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The growing profession of pelvic floor physical therapy has attracted clinicians with a wide variety of backgrounds. In todayâs episode we meet with 4 pelvic floor PTs who took different avenues to join the practice. Ebony Carothers, Natalia Susul, Aimee Clements and Christine Klein discuss their un Continue Reading
Are you interested in becoming pelvic health certified? Join Dr. Whitney Bartley for a free webinar to learn more about the CAPP-Pelvic Certification process and how you can receive training to treat pelvic health conditions. Continue Reading
In this open discussion webinar, participants will have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Julia Smeltz on the various types of pelvic health physical therapy. Learn more about common patient populations and diagnoses within pelvic health and the numerous areas of practice as a pelvic health provider Continue Reading
As I began my volunteer path with the Academy of Pelvic Health, the driving factor for serving was having a positive impact on the type of patients we treat. As both a volunteer with the Academy and as a Pelvic and Abdominal specialist, undertaking roles for the betterment of the community fuels my Continue Reading
When running for a position on the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapyâs Board of Directors, there are important aspects for you to consider regarding the role, commitment and responsibilities involved. In order to make an informed decision, below is important information for you to consider. Continue Reading
Pelvic health is one of the many specialty fields of physical therapy, yet as a student it may seem hard to find more about it. When I became interested in pelvic health, I started doing research, but what helped me the most was talking with different pelvic health physical therapists and hearing Continue Reading
Given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, many student observation opportunities are on hold. A Student Physical Therapistâs Written Experience of Observing a Pelvic Health PT: For Those Who Cannot During the Pandemic. Continue Reading
As a faculty member, most of us are finding we are being bombarded with a myriad of strategies to engage our students in synchronous and asynchronous on-line and/or hybrid models of content delivery. It can be daunting to not only become comfortable with various tech equipment, but also... Continue Reading
As researchers, clinicians, and students, we have the opportunity to utilize social media to complement traditional methods of engaging with and disseminating research. Letâs discuss the impact of social media on research engagement and better understand the value in utilizing social media to... Continue Reading
Integrating research into how you make clinical decisions requires the assimilation of high-quality suitable evidence as well as strategies for combining this new knowledge with the everyday world of patient care. Continue Reading
How did you decide to pursue pelvic health physical therapy? What is your background? I hadnât actually planned to specialize in pelvic health in physical therapy (PT) school or the first years after graduation. Continue Reading
In his seminal book âThe Body Keeps the Score,â trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk states âthe ability to feel relaxed in oneâs body requires the emotional experience of safety.â Physical therapists (PTs) who provide body-based treatment, particularly interventions that require the patient... Continue Reading
