources. Continue Reading
Apply by July 1, 2024! This scholarship was launched to offer financial assistance to Academy members who have been accepted to present at interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary conferences in 2024... Continue Reading
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common and relevant condition that affects many patients worldwide. According to our evidence, PFD can affect approximately 20-25% of women and men in the United States... Continue Reading
In this talk we will review the complications associated with complex obstetrical lacerations and their treatment. This will include discussing the histology of healing, surgical revision and repair, and considerations for the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in relation to vaginal and perineal wound Continue Reading
Going into my first childbirth, I naively thought that because I was a physical therapist and had some pelvic health knowledge that I would innately know how to navigate through labor and postpartum recovery. Continue Reading
People are more likely to be diagnosed between 15 – 30 years of age or between 50-80 years of age and there is equal distribution between genders. Over the past decade, it has been detected in the younger population without a clear explanation. Continue Reading
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is usually a multifactorial problem and can be caused by the complex interaction of gynecological, gastrointestinal, urological, musculoskeletal, neurological and psychosocial conditions among others. Continue Reading
Learn more about various oncologic conditions, lymphedema, and how it relates to pelvic and women’s health from from Dr. Alex Hill, a dual board-certified women’s health and oncology physical therapist. Continue Reading
Do you love ortho PT, but also have an interest in pelvic health? Then come learn from Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, how the two go hand-in-hand and how ortho and pelvic PTs can work together to provide the best patient care. Continue Reading
Many of the patients who survive COVID-19 will demonstrate deficits in all major body systems. One system commonly overlooked is the genitourinary (GU) system. One component of the GU system is the pelvic floor diaphragm. Continue Reading
