I Am Specialised in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Becoming a member of ASPUG-PP offers many benefits:

• Personal member area: easily update your professional information and add your areas of expertise.
• Public interactive directory: visibility on the ASPUG-PP directory of specialised physiotherapists, regularly consulted by physicians and patients.
• Reduced registration fees for training courses organised by ASPUG-PP.
• Access to specialised resources: Cochrane reviews, patient leaflets, clinical documents, and other practical tools for your clinical practice and your patients.
• Access to a professional FAQ: providing quick answers to frequently asked clinical and admin questions.
• Professional network: opportunities to connect with other specialists, share experience, discuss clinical cases, participate in quality circles, and join cantonal subgroups.
• Access to validated questionnaires: the use of standardised assessment tools allows objective evaluation of symptoms and their impact on quality of life. These questionnaires support evidence-based practice (EBP), facilitate patient follow-up, and promote interprofessional communication.

I Would Like to Become a Member

According to our Articles of Association, the membership requirements for ASPUG-PP are as follows:

• Hold a degree in physiotherapy (or a qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross).
• Have completed, and be able to provide proof of, 4 days of in-person training, including a practical component, in Women’s Urogynaecological Physiotherapy (UGF).
• Have completed, and be able to provide proof of, at least 2 days of in-person training, including a practical component, in Anorectal Rehabilitation (AR). This additional training may be completed within two years of joining the association.

Membership applications must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

• A copy of your physiotherapy degree (or Swiss Red Cross recognition)
• Certificate(s) of specialisation in pelvic floor physiotherapy
• Proof of completion of the practical training component

These documents should be submitted using the membership application form.

Each application is reviewed internally.

Once your membership has been approved, an invoice will be sent by email. The annual membership fee is CHF 120 per calendar year, plus CHF 20 for each additional practice address if you wish to list more than one address.

Once payment has been received, you will be able to access your member area using your username and password.

I Would Like to Train in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

In Switzerland, a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is offered by ASPUG-PP in partnership with HESAV (Haute École de Santé Vaud). This flagship programme provides advanced knowledge and skills across the different areas of pelvic floor rehabilitation and is offered approximately every two years.

Introductory courses are also organised by various cantonal physiotherapy associations.

Many equivalent training programmes are available throughout Europe. We recommend ensuring that they meet the ASPUG-PP recognition criteria and are compatible with the membership requirements set out in the Association’s Articles of Association.

You will find a range of training opportunities relevant to pelvic floor specialisation on our Training page.