Physiotherapy

An increasing number of physiotherapists are becoming trained Pilates instructors, in order to offer clients a more comprehensive and holistic treatment program.

Dry needle treatment, also known as myofascial point dry needling, is a natural therapy that targets chronic and acute pain. It's becoming more prevalent as an adjunct

Millions of Australians are now working from home despite a slow return to 'normal' following a decline in COVID-19 cases. But is working from home good for our health?

Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that silently steals bone mass. It’s a condition that, if left untreated, is progressive and gradually increases the risk of

Treating teenagers comes with a set of unique challenges, from navigating maturity (or lack thereof), communication and disinterest to dealing with parents and adapting treatments

If you're a pre-menopausal woman, take note – exercise is the key to optimising your health in later years according to a new study in the Journal

Recovery from an athletic injury is often a lengthy and challenging process. As well as the physical aspects of recovery, there's also the mental scars and dealing with

When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Australia at the beginning of 2020, society collectively discovered what it meant to have its entire way of life turned upside down.

COVID-19 forced many allied health professionals to change the way they provide patient care drastically – and fast. Physiotherapists, being in direct

Health professionals, specifically nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, are at a higher risk of back injury and pain due to the nature of their job, which often

Physiotherapists are being urged to encourage parents – and increasingly grandparents who are often used as informal carers - to ensure children maintain or increase

Physiotherapists treat many patients whose physical and mental health conditions overlap. As such, a multidisciplinary approach, combined with professional development in

One of the most rapidly growing industries in veterinary medicine, animal physiotherapy works in much the same way as in human practice, treating everything from arthritis

Patients’ health and wellbeing is being put at risk by the federal government’s refusal to enact protection of the word ‘physio’, which can be –

The application of psychology-informed physical therapy (PIPT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as tools to address a range of clinical problems can enhance patient

The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults (18-64) get seven to nine hours sleep per night, with requirements

While controversy remains around the physical manipulation of infants and young babies, physiotherapists provide a trusted and safe option for parents whose babies do require

Pilates is a valuable rehabilitative tool for practitioners and can be instrumental in women’s health, according to Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates

Music may play a significant role in the rehabilitation of patients who have lost movement control, according to a study investigating the therapeutic benefit of combining

New research finds that seeing a physiotherapist before abdominal surgery can halve the rate of potentially deadly respiratory complications