The Mary Lanning Healthcare Supervisor of Physical Therapy recently was recognized by the Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Brenda Bivens, PT DPT CMTPT, was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) after completing a series of comprehensive, evidence-based courses. Bivens also completed written and clinical testing and a written case report that was rigorously reviewed by the CAPP Case Reflection Committee.
Bivens sees patients at Mary Lanning Healthcare Rehabilitation at Cimarron Plaza in Hastings.
Pelvic health physical therapy benefits people of all ages and genders by strengthening pelvic floor muscles, improving bladder and bowel control, reducing pain and enhancing sexual function. It is important during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and aids in the management of pelvic organ prolapse. For cancer patients, particularly those undergoing prostate, breast and urogynecologic cancer treatments, pelvic health therapy plays a vital role in recovery and improving quality of life.
As of 2024, there were only 587 CAPP-Pelvic physical therapists in the United States. The CAPP was developed by the Academy of APTA, the national professional association for pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy professionals.
