Postpartum Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Referral Rates in a Multihospital System
There were significant differences in the patterns of referrals made, suggesting socioeconomic disparities in access to PFPT. Our data demonstrate underutilization of PFPT for individuals in the postpartum period and a need to better integrate access to PFPT in pregnancy and postpartum care.
Authors
- Rahel Nardos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0534-3825)
- Sarah A. Wernimont (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6894-7837)
- Sophie E. O’Bryan
- Norma Jimenez Ramirez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9391-4941)
- Iris Lin
- Greta Sirek
- Katelyn M. Tessier
Institutions
- University of Minnesota (US)
- Women's Health Research Institute (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urogynecology
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/spv.0000000000001816
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00