Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Also called: Pelvic Health PT, Women's Health PT

Physical therapist who treats bladder, bowel, and pelvic pain problems, often after childbirth.

A day in the life

Helps a new mom rebuild core and pelvic strength, uses biofeedback sensors to teach muscle control, and works with patients whose problems were dismissed for years.

Pay over a career

Starting
$75k
Typical
$102k
High
$135k

Estimate based on BLS physical therapists.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Doctorate (PhD), about 7 years after high school. Doctor of Physical Therapy plus pelvic health continuing education and certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Exercise Science, Kinesiology.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average. Fast-growing specialty.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Biofeedback sensors and AI give better data; private, hands-on treatment and trust stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Anatomy & physiology, Biology, Psychology, Health.

Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1123.

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