Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

What Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy does

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association, founded in 1977 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, that operates as an official Academy within the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). It serves physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and student PTs specializing in pelvic and abdominal health, with an international reach spanning 50+ countries. The organization is the exclusive U.S. credentialing body for the CAPP (Certificate of Advanced Practice) certification tracks in Pelvic, Obstetric, and Male Pelvic Health and sponsors the ABPTS Board Certification in Pelvic and Women's Health Physical Therapy (PWCS).

The Academy's core product surface comprises (1) a continuing education catalog of 100+ live courses and 25+ self-paced courses delivered through a Canvas (Instructure) LMS; (2) the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT) and a discounted Urogynecology journal subscription via AUGS partnership; (3) the PT Locator public directory listing 1,500+ member providers; (4) a digital product marketplace including patient education handouts and the Student Clinical Affiliation Toolkit; and (5) a community layer organized around five Special Interest Groups, mentor and medical model directories, and the Member Compass member portal with APTA single sign-on.

Revenue is generated through six streams: annual membership dues, course registration fees, journal subscriptions, digital product sales, event sponsorships and advertising, and research donations. GTM is community-led, leveraging APTA affiliation, the CSM annual conference, SIG engagement, peer referrals, and the PT Locator as a two-sided patient-provider acquisition channel. The organization is member-governed with no external equity ownership and operates with a small 1-10 person staff.

Name

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Legal name

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Website

https://aptapelvichealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association and APTA Academy, founded in 1977, that provides pelvic health continuing education, CAPP and PWCS certifications, a peer-reviewed journal, and a PT Locator directory for 1,500+ member practitioners in the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Continuing Education and Certification

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (Women’s & Men’s Health) (HSADAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) (HLAKAOAC), Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO)

Keywords

• Pelvic health education
• Physical therapy certification
• Continuing medical education
• Professional association membership
• Pelvic floor therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for PTs, PTAs, students, and international physiotherapists. Membership provides access to courses, webinars, journal access, certifications, and member discounts.
2. Course Registration Fees: Revenue from live continuing education courses, self-paced courses, and webinars. Includes CAPP certification courses and specialized topic courses.
3. Journal Subscriptions: Discounted subscription to Urogynecology journal ($99/year for members vs $598/year retail) through partnership with AUGS. Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy access included with membership.
4. Product Sales: Sales of digital products including patient education handouts, anatomy diagrams, clinical toolkits (Student Clinical Affiliation Toolkit $24.99), and equipment/supplies for pelvic health practice.
5. Sponsorships & Advertising: Event sponsorships, advertising placements on website and publications, and sponsorship opportunities for CSM events, awards ceremonies, and courses.
6. Research Donations: Donations supporting the Academy's $10,000 Research Grant to fund pelvic health research advancements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional association that delivers continuing education courses (100+ live, 25+ self-paced), CAPP certification programs (CAPP-Pelvic, CAPP-OB, CAPP-Pelvic Male), and member resources for physical therapists specializing in pelvic and abdominal health. It also operates the PT Locator directory connecting patients with 1,500+ certified pelvic health providers and publishes the peer-reviewed Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT).

Product overview

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy offers a professional association platform centered on PT Locator, a directory of 1,500+ pelvic health specialists. The organization provides three CAPP certification tracks (CAPP-Pelvic, CAPP-OB, CAPP-Pelvic Male) and ABPTS Board Certification (PWCS). Educational offerings include 100+ live courses and 25+ self-paced courses delivered through Canvas LMS, along with access to the Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT) and discounted Urogynecology journal subscriptions. Member benefits include webinar recordings, patient education handouts, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), practice resources, and clinical tools. The Marketplace offers pelvic health products and supplies. The Academy also supports research through grants totaling over $57,500 annually and advocates for federal legislation (H.R. 4074) to expand postpartum care access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAPP (Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy): Certification program for pelvic health physical therapists including CAPP-Pelvic, CAPP-OB, and CAPP-Pelvic Male tracks
• JWPHPT (Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy)
• PT Locator
• Member Compass

Products and services

• CAPP (Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy) Specialized certification program with three tracks: CAPP-Pelvic (pelvic health), CAPP-OB (obstetric health), and CAPP-Pelvic Male (male pelvic health), for licensed physical therapists pursuing advanced pelvic health credentials.
• Board-Certification in Pelvic and Women's Health Physical Therapy (PWCS) ABPTS board certification for pelvic and women's health physical therapy clinical specialists.
• Pelvic Health Continuing Education Courses Over 100 live continuing education courses and 25+ self-paced courses covering pelvic, obstetric, and women's health physical therapy topics, delivered in-person and via Canvas LMS.
• PT Locator A searchable public directory connecting patients with 1,500+ pelvic health physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, with filters by specialty, location, certification, population served, and languages spoken.
• Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT) Peer-reviewed Academy-affiliated journal providing research articles, clinical guidelines, and professional knowledge for pelvic health practitioners, included with Academy membership.
• Urogynecology Journal Subscription Member-exclusive discounted subscription to Urogynecology, the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), available at $99/year for members versus $598/year retail.
• Member Compass Online member portal providing access to membership account, course registrations, PT Locator profile management, and Academy resources for PTs, PTAs, and students.
• Patient Education Handouts Digital handouts for patients covering topics including pelvic anatomy, bladder health, bowel health, pregnancy, postpartum care, and specific conditions, priced individually (e.g., Post-Void Dribble $9.99, Coccydynia $4.99).
• Student Clinical Affiliation Toolkit 35-page digital PDF toolkit for academic programs and clinical sites establishing pelvic health clinical education experiences, including templates, best practices, and guidance for clinical instructors and students.
• Webinar Recordings Archive of past webinar recordings including journal club sessions and SIG webinars, available exclusively to Academy members with recordings posted within 7 days.
• Pelvic Health Outcomes Tools Evidence-based assessment tools and outcome measures for evaluating pelvic health conditions and treatment effectiveness, available to Academy members.
• Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for pelvic health physical therapy practice, developed and maintained by Academy committees.
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Member community groups including Early-Professionals SIG, Pregnancy & Postpartum SIG, Pediatric Pelvic Health SIG, Male Pelvic Health SIG, and Student Special Interest Group, providing networking, webinars, and professional development.
• Research Grants Program Research funding opportunities including the $40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant, $10,000 Research Grant, and $7,500 PODS I Scholarship, supporting pelvic health research advancement.
• Academy Membership Annual membership program with four tiers — PT, PTA, Student (SPT), and International Physiotherapist — providing access to courses, journal, certifications, PT Locator listing, and member discounts.

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Intimate RoseflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2024Intimate Rose sponsored the Celebrate & Elevate social event at CSM 2024 in Boston, MA. As an Elite Sponsor, they support Academy events and receive brand visibility at major conferences and awards ceremonies.
• American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023APTA Pelvic Health became an Allied Health Partner with Urogynecology journal, the official journal of AUGS. Members receive exclusive discounted subscription ($99/year vs $598 retail) to the peer-reviewed publication covering female pelvic floor disorders, clinical research, and case reports.
• The Prometheus GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor of the Academy, providing sponsorship support for Academy events and programs with visibility at annual meetings and conferences.
• Jane AppflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerElite Sponsor of the Academy, providing sponsorship support for Academy events and member resources. Jane App is featured as a sponsor on event materials and webinars.
• BodyLogicMDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored advertisement on the PT Locator page, providing healthcare advertising visibility in exchange for sponsorship support.
• The Pelvic PeopleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored advertisement on the PT Locator page, providing pelvic health provider advertising visibility in exchange for sponsorship support.
• APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Academy operates as an official Academy/specialty organization under APTA national. APTA members can add Academy membership to their account. The Academy participates in APTA House of Delegates, CSM conferences, and APTA public policy initiatives including H.R. 4074 advocacy.
• Foundation for Physical Therapy ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation for Physical Therapy Research partners with the Academy on research grants including the $40,000 Pelvic Health Research Grant and $7,500 PODS I Scholarship, supporting advancement of pelvic health science.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Sibling APTA specialty academy serving orthopaedic physical therapists with continuing education, certifications, special interest groups, and a member-driven professional association model. Directly comparable as a peer APTA academy with the same membership, course, and SIG structure.
• Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Private-sector pelvic-floor and pelvic rehabilitation continuing-education provider offering live courses, certifications, and online training for PTs. Directly comparable in pelvic-health PT CE, though operates outside the APTA academy structure.
• APTA Academy of Sports Physical Therapy: Sibling APTA specialty academy providing sports physical therapy CE, special interest groups, and certifications. Comparable as a peer specialty academy with similar membership-driven GTM.
• Section on Women's Health (APTA): Former APTA section (now independent organization) serving PTs treating women's health, including pelvic health. Highly comparable historical peer with overlapping pelvic/obstetric PT education and certification offerings.
• APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy: Sibling APTA specialty academy advancing neurologic PT practice via continuing education, certification pathways, and member communities. Comparable on governance, revenue model (membership + course fees), and APTA-nested structure.

Emerging players

• International Pelvic Pain Society: Multidisciplinary society focused on chronic pelvic pain, including PT-relevant education and research. Comparable in the pelvic-health professional community around education and clinical guidelines, though smaller and broader in clinical scope.

Broad incumbents

• American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS): Physician-led society for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery that publishes the Urogynecology journal and serves as an Allied Health partner of the Academy. Comparable as an adjacent urogynecology/pelvic health professional society, but oriented to physicians rather than PTs.
• International Continence Society (ICS): Global multidisciplinary organization for continence research and clinical practice, including PTs treating incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comparable as an international pelvic-health professional body with overlapping audience and educational offerings.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): National professional association that hosts the Academy as a specialty component, sets PT scope and policy, and runs CSM. Comparable as a parent professional body and governance peer, but broader in scope across all PT specialties.

Others

• Foundation for Physical Therapy Research: Non-profit foundation co-funding the Academy's pelvic health research grants ($40K Pelvic Health Research Grant, $7.5K PODS I Scholarship). Comparable as a research-funding partner in the pelvic PT space rather than a competing membership organization.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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