I’m interested in women’s health because I’m a woman. I’d be a darn fool not to be on my own side.
It’s okay to talk about birth, okay – then menstruation. I first started my advocacy for women’s health in the field of reproductive freedom, and the next stage would be bringing menopause out of the closet.
This was powerfully expressed by the former first lady, Michelle Obama, as she spoke at the Elizabeth G.Anderson School in 2009.
“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.”
It’s an interesting question. I bet a lot of people think that women get the same quality of care as men. The evidence would say something different.
Women’s health includes a wide range of specialties and focus areas, such as: Birth control, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and gynecology. Breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other female cancers. … Women and heart disease.
Common Reproductive Health Concerns for Women
- Endometriosis.
- Uterine Fibroids.
- Gynecologic Cancer.
- HIV/AIDS.
- Interstitial Cystitis.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
As an emerging clinician in this speciality area, you want to forge your professional identity and establish your “brand.” You may think that identifying yourself as a “Pelvic Health PT” will distinguish you from the pack, grow your practice, and announce to the world what you do professionally. As you promote your distinctive skills, why do your patients/clients trust you? They have confidence in your skills because
your practice is based on the best evidence available. Without research to back up your work, you are standing on a house of cards.
A name designates who you are and what you are about. We want to be expansive. We bridge to the information we need to help our practice flourish. We want to be the place where all physical therapists look for information, not only about pelvic health, but also for all aspects of women’s health. I choose to keep name to help correct the underrepresentation of health care research for women.
The Section on Women’s Health, that will officially become the Academy
of Pelvic Health, has always been helpful to those new to this area of PT with continuing education, residencies, and specialty degree. All of this support has been terrific at facilitating specialty practice and entrepreneurship. I am truly
grateful for the continued backing from the section/academy for the success of this. What can you, as a clinician, do? Include your case in your social media posts. Invite those who are involved in research . Most importantly, read; read and tell people what you are reading and why.
What does the Women’s Health Program cover? Women’s Health Program The Women’s Health Program (WHP) is a Medicaid program that provides checkups and birth control, but not abortion, to low-income, uninsured women who would receive Medicaid if they were pregnant.
Some common causes include: Emotional causes, such as stress, relationship problems, depression or anxiety, a memory of sexual abuse or rape, and unhappiness with your body. Physical causes, such as hormone problems, pain from an injury or other problem, and certain conditions such as diabetes or arthritis.
They share a contribution to a better understanding of health care for women.
Regards
Dr Deeksha Singh Pt
OBGYN Therapist
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Perfect10 Maternity Rehab Physiotherapy Clinic.
deeksha66singh@gmail.com
Dr Deeksha Singh PFM Specialist 