Theresa M. Spitznagle, PT, DPT, WCS

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Research Profile 
Clinical Profile
Commitment to DEIB

Clinical Interests:

Pelvic Health for All Genders

Education:

• BS, Marquette University, 1986
• MHS, Washington University in St. Louis, 1994
• DPT, Washington University in St. Louis, 2006

Clinical Specializations:

• Women’s Health Physical Therapy Board Certified Specialist

Professional Activities:

• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Member of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health
• Board Director World Wide Fistula Fund, 2014 – Present
• Board Director Global Women’s Health Initiative
• Chair of the Academy of Pelvic Health Clinical Practice Guidelines-Steering Committee, 2021- Present

Awards:

• 2000 Research Award Recipient for Poster Presentation “A Musculoskeletal Approach to Dyspareunia: Case Study” American Physical Therapy Association Section on Women’s Health
• 2011 Elizabeth Noble Award Recipient American Physical Therapy Association Section on Women’s Health
• 2018 APTA Humanitarian Award 2019 Marquette University Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award College of Health Sciences.
• 2021 HPA-Ronnie Leavitt Award for Leadership in the Promotion of Social Responsibility
• 2022 Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy – President’s Award CPG Steering Committee
• 2023 American Physical Therapy Social Impact Award