Women’s Experience Receiving OT for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Case Series

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 This study is a qualitative, retrospective case series used to provide a description of the experience of women who received OT for pelvic floor health conditions. OT changed the course of women’s journey with pelvic health, women experienced relief through discovering OT, and occupation-based therapy empowered women to be the experts on their own bodies. This research is important in advocating for and supporting OT’s role in pelvic floor and women’s health. Primary Author and Speaker: Johanna R. Schmitz Additional Authors and Speakers: Kelsey Mathias Contributing Authors: Hannah Schoener, Karen Atler, Christine A. Fruhauf, Delaney Pearce, Arlene Schmid