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Introduction to
Women’s Health
Laura LaPorta Krum PT, PhD
What is
women’s health
to you?
“Essential” or “Important” Content
in Professional Education
Essential
Important
Osteoporosis
(61.1%)
Obstetrics
(54.2%)
Spine/Extremity
Musculoskeletal
Dysfunction
(54.8%)
Sports Injuries
(52.4%)
Nutrition Issues
(51.9%)
Urogenital Concerns
(50.4%)
Wellness & Health
Promotion
(50.4%)
LaPorta Krum & Smith, 2005. Educating physical therapists in women’s health: recommendations for professional (entrylevel) and post-professional curricula.
Essential” or “Important” Content in
Postprofessional Education
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Urogenital
(67.7)
Spine/Extremity (65.4)
Pathology
(64.0)
Aging
(62.5)
External PFM
(62.0)
Classroom/Lab (61.4)
Osteoporosis
(61.1)
Obstetrics
(60.8
Clinical Residency (60.8)
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Internal PFM
(59.7)
Clinical Observation (58.8)
PFM Exercise
(58.5)
Oncology
(58.5)
Gynecology
(56.8)
Research
(55.6)
Phys/Endocrine
(53.9)
Anatomy w/dissect. (51.0)
Take Home Message…
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Educational infrastructure in woman’s health that
is current with practice is lacking in most PT
programs
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Few students and/or PTs are trained to
differentially diagnose key women’s health
issues
Take Home Message…
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Graduates interested in specializing in
women’s health must pursue advanced
education to be qualified
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Certificate programs
 Continuing education
 MENTORSHIP
Foundations of Women’s Health
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“Women’s Health” defined
Women’s health movements
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General health efforts in late 1800’s – Early 20th century
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1960’s-1980’s
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Woman centered care; drug and device safety
Title IX for female athletes
1990s
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OB PT in early 1900’s in UK
Women’s health research agenda
Women’s Health and the APTA
Where does
WOMEN’S HEALTH
begin???
Experiences in
our bodies
Societal
influences
Relationships
with others
Experiences in Bodies
Growth and menstruation
 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
 Motherhood
 Menopause
 Aging
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Experiences in Bodies
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Obesity or fear of fat
Unwanted attention from men
Fear for one’s safety
Social Role Expectations
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Family
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Friends
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Immediate family
Extended family
Significant others
Achievement orientation
Drive for popularity in adolescence
Co-workers
Bosses
Societal Influences
Past vs. present societal roles
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Misconstructed feminism
Balance of working in home and workplace
Discrimination
Racism
Views of beauty
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Physical appearance
Body size, weight, and shape
Aging
Societal Influences
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Views on health
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Illness
Disability
Depression
Threats
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Loss of relationship
Violence and abuse
Financial security; wages; economic survival
Single parenthood
Perfectionism
What is the PT role?
Educator
 Role Model
 Advocate
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Visualization Exercise
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Close your eyes and visualize your body.
How do you feel about what you see?
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Why do you think you feel the way you
do about your body?
ADOLESCENCE
Overview
Body image issues
 Nutritional wellness and disease
 Nutrition and body image assessment
 Key orthopedic issues
 Case studies
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