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Mathew Smith is paying it forward as a Specialisation Training Program facilitator.

INMOTION 01 Jul, 2024

Returning the favour

A facilitator of the Specialisation Training Program, Mathew Smith says he is paying it forward for the help he received while undertaking the highly regarded milestone.

Curiosity to learn from peers and a desire to deepen his understanding of patient experience led Mathew Smith APAM FACP to undertake the Specialisation Training Program and achieve the highest qualification for clinical physiotherapists in Australia.

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Woman in a white t-shirt holds up a pink ribbon, to represent breast cancer awareness

INMOTION 03 Jun, 2024

Physiotherapy for breast cancer sequelae

Professors An De Groef and Nele Devoogdt of Belgium have written an Invited Topical Review on physiotherapy management of breast cancer treatment-related sequelae. Invited Topical Reviews are a hugely popular feature in the Journal of Physiotherapy because they summarise the causes, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and management of the condition.

Your Invited Topical Review recognises a diverse array of sequelae arising from breast cancer. What particular conditions does it focus on?

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An older lady is holding her sore hand with her other hand. She is wearing a rust-coloured top and glasses.

INMOTION 03 Jun, 2024

Health coaching for activity in chronic pain

A group of physiotherapists in Sydney collaborated on a systematic review of the effects of health coaching in patients with chronic non- cancer pain. The first author, Talia Barnet-Hepples, answers some questions about the review.

Why did you choose to look at health coaching for chronic pain?

People with chronic pain who engage in regular physical activity have better outcomes than those who live a sedentary lifestyle.

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Image of a larger woman living her best life.

INMOTION 03 Jun, 2024

Laneways cuts a clear path for obesity care

A unique multidisciplinary service catering specifically to larger patients and building the capability of healthcare services to provide equitable and excellent obesity care has started up in Melbourne. Founder Nadia Walton says demand for the service has been high.

‘Where do these patients go?’ was a question that played over and over in APA member Nadia Walton’s mind.

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Woman laying on her bed in pain as she clutches a hot water bottle to her uterus.

INMOTION 01 May, 2024

Physiotherapists can help with endometriosis

Endometriosis is a complex pain disorder and pelvic health physiotherapists can use a number of management strategies to help, says Angela James.

Endometriosis is derived from the Latin terms endo (inside), metra (uterus) and osis (disease).

It is a complex, inflammatory, estrogen-dependent pain disorder affecting 11 per cent of women, girls and those assigned female at birth (Zondervan et al 2020, Rowlands et al 2021).

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INMOTION 01 May, 2024

Using critical reflexivity to challenge dominant discourses in low back pain care

A Queensland study has looked at the use of critical reflexivity as a tool to foster more socially just and equitable practices, specifically in low back pain (LBP) care.

In this study, the researchers sought to understand how clinicians looked at LBP in relation to broader socio-cultural-political aspects of care and how this changed after engaging in critically reflective dialogue with researchers.

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Chris Maher stands at the lectern during one of his presentations.

INMOTION 01 May, 2024

High praise for physio stalwarts

In a testament to their remarkable contributions to the profession, physiotherapists Professor Chris Maher and Peter Duras have been recognised in this year’s Order of Australia recipients list. Through unwavering dedication and pioneering work in their respective fields of research and sports physiotherapy, Chris and Peter have worked to positively impact countless lives. Each discusses the highlights of their careers and what the honour means.

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physiotherapist adjusting patients neck from behind

INMOTION 02 Apr, 2024

5 facts about persistent post-concussion symptoms

Katie Davies, Megan Hamilton, James McLoughlin and Emma Warner of the APA Neurology national group present five discussion points about persistent post-concussion symptoms.

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INMOTION 01 Mar, 2024

Non-invasive interventions for burn scars

A group of physiotherapists in Brazil collaborated on a review of the evidence about physiotherapy interventions for burn scars. Lead author Cíntia Helena Santuzzi answers some questions about the systematic review.

What are common symptoms that can arise from burn scars?

The most common symptoms are acute or persisted pain (paraesthesia) and itching. Large scars may also lead to scar contractures and aesthetic issues that generate psychological and social effects.

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INMOTION 01 Mar, 2024

Chronic vulvar pain front and centre

International presenter Dee Hartmann will discuss chronic vulvar pain in a series of one-day courses across Australia in May.

What’s the main goal of this course for physiotherapists dealing with vulvar pain?

The goal for this one-day intensive talk is to encourage women’s health physiotherapists to broaden their scope of care of those with chronic vulvar pain, whatever the cause may be.

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