The Physical Therapist’s Guide to Women's Pelvic, Perinatal and Reproductive Health

Rebecca G. Stephenson is a Clinical Specialist at Mass General Brigham-Newton Wellesley Hospital Newton, Massachusetts, USA. She is also a medical writer for Stephenson Physical Therapy Millis, Massachusetts. She is adjunct faculty at the MGH Institute of Health Professions Faculty, Academy of Pelvic Health, APTA. Darla B. Cathcart is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Assistant Director of Education Physical Therapy Department of Graceland University Independence, Missouri, USA. She is President of the Academy of Pelvic Health APTA Faculty, Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.

Part One: Foundation for Physical Therapy Practice in Women’s Health

1. Women's and Pelvic Physical Therapy in the USA: Yesterday and Today


2. Female Anatomical, Physiologic, and Pathologic Considerations

3. Female Lifespan Considerations

Part Two: Role of Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health

4. Female Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Examination

5. Female Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Treatment

Part Three: Role of Physical Therapy in Reproductive Health



6. Breast Disorders and Conditions During the Reproductive Years

7. Physical Therapy Care in High-Risk Pregnancies, Diseases and Disorders

8. Physical Therapy Care During Labor

9. Physical Therapy Care During Birth


10. Physical Therapy and Postpartum Care


11. Physical Therapy Examination, Evaluation, & Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders

12. Developing a Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Practice