Physiotherapy
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Bringing together physical and mental health is key to tackling suicide in defence Charlotte Mitchell - 13-04-2022
Integrating physical and mental health care, by connecting services and addressing health system gaps, must be a priority in tackling suicide. The Australian
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Physiotherapy and the joy of playing a part in someone's life journey Charlotte Mitchell - 13-04-2022
It was 35 years ago that Dr Brad McIntosh was first inspired to become a physiotherapist. And to this day, he still finds it incredibly rewarding to be in a position to make
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We're two physios who ran away with the circus. Here's what we learned HealthTimes - 12-04-2022
Circus fuses extreme athletic performance, diverse artists and stunning spectacles with a truly global appeal.
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Physiotherapists support calls for national surgery plan Charlotte Mitchell - 15-03-2022
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has supported calls by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) for all
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New treatment shows long-lasting pain after knee surgery reduced Charlotte Mitchell - 14-02-2022
A new treatment program has proven effective in reducing people's ongoing pain and improving outcomes after their knee replacement surgery, according to a recently published
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From injury to breathing: the far-reaching impact of physiotherapy Charlotte Mitchell - 14-02-2022
For Curtley Nelson, a physiotherapist and Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland, his wish is for more people to understand what physiotherapy is and just how
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Telehealth program for knee osteoarthritis proves effective Charlotte Mitchell - 11-01-2022
An Australian study has shown that telehealth-delivered diet and physiotherapy programs help people cope with knee osteoarthritis, possibly reducing need for surgery.
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Physiotherapy key to national preventive health framework Charlotte Mitchell - 11-01-2022
The National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030
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A lack of regulation puts animals at risk Haley Williams - 29-10-2021
APA’s new Position Statement on Animal Physiotherapy
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Back pain: why exercise can provide relief - and how to do it safely HealthTimes - 13-10-2021
After many months in lockdown, a lot of us are finding that we’re experiencing back pain that we hadn’t been bothered by before. There
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Physio Joel's fresh approach to get athletes fighting fit HealthTimes - 28-09-2021
A Gold Coast physiotherapist has taken the unique step of basing his business from a combat sport centre to help give athletes a winning edge over their rivals.
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Olympic 'gold standard' care all Australians deserve Haley Williams - 27-08-2021
If all Australians had access to the collaborative care afforded to our Olympic athletes, the outcome would be better physical and mental health. This is the
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Bed rest in hospital can be bad for you. Here's what nurses say would help get patients moving HealthTimes - 11-08-2021
If you or a loved one is unlucky enough to be in hospital, you might think the best thing to do is rest in bed as much as possible. But while rest is important,
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Researchers have a bone to pick with Australia's 'coffee culture' Haley Williams - 30-07-2021
Drinking too much coffee may be linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis, according to the latest research by the University of South Australia. Investigating
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What does MRI scanning of the lumbar spine tell us, and should we be recommending them? HealthTimes - 19-07-2021
Writen by Dr. John Panagopoulos, PhD; B. App.Sci (Phty); B. Med Sci.
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Physios take their work on the road to drive change Haley Williams - 14-07-2021
Physiotherapists Clare Austin and David Dimech improve health care accessibility Australia-wide by taking their work on the road – literally – via a self-converted
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