Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

📢 Call for Proposals! Are you passionate about pelvic health physical therapy and committed to improving the standard of care for postpartum women? We invite you to submit an educational session proposal for our upcoming virtual pop-up event “Nurture & Strengthen: A Pop-Up for Postpartum Care”! 📅 Proposal Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time, Thursday, October 31, 2024. 💡 TOPIC SCOPE IDEAS - The role of physical therapists in supporting lactating individuals - Interprofessional collaboration in supporting postpartum individuals - Navigating maternal health disparities and our role as physical therapists - Supporting mental health needs of postpartum individuals - Addressing pelvic health concerns in the postpartum population - Addressing orthopedic concerns in the postpartum population To learn more about submitting a proposal and the components, please follow the link below! #PelvicHealthPT #PostpartumCare https://loom.ly/9u7CkZc

👉 Are you a clinician looking to enhance your expertise in men's health? Want to better serve diverse populations? Join our virtual men's health pop-up from November 12-14, 2024, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET. This 3-part series covers neurogenic testicular pain, post-prostatectomy care for gay and bisexual men, and the use of penile pumps and prostheses. 🎤 Led by experts Ken McGee, Sarah Prestegard, and Ariel Wynne, each session includes a 45-minute talk and 15-minute Q&A. Registration includes session recordings, a post-event quiz, a digital badge, a certificate with 3 contact hours, and more! #MensHealth #APTAPelvicHealth 🔗 Learn more and secure your spot at the link below! https://loom.ly/3AjeOuQ

👉 As National Physical Therapy Month wraps up, we’d love to highlight another meaningful way to celebrate #PTMonth. ⭐ By supporting the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy’s $10,000 Research Grant, you’re helping to drive important advancements in pelvic health. Contributions not only keep the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy running but also empower researchers pushing the field forward. Thank you in advance for being part of the progress in pelvic health science! Alternatively, you can contribute your part in advancing research in the field by participating in a research survey! To learn more about making a donation or taking a survey, please follow the links below! 📚💡🤝 #DonateToResearch #PelvicHealth Donate to Research: https://loom.ly/-SmVf-g Active Research Surveys: https://loom.ly/2p8P_tI

Patients & Fellow Community Members 📢 Supporting H.R.2480 means advocating for better postpartum care for yourself and others. Let’s work together to ensure healthier, happier lives for new mothers. Do you want to help advocate? Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/e47S5uZ2 #OptimizingPostpartumOutcomes #PostpartumHealth #SupportHR2480

📢 Call for Proposals! Are you passionate about pelvic health physical therapy and committed to improving the standard of care for postpartum women? We invite you to submit an educational session proposal for our upcoming virtual pop-up event “Nurture & Strengthen: A Pop-Up for Postpartum Care”! 📅 Proposal Deadline: 11:59 PM Eastern Time, Thursday, October 31, 2024. 💡 TOPIC SCOPE IDEAS - The role of physical therapists in supporting lactating individuals - Interprofessional collaboration in supporting postpartum individuals - Navigating maternal health disparities and our role as physical therapists - Supporting mental health needs of postpartum individuals - Addressing pelvic health concerns in the postpartum population - Addressing orthopedic concerns in the postpartum population To learn more about submitting a proposal and the components, please follow the link below! #PelvicHealthPT #PostpartumCare https://loom.ly/9u7CkZc

📢 Call for Volunteers! We understand life can be hectic, but the benefits of volunteering are immense—for both you and the professional community! By volunteering, you can expand your network, forge new friendships, and develop valuable skills. All positions are open to current APTA Pelvic Health members. Interested? Check the qualifications for each role and fill out our Volunteer Application and Consent Form. Explore more about each position through the link below! #APTAPelvicHealth #Volunteer #PelvicHealthPT https://loom.ly/1BVt3_o

📢 #APTAPelvicHealth is calling on our community to help make an impact this National PT Month by advocating in support of H.R.2480: Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act! Whether you're a PT, patient, or advocate, your voice matters. Pelvic health PT is essential for postpartum recovery, yet many mothers lack access or awareness of its benefits, leading to delayed care and long-term impacts. To learn more about this important bill, follow the link below to our H.R.2480 Advocacy Hub and learn how you can show your support! Additionally, you can post a personal story about how pelvic health physical therapy has impacted your life or someone you know by using these hashtags: #HR2480, #PostpartumHealth, #OptimizingPostpartumOutcomes https://loom.ly/l2MP9Vk

Medical Providers 📢 Your support for H.R.2480 is a critical step toward providing your patients with the highest standard of postpartum care. Together, we can enhance health outcomes and improve lives. Do you want to help advocate? Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/e47S5uZ2 #OptimizingPostpartumOutcomes #PostpartumHealth #SupportHR2480

Introducing our stellar APTA Pelvic Health CAPP Scholarship recipients for the month! 🌟 Meet three outstanding pelvic health scholars who have earned this month's Early-Professional, SPT& PT/PTA Scholarships! 🎓 This initiative is all about empowering members with access to top-notch education to advance their PT careers. Want to be next? Check the eligibility requirements and apply for 2024! 🚀 And don't forget to check out their inspiring stories in our upcoming blog posts! #APTAPelvicHealth #PelvicHealthScholars #CAPPProgram Scholarships Info: https://lnkd.in/gHPpY2T3

This National PT Month, learn how to protect yourself and your baby by preventing falls during pregnancy! Stay balanced, stay safe. 🧡 Did you know... 🟠 Pregnant women have a risk of falling similar to adults over 70 years of age 🟠 Falls are the most common cause of minor injury during pregnancy 🟠 Of those who fall during pregnancy, 35% fall two or more times If you’re struggling with balance before or after delivery, a physical therapist can help. Pelvic and women’s health physical therapists (PT) can design an appropriate physical activity program to help prevent falls. Find Care: https://lnkd.in/gR7S6hF6 #NationalPTMonth #FallsPrevention #ChoosePT #PTMonth #pregnancy #physicaltherapy #womenshealth #physicalactivity