How using our skills as a pelvic floor physical therapist can help keep seniors out of facilities and in the homes they love. Continue Reading
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For Physical Therapy Professionals: Have you created public awareness materials or educational handouts for your patients? Consider donating your material to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy's repository of patient education resources.
Contribute to our growing Patient Education Library! Have you created public awareness materials or educational handouts for your patients? Consider donating or contributing handouts, infographics, videos, and images! All submissions are reviewed and revised by the Health & Wellness Committee. The materials we seek must promote the role of pelvic health physical therapy providers or the benefits of pelvic health physical therapy to patients and other healthcare providers.
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The “Girl Move” Effect isn’t just about physical movement—it’s a movement of advocacy, empowerment, and mindset shifts. By educating patients, addressing systemic barriers, and creating a culture of self-care, we can pave the way for healthier, more resilient Black women. Continue Reading
Many patients are unaware of pelvic floor care that is available. Geographical location can further limit patient access to care. Significant education of both patients and Medical providers is needed to advocate for meeting the pelvic health needs throughout the lifespan. Continue Reading
From sitting to standing, tailbone pain can take a toll on your body. Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy can ease the discomfort and help restore your quality of life. Continue Reading
Pelvic health is often left in the shadows. Pelvic Health matters more than you think. Pelvic health is the key to reclaiming control, strength, and balance in your everyday life. Imagine being able to laugh, run, or lift with confidence without discomfort or worry. Continue Reading
Did you know that understanding your pelvic floor can transform your health and well-being? Despite its crucial role in women’s lives, this area remains shrouded in mystery, leaving many questions unanswered. In this post, we’ll explore the most Googled inquiries about pelvic health, debunk common.. Continue Reading
Join APTA Pelvic Health in celebrating the incredible work of pelvic health physical therapy professionals and their commitment to transforming lives. Discover how both patients and professionals can get involved in this year's National PT Month! Continue Reading
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) have collaborated to introduce the first phase of DiscoverWHR, a groundbreaking resource for women’s health research. This innovative tool streamlines access to women’s health info for patients and providers. 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
We need your support to help more people more easily learn about pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy and its benefits. Your story could inspire someone to seek help, educate themselves about their options, and begin their path to recovery and strength. Continue Reading
Pelvic health physical therapy offers a wide range of benefits for individuals of all ages and genders dealing with various pelvic floor disorders. This physical therapy specialty focuses on strengthening and rehabilitating the pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to improved bladder and bowel contr Continue Reading
Discover the untold struggles of postpartum life as we break the silence on urinary incontinence, and learn how pelvic physical therapy can help new moms reclaim their confidence and quality of life. Continue Reading