Physiotherapy
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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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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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