July 2, 2010 Postgraduate / post registration education and continuing professional development for women’s health and pelvic physiotherapists in IOPTWH member countries

In 2009, IOPTWH delegates were asked to provide information on this topic by answering the following questions:-

1. Does your group offer study days / workshops / courses?
2. Do any universities or other further/higher education institutes offer courses / modules / awards in women's health?
3. Are their any other sources of postgraduate training/education for women's health / pelvic physiotherapists / physical therapists in your country?

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March 20, 2009 A survey of members of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health (IOPTWH) 2008

• The management of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in different countries: A survey of members of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health (IOPTWH) 2008

  Gill Brook, IOPTWH secretary, Bradford, United Kingdom

  In 2008 I undertook an email survey of IOPTWH chief delegates to gain a view of pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation around the world. 17 member groups were contacted and all replied. This document summarises their responses.

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February 13, 2009 Eliminating female genital mutilation - an interagency statement

• This link provides access to the excellent World Healt Organisation publication 'Eliminating female genital mutilation - an interagency statement'

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January 2, 2009 IOPTWH updates the Scope of Practice in Women's Health

Throughout the world, specialists in Women’s Health Physical Therapy are committed to providing their patients and clients with professional and comprehensive care in a respectful and caring environment. Women’s Health has commonly been defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (World Health Organization [WHO], 1997). A disease or condition must meet the following five criteria in order to be considered a women’s health condition: The disease must be unique, more prevalent, more serious, have different risk factors, or require interventions that are different for women or a sub-group of women (United States Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], 1985).

It is the position of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health (IOPTWH) that the scope of practice in women’s Health physical therapy shall subscribe.....continued