Research
Research is an important part of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. The advancement of pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy depends on research requiring the participation of investigators, research assistants and participants. We invite you to become involved in research. Whether you are an investigator with interests in launching or funding a research project or interested in participating in someone else’s research project or survey, we invite you to explore the opportunities and resources listed below. For the latest SoWH research-related updates, subscribe to our free newsletter!
The Academy supports research through the quarterly publication of its Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, developing clinical practice guidelines (CPG) supported by evidence, funding research through grants or scholarships, promoting poster and platform presentations at the annual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, offering Academy members a platform to distribute their research surveys to its members and followers, donating to research through the partnership with the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research to increase research in women’s health and supplying the public with helpful resources gathered from the Academy, the American Physical Therapy Association, PT NOW and the NIH. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest research-related updates and to get invited to participate in research studies!
Director of Research, 2018-2021
Meryl Alappattu, PT, DPT, PhD
research@aptapelvichealth.org
Active Studies
Listed below are research studies you can participate in!
The Contributing Factors and Effects of Breastfeeding Position-Related Pain in Postpartum Women: A Mixed-Methods Study
Due May 7, 2021 | You are eligible to participate if you have worked with breastfeeding mothers for at least 2 years, currently live in the US, are, and are over 18 years of age. We are hopeful that this research will allow us to better understand pain or discomfort mothers may experience related to breastfeeding.
What Men’s Pelvic Health (MPH) Content Should Be Included in an Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Curriculum? A Clinician Perspective.
Due October 1, 2021 | This survey hopes to further establish curricular content with respect to male pelvic health issues and entry-level education. The expertise of clinicians will offer beneficial information to assist in supporting curricular development.
Want to disseminate your research survey?
You must be an ACTIVE Academy member to submit your research survey for dissemination to the Academy membership. Reach 3,700+ PTs, PTAs and SPT members and 5,000+ non-member physical therapy professionals.
Resource Library
Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy
Online & Print Publication
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NIEHS Women's Health
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Women and Mental Health
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Women’s Health and Complementary Approaches
NIH
Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH)
NIMH
Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA)
NIAID
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
FOM
Functional
Outcome Measures
NICHD
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