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.
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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 issue’s 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. Let’s discuss the impact of social media on research engagement and better understand the value in utilizing social media to... Continue Reading
Wonder what it’s 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
My goal is to improve the quality of women’s healthcare globally by bridging the gap between evidence and practice. Promoting research and supporting efforts like the JWHPT Journal club help to do just that. Getting involved with the Academy and the Journal has been a wonderful way to collaborate wi Continue Reading
Introducing the people behind #JWHPT. Meet Rebecca Reisch, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, one of our esteemed associate editors for the Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy (Based in Portland, OR). Continue Reading
Moving abruptly to online teaching in a profession where performing physical exam skills is routine was certainly a challenge. One from which I, and my students, have learned a great deal. Zoom fatigue is a real thing- as I’m sure others have found. Continue Reading
I began my academic career by first teaching labs and moving on to full time teaching research, therapeutic exercise and orthopedics at Long Island University as well as coordinating the student research program. I have been Columbia University for over 30 years primarily teaching kinesiology... Continue Reading
I believe the science of Women’s Health Physical Therapy needs to continue to grow and be recognized at a higher level in the medical community. I believe physical therapists should be the ones designing and doing research on physical therapy, not medical teams who do not have a full understanding o Continue Reading
