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Hear from a third-year DPT student who is finishing her last semester of didactic work. She will then go on to complete eight weeks at a general outpatient and eight weeks in pelvic floor clinicals this coming January. Continue Reading
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Lisa VanWiel, PT, DPT, PhD, as the incoming Associate Editor of the Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT). Dr. VanWiel will succeed Patricia A. Crane, who was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief. Continue Reading
When pelvic-health concerns began appearing again and again in my orthopedic practice, I realized that seeing only part of the picture was no longer enough. Continue Reading
Big congrats to Lauren Van Valkenburgh, PT, DPT, the 2026 recipient of the Pelvic Health Award, a Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, supported in part by our academy. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved achievement! Continue Reading
Congratulations to the 101 newly Board-Certified Pelvic & Women's Health Clinical Specialists (Class of 2026)! Continue Reading
Taking Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Beyond Our Professional Borders: My Experience at the XXVIII World Congress and International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2026 Continue Reading
We often ask whether a mother has enough milk. Perhaps we should first ask whether she has enough confidence. Continue Reading
I went from not being able to run due to urinary incontinence to running half marathons. I'm now an SPT so I can help others do the same! Continue Reading
Low back pain. Hip pain. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Persistent groin pain. Tailbone pain. Abdominal surgeries. Chronic pain. Athletic injuries. Postoperative rehabilitation. These patients often have underlying pelvic floor involvement that influences movement, function, and recovery. Continue Reading
The pelvic floor is an essential part of the athletic system, yet it is often overlooked in sports rehabilitation. By developing foundational pelvic health knowledge, sports physical therapists can better evaluate the whole athlete, improve clinical decision-making, and help address other issues. Continue Reading
A scholarship, a weekend in Chicago, and one unforgettable learning experience confirmed that pelvic health physical therapy is exactly where I am meant to be. Here's how one opportunity helped shape the beginning of my journey. Continue Reading
Join the Early Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG) as we learn more about the profession of sex therapy and how to incorporate sex therapy techniques into PFPT practice to optimize patient outcomes. Continue Reading
