Physiotherapy
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Skilled migrants could help fill Australia's physiotherapy shortage Rahima Saikal - 08-11-2024
Antonio Mitchell moved to Australia from Chile in 2018, hoping to continue his career as a physiotherapist. With over 50,000 patients treated in his home country, Mitchell
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Why a physio should treat your ankle sprain, not your GP Nicole Madigan - 19-10-2024
Most people consider an ankle sprain little more than a pain in the – ankle. Usually, they’ll treat it themselves, with ice and pain relief, and move on with their
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Innovative study suggests exercise therapy can delay knee replacement surgery Rahima Saikal - 10-10-2024
A groundbreaking study led by Monash University has revealed that structured education and exercise therapy could serve as cost-effective alternatives to knee replacement
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Chiropractic Manipulation of Infants' Spines Ban Reinstated Rahima Saikal - 05-09-2024
An interim ban on spinal manipulation of children under 2 years old, which was lifted in 2019, has been reinstated by the Chiropractic
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Afghan physiotherapist escaped the Taliban and now working in Australia Rahima Saikal - 05-09-2024
Fahima Mohammadi thought her career as a physiotherapist was over the day the Taliban regained control of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, in 2021. For many months, it was,
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Physio uses a robotic exoskeleton to help people walk Rahima Saikal - 09-08-2024
Anna Minchin, an accredited exercise physiologist, uses the Hybrid
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The mystery of back pain Rahima Saikal - 05-07-2024
While nearly everyone experiences back pain at least once during their lives, scientists are still trying to work out why some experience it more chronically than others.
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Chronic back pain is a significant issue in Australia Rahima Saikal - 06-06-2024
One in five Australians over the age of 45 experience chronic
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'A pretty good gig': understanding orthopaedic physiotherapy Nicole Madigan - 29-04-2024
A lack of understanding around the role of the orthopaedic physiotherapist exists among patients and professionals both within and outside of the hospital environment, according
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Sore backs and necks are being seen in Aussie school-aged children Rahima Saikal - 04-04-2024
School kids in Australia are at risk of developing pre-arthritic postures. There has been an influx
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Can telehealth be the answer for diagnosing cerebral palsy? Rahima Saikal - 07-03-2024
James Cook University PhD candidate Claire Grant has embarked on a journey to discover whether children can be diagnosed with cerebral
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New clinical trial of benefits of immersion therapy Rahima Saikal - 08-02-2024
A two-year randomised clinical trial of the benefits of immersion therapy for patients with brain and spinal injuries has
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Plantar Fascitis cases spike post Covid, say physios Nicole Madigan - 06-02-2024
The aftermath of Covid has seen increased rates of plantar fasciitis, says foot and ankle physiotherapist, Andrew Wynd.
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The 'battle' between phyisos and chiros Nicole Madigan - 13-01-2024
Talk to anyone with a bad back or other aches and pains, and you’ll probably find they’ve been recommended both physiotherapy treatment and chiropractic treatment,
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Physiotherapist returns to his small hometown and gives back to his community Rahima Saikal - 08-01-2024
With a population of only 1,500 people, the town of Bingara in NSW has been desperate for another physio
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New physio clinic open in rural Australian town Rahima Saikal - 04-12-2023
Gwydir Physiotherapy clinic has just opened in Narrabri in north-eastern New South Wales, providing much-needed physiotherapy
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Why physios make the worst patients (but that can be a good thing) Nicole Madigan - 20-11-2023
Physiotherapists have a tendency to both overestimate and underestimate their own injuries, but can benefit from the experience, says physiotherapist and clinical educator,
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Breathe new life into your body Rahima Saikal - 06-11-2023
As the new year is fast approaching, many of us are starting to think about potential health kicks and ways in which we can improve our overall wellness. Below
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