PROFILE: It might have been exit stage left from her six-year, three-term position on the Board of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), but the show is certainly not over for Debra Crookshanks.

JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY: The January issue is out and as usual there are plenty of excellent articles on the science and practice of physiotherapy.

A Queensland physiotherapist is the driving force behind the emerging popularity in Australia of an international sport for people with disabilities. Marina Williams speaks with Dr Sarah Reedman about RaceRunning.

Louise Daniels and Rachel Toovey discuss the creation of therapy programs to help patients with disabilities be more active and involved in sports participation.

Vaughan Nicholson provides details of the systematic review and meta-analysis into whether motor imagery training improves balance and mobility outcomes in older adults.

In addition to other physiotherapy management of their condition, people expect to receive advice about physical activity and other health behaviours when they attend a physiotherapy clinic. Breanne Kunstler elaborates on the survey.

Allyson Flynn discusses the systematic review investigating whether home-based prescribed exercise improves balance- related activities in people with Parkinson’s disease, and has benefits similar to centre-based exercise.

Adriana Lunardi gives insights on how physiotherapist advice to older inpatients about the importance of staying physically active during hospitalisation reduces sedentary time, increases daily steps and preserves mobility.