My Path to Pelvic PT: A Student’s Journey

I found my love for physical therapy (PT) as a student-athlete receiving PT; I started taking advantage of observation hours in the clinic each day after school. Through my various jobs within physical therapy prior to starting graduate school, I developed a love for wound management and lymphedema care, pointing me into the direction of oncologic and pelvic floor PT. My long-term career goal would be to provide a complete, holistic approach to cancer-related care and pelvic floor dysfunction. I am grateful to APTA Pelvic Health for assisting me in being one step closer to my goal and living my dreams.

Author: Alicia Young, SPT, 2024 CAPP SPT Scholarship Recipient

Author Bio: My name is Alicia Young, and I am finishing my 2nd year at Bellarmine University’s DPT Program in Louisville, KY. I am blessed to have a very supportive husband and fur family to keep me pushing each day towards my goals. I am proudly the Secretary of the 2025 Student Council for BUDPT, as well as the Co-Secretary for the APTA Oncology SNP Board.