Physio Resources
International Women’s Health & Women’s Health PT Organizations
- International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health
- An organization made up of World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) member countries’ special interest groups in Women’s Health
- The APTA’s Section on Women’s Health
- Offering networking opportunities, opportunities to the WHPTJ Research Journal, and educational courses in Women’s Health
Pelvic Health Resources
- The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
- Providing information & continuing education opportunities
- International Continence Society
- Offering courses, conferences, and resources related to incontinence
Clinical Pearls
Clinical Pearls are easy to read articles that are great to print out and put in your staff room or waiting room. They should be used to help inform and spark ideas around Women’s and Pelvic Health.
- Socioeconomic Determinants of Health in PT Practice
- Jesse Robson, Division Chair
- Spotlight on Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Samantha Doralp, Education Chair
- The Most Useful Apps (as voted on by you!)
- Samantha Doralp, Education Chair
- The Importance of Self-Care
- Nelly Faghani, PT, Pelvic Health Solutions
- The C-Section Procedure Explained
- Katie Kelly, PT & Katerina Miller, PT, Newsletter Team
Oncology Resources
- National Lymphedema Network
- Information on lymphedema and lymphedema treatment, including position statements
Aging
- McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
- recent evidence summaries and web resource ratings
Podcasts
- The Pelvic Health Podcast
- produced by Lori Forner
- The Pelvic Floor Project
- produced by Melissa Dessaulles
- Pelvic Health and Fitness Podcast
- produced by Rhonda Chamberlain and Dayna Morellato
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Women's Health Division?
Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association are eligible to join the WHD for only $35 per year. You can join at any time in the year and, upon joining, you will receive access to our members only resources.
The WHD offers a variety of resources for both researchers and clinicians:
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Quarterly newsletters that include information in different areas of women’s health as well as related articles and book reviews
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Monthly e-blasts that highlight upcoming courses, job listings, and up-to-date WHD news
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The ability to network with other physiotherapists who are interested in women’s health
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Access to the members only section of the WHD website, which includes:
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Educational resources for physiotherapists, researchers, and patients/clients
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Access to women’s health research articles and research journal links
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Up-to-date WHD news
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Save on WHD-sponsored events and continuing education courses whenever possible
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Recordings of previously hosted webinars
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Ability to apply for awards only available to WHD members
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Help to influence, direct, and support the advocacy efforts of the division
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Women's Health Division?
Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association are eligible to join the WHD for only $35 per year. You can join at any time in the year and, upon joining, you will receive access to our members only resources.
The WHD offers a variety of resources for both researchers and clinicians:
-
Quarterly newsletters that include information in different areas of women’s health as well as related articles and book reviews
-
Monthly e-blasts that highlight upcoming courses, job listings, and up-to-date WHD news
-
The ability to network with other physiotherapists who are interested in women’s health
-
Access to the members only section of the WHD website, which includes:
-
Educational resources for physiotherapists, researchers, and patients/clients
-
Access to women’s health research articles and research journal links
-
Up-to-date WHD news
-
Save on WHD-sponsored events and continuing education courses whenever possible
-
Recordings of previously hosted webinars
-
Ability to apply for awards only available to WHD members
-
-
Help to influence, direct, and support the advocacy efforts of the division