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Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health
Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health
Physiotherapists working in women's, men's and pelvic health play an essential role in supporting patients across their lifespan—from continence and pregnancy care, to post-surgical recovery and pelvic pain management.
The Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health group connects physiotherapists passionate about advancing clinical care, research and advocacy in this vital and expanding field.
By joining, you'll gain access to resources, peer networks and professional development designed to strengthen your expertise and impact.
Members receive quarterly updates featuring clinical research, case studies, professional reflections and committee news from around the country.
Member benefits:
- regular updates with research, case studies and event information
- discounts on all professional development courses and events organised by the Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health group
- free access to lectures and online lectures hosted by the group
- opportunities to participate in state and national committees, including the biannual conference scientific committee
- support for progression towards titling and specialisation in continence and women's health physiotherapy
- access to the Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health community on PhysioHub—connect with peers, collaborate on clinical and research initiatives and explore best practice in a secure, member-only environment.
Through PhysioHub, you can engage in conversations with other physiotherapists, share clinical insights and stay up to date on emerging evidence and professional opportunities.
APA national groups align with the specialty subgroups within the World Physiotherapy organisation.
About the group
Renamed in 2016 to better reflect the breadth of this specialty, the Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health group is one of the APA's most active and progressive communities.
The group advocates for physiotherapists working in this area and promotes inclusive, evidence-based care of people of all genders experiencing pelvic health issues.
Members contribute to national advocacy and public awareness, including representation at Parliament House during World Continence Week, collaboration with the Continence Foundation of Australia and development of educational materials to raise the profile of physiotherapy in pelvic health.
The group's professional development calendar includes courses, lectures and joint events with other APA national groups, offering learning opportunities across areas such as:
- continence and bladder health
- pelvic floor muscle training
- pregnancy and postnatal care
- prostate and men's health
- pelvic health, sexual health and oncology-related conditions.
Members also have opportunities to influence the development of the APA's careers pathway and course frameworks for titling and specialisation, as well as to share research through lectures and publications.
Join the group to connect with leading clinicians, academics and researchers and to contribute to shaping the future of pelvic health physiotherapy through PhysioHub and national committee involvement.
Every two years, the APA conference scientific committee curates a program dedicated to pelvic health, offering another platform for members to lead discussion and innovation in this area.
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