At the 2025 Australian Pain Society’s 45th Annual Scientific Meeting, some of the profession’s leading lights presented groundbreaking research aimed at transforming pain care through more inclusive, evidence-based and system-aware approaches. Together, their work highlights the evolving role of physiotherapy in helping to tackle complex pain challenges across diverse populations.

RESEARCH FOCUS A recent summit brought together osteoarthritis researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders to mark progress and set future research priorities.

Researchers conducted a systematic review to identify barriers and enablers to exercise adherence for people with chronic low back pain. First author Matthew Jones agreed to answer some questions.

A group of Brazilian researchers investigated the effect of group-based exercise for chronic non-specific low back pain in older adults. The first author, Dr Hytalo Silva, agreed to answer some questions about the trial.

A group of Norwegian researchers examined whether adding pelvic floor muscle training to an extended warm-up program could reduce urinary incontinence symptoms among competitive rhythmic gymnasts. The first author, Marte Dobbertin Gram, agreed to answer some questions.

A study on the prevention of knee osteoarthritis is exploring the benefits of weight loss and exercise.

In a career spanning three decades, Kurt Lisle FACP has had one of the best seats in the house at some of the world’s major sporting events—supporting athletes across football, rugby, gymnastics, track and field, hockey, tennis, netball and more.

A recent recipient of a Seeding Grant is investigating the feasibility of implementing the WalkBack intervention into clinical practice

For many in the world of sport and rehabilitation, the name Alex Bell has become synonymous with excellence in physiotherapy. From working with elite athletes such as ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann to extensive charity efforts, Alex’s impact has been profound.

A group of physiotherapists in Brazil collaborated on a randomised trial comparing high- and low-intensity Pilates in people with low back pain. The first author, Anita Coelho, answers some questions about the review.