Bladder HealthPatient EducationUrinary IncontinenceTips for Improving Urge Urinary Incontinence2 Apr 20230Urinary urgency happens when the bladder squeezes when it is not supposed to. This can cause urine leakage or urge…
Bowel FunctionPatient EducationProper Toileting Posture2 Apr 20230When having a bowel movement, it is helpful to position yourself on the toilet so that poop can leave easily.…
Bowel FunctionPatient EducationRectal Pain2 Apr 20230Pain in the anus or rectum is often called rectal pain. There are different types of rectal pain. Functional rectal…
Bowel FunctionPatient EducationGeneral Bowel Health2 Apr 20230The goal is to have a bowel movement in a regular pattern. This will vary for everyone. It is normal…
Patient EducationPregnancyHow to Put on Your Pelvic Girdle Support Belt2 Apr 20230INSTRUCTIONS Locate the middle seam of your belt. Place the middle seam in line with the lowest part of your…
Patient Education9 Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist2 Apr 20230Choosing to participate in physical therapy, or specialized (pelvic, obstetric, lymphedema) physical therapy, can seem like a daunting experience. Discussing…
Male Pelvic HealthPatient EducationPart 3 – Prostatectomy: Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Considerations2 Apr 20230Part 2 – Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment Considerations Recovery from a radical prostatectomy is a considerable challenge for many men.…
Male Pelvic HealthPatient EducationPart 2 – Prostatectomy: Approaches, Side Effects and Impact on Function2 Apr 20230Part 2 – What Happens When I Have Prostate Surgery? As with other pelvic surgeries such as hernia repairs or…
NewsNews & AnnouncementsWhat You Need to Know: 2022 Elections and Bylaws Amendment Vote2 Apr 20230Is your APTA Pelvic Health membership up-to-date? If you are an APTA Pelvic Health member, please make sure you have…
Male Pelvic HealthPatient EducationPart 1: Prostatectomy: An Introduction and A Patient’s Experience2 Apr 20230Introduction Prostate cancer is a reality for many men in the world. In the United States, there are about 500,000…