Her Story
About Brittany
Brittany Witherell is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over six and a half years of experience. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Franklin Pierce University. To specialize in pelvic floor treatment, she completed numerous continuing education courses with Herman and Wallace and other providers. In her outpatient clinic role, she sees between eight and ten patients daily, addressing a range of concerns including back pain during pregnancy, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction in male patients. She utilizes both private rooms for internal assessments and gym-style spaces for external evaluations and exercises. Brittany has been a member of the APTA for over seven years, supporting advocacy for the profession.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Brittany
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I had a mentor who reassured me that it's okay not to have every answer at all times. Every patient is different and you need to take into consideration their full life story. Sometimes you need to learn that patient and see where they're coming from in order to provide the best information and answer.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Think outside the box. If interested in pelvic floor therapy, find a mentor, go and shadow, put yourself out there to get experience. Take a risk and go for something you enjoy treating. There's a lot of reward in this field, so take a chance if it's something you're interested in and try to gain more experience outside of school.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is education and spreading awareness around the specialty. A lot of women suffer for years from pelvic pain or urinary incontinence without knowing treatment is an option. Many think issues like leakage after baby are normal, but we can work on these things to improve quality of life. It's getting better with more doctor referrals but still needs work.
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