Interdisciplinary

I had the opportunity to present preliminary results from one of my postdoctoral studies on the association of urogenital and levator hiatus diameter with skeletal muscle size, strength, and physical performance in older women using data from the Study of Muscle, Mobility, and Aging (SOMMA). Continue Reading

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