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Pathways to Teaching
Pathways to Teaching

Join the Early Professional SIG for the final installment of our Back to School webinar series, where they explore the many ways you can step into teaching within pelvic health physical therapy. Continue Reading

Postedby Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Date posted11/13/2025


From the Training Room to the Pelvic Floor: How Athletics Sparked My Passion for Pelvic Health
From the Training Room to the Pelvic Floor: How Athletics Sparked My Passion for Pelvic Health

From the Training Room to the Pelvic Floor: How Athletics Sparked My Passion for Pelvic Health Continue Reading

Postedby Jenna L Carter
Date posted11/10/2025


Future PTA Pelvic Floor Specialist
Future PTA Pelvic Floor Specialist

From Failure to Focus: How Failing My Exams Led Me to the Pelvic Floor Field Continue Reading

Postedby Zakiyyah Bogan
Date posted11/10/2025


Strength from Within: Honoring My APTA Pelvic Health Scholarship Award
Strength from Within: Honoring My APTA Pelvic Health Scholarship Award

A little piece of my heart, my journey to the pelvic health specialty, and my dream of helping others, all wrapped into the exciting scholarship moment. Continue Reading

Postedby Alexandra Sanders
Date posted11/10/2025


Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain Meets Contemporary Pain Science with Dr. Sinead Dufour, PT, PhD
Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain Meets Contemporary Pain Science with Dr. Sinead Dufour, PT, PhD

PGP Clinical Practice Guidelines acknowledge the need to shift away from viewing this pain through a biomechanical lens. A trauma-informed, biopsychosocial care approach that emphasizes pain education and empowerment to self-manage characterizes the current recommended care will be presented. Continue Reading

Postedby Pregnancy & Postpartum SIG (PPSIG)
Date posted11/6/2025


Collaboration Between Specialties to Enhance Patient Outcomes
Collaboration Between Specialties to Enhance Patient Outcomes

I had the distinct honor of presenting our workshop: “Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg: A Comprehensive Approach to Menopause Transitions”, with Dr. Naz Siddique, Dr. Anne Ford, and Dee Hartmann during the American Urogynecology Society Pelvic Floor Disorders Week (AUGS PFD Week). Continue Reading

Postedby Ingrid Harm-Ernandes
Date posted10/28/2025


Rome Foundation + APTA Pelvic Health Present: Anorectal Biofeedback: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Rome Foundation + APTA Pelvic Health Present: Anorectal Biofeedback: An Interdisciplinary Approach

This collaborative session, hosted by the Rome Foundation’s Anorectal Biofeedback Committee and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, explores key clinical concepts in the use of anorectal biofeedback to treat conditions such as dyssynergic defecation and fecal incontinence. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Jo Leverett
Date posted10/24/2025


From Observation to Advocacy: My Path into Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
From Observation to Advocacy: My Path into Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Pelvic health is not just a specialty—it’s a movement toward dignity, healing, and whole-person care. Continue Reading

Postedby Olivia Alloway
Date posted10/24/2025


What Are We Doing to Address the Unique Needs of Our Patients?
What Are We Doing to Address the Unique Needs of Our Patients?

What are we doing to address the unique needs of our patients? Continue Reading

Postedby Danielle Berres
Date posted10/20/2025


6th Annual Women’s Health Residency Fair
6th Annual Women’s Health Residency Fair

This is a valuable opportunity for prospective residents to get a detailed look at multiple programs across the nation. Continue Reading

Postedby Student Special Interest Group (SSIG)
Date posted10/16/2025


Terminal Degree Pathways Panel
Terminal Degree Pathways Panel

Explore the different terminal degrees available for pelvic health professionals. From PhD to EdD and beyond, there are a number of ways to continue your education or get involved with research! Continue Reading

Postedby Early-Professional Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Date posted10/3/2025


The Role of Psychological Skills in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
The Role of Psychological Skills in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Pelvic health physical therapists are often amongst the first professionals patients consult for pelvic floor concerns, which can significantly affect sexual functioning and intimacy. While the focus of training traditionally emphasizes anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation, patients Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2025