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Men’S Pelvic Health Content In Entry-Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy Curricula: A Physical Therapy Clinician Perspective, Shani Johnson Pt, Dscpt, Cmpt, Rachel Anderson Spt, Marissa Hudoba Spt, Adam Fischer Spt, Benjamin Peters Spt
Men’S Pelvic Health Content In Entry-Level Doctor Of Physical Therapy Curricula: A Physical Therapy Clinician Perspective, Shani Johnson Pt, Dscpt, Cmpt, Rachel Anderson Spt, Marissa Hudoba Spt, Adam Fischer Spt, Benjamin Peters Spt
DPT Capstone Posters
Introducation
Pelvic floor musculature is involved in sexual, bowel, and bladder function, organ support, breathing, and load transfer.1 Sixteen percent of males experience pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).1 Therefore, it is important for physical therapists to adequately screen male patients to identify PFD either for proper treatment or referral to a men’s pelvic health (MPH) provider.
The Academy of Pelvic Health (APH) offers Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricular guidelines for Women’s Health content, but to date has no published guidelines for MPH.
Objective
The purpose of this study was to gain clinician perspective to assist in the development of DPT …