Physiotherapy
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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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Web-delivered exercise and tailored text messages improve knee arthritis therapy HealthTimes - 13-04-2021
A new online program enhanced by text messages to help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise has been found to improve knee pain, physical function and quality of life,
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New report proves physiotherapy offers both health and economic benefits to Australians Nicole Madigan - 09-04-2021
Olympian Jessica Trengove has launched a ground-breaking new report, that provides irrefutable evidence of both the cost effectiveness and enhanced quality of life, delivered
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173,000 broken bones too many - Osteoporosis Australia rebrands Haley Williams - 05-04-2021
A report revealing Australians sustained 173,000 broken bones last year prompted Osteoporosis Australia to rebrand as ‘Healthy Bones Australia’ and is calling
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NSW trial slashes ED opioids for back pain AAP - 11-03-2021
The stresses of NSW emergency departments are prompting medical professionals to prescribe addictive opioids for acute back pain when other treatments are more suitable, a
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Study reveals first weeks crucial for stroke recovery Haley Williams - 03-03-2021
According to a new study published in the Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair journal, people who
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Physio Inq's plans to tackle burnout within the health care workforce Health Times - 10-02-2021
Physio Inq, an award-winning Australian allied health provider has announced plans to tackle therapist burnout and accelerate their national expansion by appointing Doug Devellerez
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Parents urged to increase children's activity levels to protect their mental health Nicole Madigan - 10-02-2021
The events of 2020 have significantly impacted the mental health of young Australians, prompting a reminder from the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) that physical
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Time to take risks - school holidays the perfect time to get active Nicole Madigan - 07-01-2021
It’s been a year like no other. Lockdowns and isolation have seen the cancellation of children’s sport, reduced time in school, and more time indoors
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Bone Clinic leading the world in osteoporosis management Haley Williams - 06-01-2021
The Bone Clinic, a world-first Queensland-based research facility and clinical practice, is providing targeted exercise therapy,
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Physio, chiro, osteo and myo: what's the difference and which one should I get? Health Times - 08-12-2020
Many of us might not be as fit as we were before the pandemic hit, and as community sport restarts and gyms reopen across the country amid eased coronavirus restrictions,
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Telehealth to be permanently funded Nicole Madigan - 04-12-2020
Last month, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that telehealth would be permanently funded – a move welcomed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
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Physiotherapists can play a key role in helping their patients quit smoking Health Times - 20-11-2020
Physiotherapists can play a central role in helping their patients quit smoking with a simple three-step intervention model, according to new ACU research from cardiorespiratory
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We studied mental toughness in ultra-marathon runners Health Times - 10-11-2020
For most people, running a marathon sounds like a lot of work — and they probably wouldn’t even consider completing
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Research shows poor sleep linked to lifestyle factors AAP - 28-10-2020
Feeling tired? Obesity and depression are among the reasons why people are getting poor sleep, even if they're spending plenty of time in bed.
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New study points to best bone health for kids AAP - 18-10-2020
New research has revealed the right levels of exercise, activity and sleep to ensure bone health in children. Childhood bone
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