Cesarean section represents the most commonly performed inpatient surgical procedure in the United States. The few studies currently available regarding the role of physical therapy in postoperative recovery only look at the first few days or weeks postpartum. Continue Reading
Research & Knowledge
Research-related announcements and news
Uncover the latest advancements, evidence-based research, and clinical practice guidelines in women's and pelvic health physical therapy published in the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and explore current research studies and other research opportunities and resources.
Contribute to our Research & Knowledge Series! Are you an author of research that was published in the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy? Are you a current researcher? Our Academy members would love to hear from you about your career in research, key takeaways about your published research, and how your research can translate into practice.
Selected Clinical Characteristics and Determinants of Obstetric Palsy Among Patients With Obstetric Fistula. In this research report, authors examined the various clinical characteristics and determinants to predict who may be at risk for developing obstetric fistula or obstetric palsy. Continue Reading
Women with and without Self-reported Stress Urinary Incontinence Walk Differently before and after 16-ounce Water Consumption. Does a full bladder impact gait mechanics? Do women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) use different neuromuscular strategies during gait when the bladder... Continue Reading
Knowledge Creation to Dissemination: Where do Womenâs Health Providers fit in a Knowledge Translation Model? âTranslate or terminateâ is the new âpublish or perishâ for researchers. New knowledge created from research must be translated, disseminated and put into action in order to demonstrate... 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
By nature, social media provides a platform for easily consumable and accessible information. Consider looking back to Part One of the JWHPT Social Media Engagement Series in which we discuss The Value of Social Media for Professional Engagement. Continue Reading
Effect of Exercises and Diet Intervention in Pregnancy on Postpartum Weight Retention and Obesity Markers: Findings in Indian Women. Why do the majority of Indian women find it hard to achieve pre pregnancy waist circumference after delivery? What steps can be taken to help mitigate weight retention Continue Reading
Are collegiate dancers at a higher risk of musculoskeletal injury compared to other female athletes? In this issueâs FREE access research report, authors examined the associations between prior injury/stress fracture occurrence, disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and urogenital distress in co Continue Reading
Hip Angles, Joint Moments, and Muscle Activity during Gait in Women with and without Self-reported Stress Urinary Incontinence. A recent #JWHPT report objectively describes the biomechanics of gait in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) vs women without SUI... 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
Wonder what itâs like to be a clinical researcher? Laurel Proulx, PT, DPT, PhD (c), Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is a pelvic floor/orthopedic clinician and researcher who will share information about her research and different opportunities for physical therapi Continue Reading
Immediate Effects of Exercise and Behavioral Interventions for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Lumbopelvic Pain. Are non-invasive assessment and treatment procedures effective for those with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic organ prolapse? Continue Reading