Any Subject Area Report Book Review Clinical Commentary Clinical Paper Conference Abstract Conference Poster Congress/Conference Editorial Good Practice Statement Infographic Literature Review Notes and News Opinion Pilot/Feasibility Study Product Review Reflective Article Research Research Review Service Evaluation Systematic Review Current Issue POGP Journal Issue 138 - Spring 2026 Journal issue 138 - 07 May 2026 View articles Contents Pages: 3 POGP Charity Board of Trustees Pages: 4 Guest editorial Author(s): Lucia Berry - Pages: 5–6 Beyond women’s and men’s health: a call for trans-inclusive language in pelvic health physiotherapy Author(s): N. Brenner - Pages: 7–18 AI and POGP: where do we go from here? Author(s): A. J. Wilson - Pages: 19–23 Pelvic venous disorder: presentation, diagnostic approach and the role of physiotherapists within the multidisciplinary team Author(s): I. Friedman, T. Nui, T. Bùi & A. D. Brown - Pages: 24–30 Need and acceptability of a health–justice partnership for women with pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): P. Reed, L. A. Osborne, A. Parish, C. Havard-Thomas, H. Hanratty, M. Vij & S. Emery & R. Owen - Pages: 31–44 Running and walking during pregnancy: effects of an abdominal belt and increased cadence on pelvic loading, kinematics and abdominal discomfort Author(s): M. Raballand, G. M. Donnelly, J. Bertuit, D. De Jaeger & V. Feipel - Pages: 45–56 Knowledge of the pelvic floor among nulliparous women in Ibadan, Nigeria Author(s): M. B. Fatudimu & V. T. Arowosafe - Pages: 57–66 Determinants of pelvic floor muscle strength and dysfunction in postpartum women: an exploratory cross-sectional study Author(s): J. Reuthe, E. Doxford-Hook, E. Kiilu & A. Gonzalez-Aquines - Pages: 67–73 Self-reported awareness, perception and exercise behaviour among adult women with diastasis rectus abdominis: an evaluation of the information and exercise-related content needs of an online support platform Author(s): G. M. Donnelly, B. Learn, H. McKeever & T. Rial Rebullido - Pages: 74–85 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Unfinished work – building equitable pelvic health services Author(s): A. Doshani - Pages: 86–89 Surgical management of diastasis rectus abdominis in the postpartum patient: the robotic option Author(s): O. J. Warren & R. K. Hayward - Pages: 90–92 Oral presentation digest Author(s): Various - Pages: 93–99 Book reviews Author(s): Caroline Callister & Becky Aston - Pages: 100–102 Product review Author(s): Biljana Kennaway - Pages: 103–105 Notes and news Author(s): Various - Pages: 106–112 Appendices 1 & 2 – NHS Higher Research Authority decision-making tool for research ethics Author(s): UKRI Medical Research Council; NHS Health Research Authority - Historical Issues POGP Journal 118 - Spring 2016 Journal issue 118 - 01 June 2016 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Best Beginnings – working to give every child in the UK the best start in life Author(s): A. Baum - Pages: 5–13 The long-term impact of Caesarean section scar problems on the individual and associated healthcare needs Author(s): H. van Griensven, A. P. Moore & V. Hall - Pages: 14–30 Professional portfolios: evidencing best practice Author(s): J. Ellis - Pages: 31–37 Managing lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy: a new physiotherapy approach Author(s): I. J. Kyte & N. Frankfurt - Pages: 38–43 Management of post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence Author(s): S. I. Rahman - Pages: 44–48 Assessment of patient satisfaction following major gynaecological surgery Author(s): J. O’Toole, E. Nellist, G. Thiagamoorthy & L. Cardozo - Pages: 49–53 Vaginal pessaries: indications, complications and troubleshooting Author(s): A. Rantell - Pages: 54–57 Down under, top relevant: pelvic floor dysfunction problems in patients with coccygeal, hip and low back pain Author(s): M. C. Ph. Slieker-ten Hove - Pages: 58–60 Conference poster digest Author(s): D. McClurg et al. - Pages: 61–63 Conference poster digest Author(s): D. McClurg et al. - Pages: 61–63 Conference report Author(s): K. Megson - Pages: 64–65 Website watch Author(s): K. MacLeod - Pages: 68–71 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 72–73 Book and DVD reviews Author(s): C. Bamping & L. Wolfenden - Pages: 74–76 Product reviews Author(s): R. Tudor & P. Igualada Martinez - Pages: 77–80 Notes and news Author(s): A. Bishop et al. - Pages: 81–87 POGP Journal 117 - Autumn 2015 Journal issue 117 - 01 December 2015 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): A. Savage & W. Rarity - Pages: 3–4 The anatomy, biological plausibility and efficacy of visceral mobilization in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): R. C. Horton - Pages: 5–18 Pelvic floor muscle training for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: is group exercise effective? Author(s): S. Titman & T. Cook - Pages: 19–28 Factors affecting women’s adherence to pelvic floor muscle exercises in a first pregnancy: a qualitative interview study Author(s): H. E. Cooper & C. Carus - Pages: 29–34 Erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy Author(s): I. Pearce - Pages: 35–40 Setting up a physiotherapy-led pessary self-management service: learning from a successful pilot project and building a sustainable quality service Author(s): C. A. Brown & R. Kearney - Pages: 41–45 Therapeutic treatment and management of lower bowel dysfunction Author(s): J. H. Herbert - Pages: 46–47 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 50–51 Book reviews Author(s): E. Benson et al. - Pages: 52–55 Product review Author(s): A. Leung - Pages: 56–57 Notes and news Author(s): K. Mann et al. - Pages: 58–63 POGP Journal 116 - Spring 2015 Journal issue 116 - 01 June 2015 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): A. Savage & Wendy Rarity - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Empowerment – a gift bestowed or withheld Author(s): G. Fletcher - Pages: 5–14 How did we get here? The development of women’s health physiotherapy special interest groups in the UK Author(s): J. Haslam & J. Laycock - Pages: 15–24 Professionalism in practice Author(s): T. Cook - Pages: 25–33 Weight management during pregnancy Author(s): J. Bryant & C. Rigby - Pages: 34–35 Pelvic floor muscle training and its impact on neurogenic detrusor overactivity in incomplete spinal cord injury Author(s): N. Vásquez & M. D. Craggs - Pages: 36–37 iPhone apps as an adjunct to supervised physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle training in women: a content analysis Author(s): A. Hui & L. Johnson - Pages: 38–50 Service redesign in women’s health physiotherapy Author(s): J. Falconer & H. Horsley - Pages: 51–57 Conference poster digest Author(s): S. Head et al. - Pages: 60–62 POGP Conference 2014 Author(s): K. Portas - Pages: 63–64 Jill Mantle, POGP vice-president Author(s): R. Hawkes & J. Mantle - Pages: 65–66 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 67 Book reviews Author(s): R. Tudor & K. Walsh - Pages: 68–73 Notes and news Author(s): A. Clarke et al. - Pages: 74–80 ACPWH Journal 115 - Autumn 2014 Journal issue 115 - 01 December 2014 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Guest editorial Author(s): D. McClurg - Pages: 3–4 Should all women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain be treated with exercise? Author(s): R. Bromley & P. Bagley - Pages: 5–13 Exercise for postnatal low back pain and pelvic pain Author(s): R. J. Bennett - Pages: 14–21 The role of pelvic floor muscle exercise in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction Author(s): A. Willans - Pages: 22–29 Fast Assessment, Start Treatment (FAST): a service model for conservative pelvic floor care Author(s): S. Sheppard & A. Henderson - Pages: 30–36 Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy: what’s in a name? Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 37–38 Looking good: the new logo and rebranding Author(s): K. Lough - Pages: 39–40 Profile of the new president Author(s): K. Walsh - Pages: 41–42 Presidents and vice-presidents of POGP Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 43–44 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 47–48 Book review Author(s): K. Walsh - Pages: 49–51 Product review Author(s): A. Leung - Pages: 56–57 Notes and news Author(s): R. Bromley et al. - Pages: 54–56 ACPWH Journal 114- Spring 2014 Journal issue 114 - 01 March 2014 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Guest editorial Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: The normalization of childbirth in modern maternity care Author(s): L. A. Page - Pages: 5–9 New perspectives from the Integrated Systems Model for treating women with pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and/or diastasis rectus abdominis Author(s): D. G. Lee - Pages: 10–24 The role of manual therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): M. Whelan - Pages: 25–36 Diagnostic ultrasound for assessment of pelvic floor muscle contraction: frequently asked questions Author(s): S. McKiernan, P. Chiarelli & H. Warren-Forward - Pages: 37–43 What the physiotherapist needs to know about endometriosis Author(s): A. Oliver & C. Overton - Pages: 44–49 Osteoporosis: the patient’s perspective Author(s): C. Severgnini - Pages: 50–55 Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation increase pelvic floor muscle strength in women with urinary incontinence with an ineffective pelvic floor contraction? Author(s): C. A. Brown & R. Sharples - Pages: 56–62 Identifying the needs of obese women with urinary incontinence attending a specialist continence physiotherapy service Author(s): T. Cooper & L. Johnson - Pages: 63–71 Physiotherapy and pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: a four-armed pilot randomized controlled trial Author(s): R. Tudor, C. Barfoot, I. D’Almeida, et al. - Pages: 72–73 Research review Author(s): G. Dorey - Pages: 74–75 ACPWH Annual Report 2013 Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 76–80 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 83–84 Notes and news Author(s): D. McClurg et al. - Pages: 85–90 ACPWH Journal 113 - Autumn 2013 Journal issue 113 - 01 September 2013 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): Amanda Savage & Wendy Rarity - Pages: 3–4 The musculoskeletal contribution to the evolution of chronic lumbopelvic pain: 2. Sporting activities and chronic pelvic pain Author(s): R. C. Jones, W. Taylor & L. Chaitow - Pages: 5–29 Physiotherapy service provision and its effectiveness after obstetric anal sphincter injuries Author(s): F. Healy, E. Barry & S. O’Sullivan - Pages: 30–41 A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of aerobic training for patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy Author(s): N. Kulkarni, A. A. Mahajan & S. M. Khatri - Pages: 42–50 Intrapartum care for women with pelvic girdle pain: a midwifery perspective Author(s): E. Nightingale - Pages: 51–57 Reflective assessment and management of a 39-year-old female with stress urinary incontinence Author(s): V. Price - Pages: 58–66 ‘‘Do you have a problem with your bladder or pelvic floor?’’ Evaluation of self-referral to women’s health physiotherapy Author(s): T. Cook - Pages: 67 Focus on the ACPWH committees: the National Conference Organizing Committee Author(s): W. Rarity et al. - Pages: 68–70 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 73–74 Notes and news Author(s): J. Mantle et al. - Pages: 75–78 ACPWH Journal 112 - Spring 2013 Journal issue 112 - 01 March 2013 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Pages: 3–4 The musculoskeletal contribution to the evolution of chronic lumbopelvic pain: 1. The lumbar spine and pelvis Author(s): R. C. Jones, W. Taylor & L. Chaitow - Pages: 5–23 Going for gold at the male pelvic floor Olympics Author(s): G. Dorey - Pages: 24–29 Athletes at London 2012: too elite to leak? Author(s): K. Crotty - Pages: 30–35 Physiotherapy at the Hamlin Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 36–40 Myofascial trigger point assessment and treatment in patients with interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome Author(s): N. Cherry née King - Pages: 41–44 Experiences of women living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and urinary incontinence: a qualitative study Author(s): E. Sheehan - Pages: 45–46 Focus on the ACPWH committees: the Education Subcommittee Author(s): W. Rarity et al. - Pages: 47–49 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 52–53 Book review Author(s): D. McClurg - Pages: 54–55 Notes and news Author(s): K. Radford et al. - Pages: 56–61 ACPWH Journal 111- Autumn 2012 Journal issue 111 - 01 December 2012 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): K. Vits & L. Boston - Pages: 3–4 Pelvic girdle pain: examination, treatment, and the development and implementation of the European guidelines Author(s): B. Stuge - Pages: 5–12 The elephant in the room: the impact of bowel dysfunction on people with multiple sclerosis Author(s): D. McClurg, K. Beattie , A. Lowe-Strong & S. Hagen - Pages: 13–21 Safe use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy Author(s): E. Crothers, Y. Coldron, T. Cook, T. Watson & W. Notcutt - Pages: 22–26 Focus on the ACPWH committees: the Journal Subcommittee Author(s): L. Boston et al. - Pages: 27–30 Update on the new ACPWH website Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 33–35 Website watch Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 36–38 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 39–40 Product reviews Author(s): G. Brook & K. Taylor - Pages: 41–44 Notes and news Author(s): R. Hawkes et al. - Pages: 45 ACPWH Journal 110 - Spring 2012 Journal issue 110 - 01 June 2012 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): K. Vits & L. Boston - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Prolapse: the role of physiotherapy in its management and prevention Author(s): D. Stark - Pages: 5–16 Assessing muscle function of the male pelvic floor using real-time ultrasound Author(s): I. Nahon, G. Waddington, R. Adams & G. Dorey - Pages: 17–23 Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome Author(s): J. Sheppard - Pages: 24–26 Pelvic floor muscle activation during singing: a pilot study Author(s): N. Bedekar - Pages: 27–32 An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): B. T. Haylen, D. de Ridder, R. M. Freeman - Pages: 33–57 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 58–59 Book review Author(s): E. Stowe - Pages: 60–61 Product review Author(s): B. Williams - Pages: 62–63 Notes and news Author(s): D. Sidney et al. - Pages: 64–67 ACPWH Journal 109 - Autumn 2011 Journal issue 109 - 01 December 2011 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): K. Vits & L. Boston - Pages: 3–4 Antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercises for the prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence in the antenatal and early postnatal period: a critical appraisal of the evidence Author(s): H. E. Cooper & T. Cook - Pages: 5–13 Efficacy of behavioural training in treating symptoms of urinary urgency and urge urinary incontinence Author(s): R. Bromley & T. Cook - Pages: 14–19 Why bother to prescribe in women’s health physiotherapy? Author(s): S. Gillard - Pages: 20 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy expectations of educational programmes in injection therapy for physiotherapists: supporting good governance in neurological and musculoskeletal injection therapy Author(s): P. White & S. Gosling - Pages: 21–29 Executive Committee response to Conference discussion groups Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 30–33 Online medical dictionaries Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 36–38 New ACPWH website Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 39–40 E-mail and the Internet demystified Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 41–42 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 43 DVD review Author(s): J. Lee - Pages: 44–45 Notes and news Author(s): R. Hawkes et al. - Pages: 46–49 First1234Last JPOGP in The Press Carrying baby car seats could injure new mums, experts warn As featured in BBC News Do NOT carry heavy baby car seats, new mothers are told because their weight can cause serious injuries As featured in The Daily Mail It's not just women - MEN need to do pelvic floor exercises, too! As featured in The Daily Mail Latest Tweets Tweets by @JPOGP