It's a common misconception among clinicians that women's and men's pelvic issues always require internal examinations and treatment. In most cases, orthopedic physical therapists typically do not perform internal pelvic techniques, nor seek such training. Many patients present with issues assigned to both "specialties," causing them to choose management of either one or the other. As a result, this construct creates arbitrary barriers in the body and in practice that do not yield optimal results for pelvic and orthopedic patients. Read more…