EDUCATION Tasmanian physiotherapist Rachel Andrew is teaching GPs and other medical professionals about persistent pelvic pain through a series of courses she has developed.

Watching his grandmother’s fear of falling drastically limit her quality of life had a deep impact on Sam Suke. His grandmother’s apprehension, which led to a decline in mobility and independence, set Sam on a path to helping others in his community. During April Falls Month, Sam opens up about his physiotherapy journey and his commitment as a physiotherapist to serving humanity.

Over the past few decades, research has helped increase our understanding of autism and neurodivergence. It has also helped to highlight the benefits of physiotherapy for autistic and neurodivergent people. Brendan Bugeja, Melissa Mitchell and Melissa Trudinger report.

Ann Rahmann is helping set a new standard in physiotherapy for older adults. She discusses how physiotherapists can shape healthcare in Australia.

PD PROFILE Judy Larsen discusses the face-to-face aquatic physiotherapy course she will be running with Julie Harrison in July and August.

A groundbreaking initiative that empowers physiotherapists to integrate sleep assessment into chronic pain treatment was officially announced today (March12). The physiotherapy-first program—spearheaded by a team of leading experts in neuroscience, physiotherapy and sleep medicine—represents a transformative shift in pain management.

A key aspect of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap—the whole-of-government strategy aimed at overcoming the inequality experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people—is to provide all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with access to culturally safe healthcare.

The high emotional demands of supporting patients through their physical pain and psychological distress can take a toll on practitioners, affecting their ability to provide optimal care. Physiotherapists Ellen Lake and Isabelle Kelly share their insights into recognising and managing compassion fatigue.

As he navigates the career pathway, Tasmania-based Brice Pennicott describes specialisation as a process of continual growth, ‘both professionally and personally’.