Physiotherapy
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It's not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer HealthTimes - 05-09-2019
Basketball fans around the world were recently sickened by the footage of NBA star Kevin Durant’s Achilles tendon rupturing during
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World Physical Therapy Day celebrates physiotherapists providing care to chronic pain patients HealthTimes - 04-09-2019
To celebrate World Physical Therapy Day (WPTD) this Sunday September 8, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Physiotherapy Council (the Council)
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APA calls for funding to help chronic pain sufferers access long-term physio Nicole Madigan - 15-08-2019
The Australian Physiotherapy Association is calling for Medicare funding covering physiotherapy treatment for sufferers of chronic pain. “The APA would
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Exercise after lung cancer surgery important for recovery Haley Williams - 27-06-2019
New research led by Curtain University has found that lung cancer patients who exercise after surgery to remove a tumour experience increased fitness and strength in their
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Health Check: what's the best way to sit? HealthTimes - 07-06-2019
Leon Straker, Curtin University Many people spend the majority of their
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Confidence key to implementing PIPT for low back pain Haley Williams - 09-05-2019
A recent study investigating the attitudes of physiotherapists in relation to psychologically informed physical therapy (PIPT) to treat low back pain (LBP) reveals that confidence
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Back In Motion practices working together to close the gap in indigenous health this May HealthTimes - 03-05-2019
This May, Back In Motion practices will again spearhead a fundraising campaign to close the significant gap in health outcomes within remote indigenous communities through
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Call for diversity education to improve LGBTIQ physio care HealthTimes - 09-04-2019
Diversity training for physiotherapists could help overcome care concerns among LGBTIQ+ clients, a University of Queensland study has found. Physiotherapist
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Oh, baby - Physiotherapy for mums and bubs HealthTimes - 06-02-2019
When mums and bubs come together for physical therapy, they also gain significant emotional and social benefits, according to musculoskeletal
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Physiotherapy works better when you believe it will help you - new study HealthTimes - 30-01-2019
Rachel Chester, University
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Sitting for a long period of time may be bad for your bones AAP - 17-01-2019
Australian researchers are working with an international team to understand the relationship between sitting for long periods and bone health.
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Exercise and funding to combat soaring rates of osteoarthritis Haley Williams - 09-01-2019
At present, there are more than 2.2 million Australians living osteoarthritis (OA), a joint disease which causes chronic pain, and rates continue to soar. The
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UTS Physiotherapy's Head of Discipline brings new case-based book to Australia HealthTimes - 08-01-2019
Professor Arianne Verhagen has launched her book “Evidence-based diagnostics of musculoskeletal disorders in primary care” in Australia, a first of its kind for
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Embracing a dialogue about cost in physiotherapy education HealthTimes - 18-01-2019
Physiotherapy education cannot occur without resources. A pragmatic approach to education design is required, with explicit consideration for the cost of our teaching
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Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain HealthTimes - 06-12-2018
Plantar fasciitis is a common complaint, characterised by pain in the sole of the foot that is at its worst first thing in the morning or upon getting back up after a period
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APA calls for protection of the term 'physio'. Nicole Madigan - 06-12-2018
The Australian Physiotherapy Association has called on the Government to protect the term ‘physio’, in the same way ‘Physiotherapist’ and ‘Physiotherapy’
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New report shows that osteoporosis is being under-diagnosed in Australia AAP - 18-10-2018
A new report has revealed osteoporosis is being under-diagnosed in Australia and it is costing taxpayers. Bone health has been put on the map
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World Health Webinars (WHW) providing online CPD solutions HealthTimes - 03-10-2018
World Health Webinars is an educational website providing online, professional development and learning opportunities to a wide range of manual therapists and exercise based
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Neuromuscular changes during pregnancy lead to lower-back pain Haley Williams - 03-10-2018
Neuromuscular changes during pregnancy lead to lower-back pain and not an increase in the lumbar curvature according to new research published in PLOS
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Women playing in the newly formed AFLW are at higher risk of knee injuries AAP - 27-09-2018
Women playing in the AFLW competition are at a high risk of knee injuries with an average of one player per club forced to end their season early because of injury.
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