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Combining physio and fun with Disco Physio

Nicole Madigan - 10-04-2023

Combining the benefits of structured physiotherapy and the fun of the silent disco, Disco Physio is the hidden gem for those who want to move their bodies and nurture their

 
Physios to help transform healthcare system

Haley Williams - 06-02-2023

Physiotherapists have been identified as key contributors to improving Australia's outdated healthcare system in the new report,

 
VR tech brings physio to remote Australians

Haley Williams - 09-01-2023

Older Australians in remote and regional areas can now access virtual allied health services in the comfort of their own home through Virtual Restorative Care (VRC).

 
Every day is fulfilling as an aged care physiotherapist

Charlotte Mitchell - 10-06-2022

One thing that draws people to work in physiotherapy is the diversity of career options. It’s a speciality that has a key role to play across the full circle of life

 
Why physios are investing in a Studio Pilates Franchise

HealthTimes - 10-05-2022

One of the things we love most about the Studio Pilates network is the diversity of our franchisees. From Pilates instructors who wanted to turn their passion into profits

 
Aged care front and centre of physiotherapy campaign

Charlotte Mitchell - 07-05-2022

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has taken aim at the lack of specified allied health funding for aged care in the Federal Government’s proposed new funding

 
Physiotherapy improves walking in people with poor leg circulation

Charlotte Mitchell - 07-05-2022

Adults with poor leg circulation who took part in one-to-one physiotherapy sessions were able to walk further than those who received standard care, new research has found.

 
Practice Articles
Physiotherapy's identity crisis

Nicole Madigan - 07-03-2023

The confluence of advanced technology, new research, traditional philosophies, social media, and pressure on the health system has left the physiotherapy industry batting

Nutritional counselling and physio - a powerful pair?

Haley Williams - 06-02-2023

Some may argue that nutritional counselling is not part of physiotherapy, but nutrition plays a crucial role in the musculoskeletal healing process. So, should physiotherapists

Pain is my specialty - treating patients in pain

Haley Williams - 10-01-2023

Pain is a human condition that we’ve all experienced at some stage in our lives. It’s also a complex subject that’s been comprehensively studied. Still,

Are you suffering from tech neck?

Haley Williams - 27-11-2022

If you’re one of eight in 10 of us who own a smartphone, you might start noticing symptoms of what’s been termed ‘tech neck’ (also known as text neck).

Children and strength training - 6 myths busted

Haley Williams - 03-10-2021

Strength training offers important health benefits for children and teens despite the many misconceptions surrounding safety. Physiotherapist Tim Dettmann helps us bust six

Brawn good for the brain and the body

Haley Williams - 06-09-2021

If you lift weights, you're a lean, mean fighting machine. That's what the research reveals if we're talking about fighting major diseases of the mind and body.

Spinning around - why physios are becoming the go-to treatment practitioner for vertigo treatment

Nicole Madigan - 05-08-2021

For many sufferers of vertigo, that spinning feeling is something they learn to simply put up with, usually after a few visits to the GP or specialist. What many

Guidance Articles
Boosting energy levels for exercise during pregnancy

Haley Williams - 06-02-2020

Pregnancy and childbirth put increased demands on the body, so staying active is important. At the same time, hormone levels during pregnancy can drastically reduce energy

Marketing a physiotherapy practice in 2020

Haley Williams - 09-01-2020

Physiotherapists face unique marketing challenges when it comes to growing a thriving practice. And as local physiotherapy clinics continue to proliferate, practice managers

Acting the clown - how to become a Paediatric Physiotherapist

Nicole Madigan - 14-01-2019

For Nicole Pates, becoming a Paediatric Physiotherapist meant she was able to combine her love of children with her passion for physiotherapy. “For me,

Choosing wisely - increasing the value of physiotherapy

Karen Keast - 05-04-2017

Low back pain is one of the most prevalent health conditions in our nation, with about a quarter of all Australians experiencing the condition in any one day.

Men's health - A new frontier in physiotherapy

Karen Keast - 08-02-2017

“Lift your nuts to your guts.” Musculoskeletal physiotherapist Jo Milios regularly uses this frank yet effective sentence when teaching her male clients

How physiotherapists can ace tennis elbow

Karen Keast - 18-08-2016

It’s often referred to as tennis elbow but despite its name, the most common chronic musculoskeletal condition to impact the elbow mainly affects people working in manual

Growing your practice with Facebook marketing

HealthTimes - 30-10-2015

Facebook can be an incredibly useful marketing tool for your physiotherapy practice.  This article provides a step by step guide to using Facebook marketing to grow your

Research
Deadlifting to deflation: A case report of spontaneous pneumothorax during weightlifting

Health Times - 12-05-2020

Author: Daniel Hamilton: 4th year physiotherapy student at La Trobe University In Brief[subscribe] A 23-year-old male presented

Using robotics in childrens' physiotherapy

Sharon Smith - 07-02-2018

While health professionals in paediatric settings have extensive experience in working with children to achieve therapeutic outcomes, it can be particularly difficult to motivate

Sole solution - How physiotherapy research is stepping up to reduce falls

Karen Keast - 13-09-2016

Novel shoe insoles that enhance the sensory input on the soles of the feet may boost stability and reduce the risk of falls in older people, including those with neurological

Physiotherapy research targets power training for traumatic brain injury

Karen Keast - 15-01-2016

Ballistic strength training is usually the domain of elite athletes. But, in a world-first trial, Australian physiotherapy researchers will put the power development

Physiotherapists trial telehealth for knee osteoarthritis

Karen Keast - 07-12-2015

A group of Melbourne physiotherapists will trial treating knee osteoarthritis patients across Australia over the telephone. Under the innovative telehealth trial,

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