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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In a collaborative effort by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical therapy of the APTA, the clinical practice guideline for physical therapy management for pelvic girdle pain in the antepartum population was published in 2017. Continue Reading
There is a lack of evidence in the literature that describes and supports a rehabilitation strategy in more chronic cases of diastasis recti in postpartum women who are recreational athletes. This gap in literature is what inspired the research of Rita Deering DPT, PhD and her team. Continue Reading
A survey given to adult female runners looked at how training requirements for long-distance runners may predispose this population to the three components of the female athlete triad: low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density. Continue Reading
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a serious concern for women in the U.S. The condition causes problems with leakage, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain. Continue Reading
Physical therapists need several key statistical skills to bolster the quality of their patient care, according to Mark Bishop, PT, PhD, the new statistician of the Journal of Womenâs Health Physical Therapy. Continue Reading
Reflections from New Editor-In-Cheif Cynthia Chiarello. A new team of leaders in womenâs, menâs, and pelvic health physical therapy has united to strengthen and innovate the top-rated membership benefit of the Section on Womenâs Health: the Journal of Womenâs Health Physical Therapy. Continue Reading
In 2016, members of the Section on Womenâs Health rated the Journal of Womenâs Health Physical Therapy as their most used and valued benefit. Their allegiance to the peer-reviewed publication prompted the SOWH Board of Directors to invest in a major upgrade, including development of a revamped strat Continue Reading
Just six years ago, Section on Womenâs Health leaders and members committed $100,000 to be pioneers and establish the SOWH Endowment for Research Excellence through the Foundation for Physical Therapy. Continue Reading
The earliest copy of the journal I could find from my collection is from 1997 when it was named Journal of the Section on Womenâs Health. For that issue, the guest editor was Jane Frahm, and the editorial staff included Elaine Pomerantz (Features) , Ann Dunbar (Clinical Practice), Andi Beth Mincer ( Continue Reading
