Transform: to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved (Cambridge Dictionary). Transform: the theme of the APA Conference, October 2019, Adelaide. Transform: research into practice—my two bob’s worth.

Who is the course best targeted to?

Helping people aged 60 and above be active is at the forefront of Anne-Marie Hill’s mind. In working with ‘older people’ for the past 30 years, the Curtin University associate professor has gained a wealth of knowledge in understanding the key motivators to keeping people active. Her interest in healthy ageing and health for older people includes a focus on falls prevention, exercise and engagement.

How common is contracture after stroke?

Contracture is fairly common after stroke, with about half of all patients developing at least one contracture within the first six months. It is important because it impacts on function in the long term as well as interfering with practice of movements during rehabilitation.

One evening over dinner in 2017, APA member Andrew Duff and an orthopaedic colleague thought about how they could help aspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes by limiting the negative aspects of injury.

APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist Murray Leyland reviews an app that presents a new approach to analysing athlete performance.

HUDL TECHNIQUE (PREVIOUSLY CALLED UBERSENSE)

Developer: Agile Sports

Get it: Google Play or App Store

Price: Free