Women's Health Certified Specialist (WCS)
Information for consumers about the Women's Health Certified Specialist (WCS)
The WCS is a certification granted by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Individuals earning this certification are physical therapists who have demonstrated proficiency in evaluating and treating a variety of women's health diagnoses. Examples of these diagnoses include: incontinence, pelvic floor pain, prenatal and postpartum care, breast and gynecological cancer care, lymphedema, and considerations of treating the female athlete. WCS Certified physical therapists demonstrate this through a combination of clinical care, written test, and submission of a case report.
Not every physical therapist has undergone training to treat conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, prenatal and postpartum pain, or lymphedema. The WCS assures that the physical therapist has demonstrated proficiency in treatment of these conditions.
To find a WCS physical therapist in your area, go to the following link.
The first group of WCS physical therapists was recognized in 2010. Many qualified therapists with extensive training and education have not yet completed the process of obtaining the CAPP. Discuss any questions or concerns you have about your physical therapist's training with her directly
Please email the SOWH with any specific questions: SOWH@apta.org
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