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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
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)
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…
Educational infrastructure in woman’s health that
is current with practice is lacking in most PT
programs
Few students and/or PTs are trained to
differentially diagnose key women’s health
issues
Take Home Message…
Graduates interested in specializing in
women’s health must pursue advanced
education to be qualified
Certificate programs
Continuing education
MENTORSHIP
Foundations of Women’s Health
“Women’s Health” defined
Women’s health movements
General health efforts in late 1800’s – Early 20th century
1960’s-1980’s
Woman centered care; drug and device safety
Title IX for female athletes
1990s
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
Experiences in Bodies
Obesity or fear of fat
Unwanted attention from men
Fear for one’s safety
Social Role Expectations
Family
Friends
Immediate family
Extended family
Significant others
Achievement orientation
Drive for popularity in adolescence
Co-workers
Bosses
Societal Influences
Past vs. present societal roles
Misconstructed feminism
Balance of working in home and workplace
Discrimination
Racism
Views of beauty
Physical appearance
Body size, weight, and shape
Aging
Societal Influences
Views on health
Illness
Disability
Depression
Threats
Loss of relationship
Violence and abuse
Financial security; wages; economic survival
Single parenthood
Perfectionism
What is the PT role?
Educator
Role Model
Advocate
Visualization Exercise
Close your eyes and visualize your body.
How do you feel about what you see?
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