What are the go-to hygiene regulations therapists should follow in order to minimise the risk of infection in their clinics and therapy environments? The astonishing answer is that there are none.

 Every professional development course undertaken by private practice owners to update their professional skills should be matched by a non-clinical course to improve their business acumen, says Antony Hirst APAM.

HR IN PRACTICE Employment contracts are a crucial tool for protecting the rights of employees and employers. Here, we take a look at their typical features and answer some common questions.

Written employment contracts have not always been commonplace, but they are an important part of modern industrial relations.

They can often be confusing or overwhelming, however, so it is important to be aware of what should and should not be included in one.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Whether you employ four, 40 or 400 physiotherapists in your practice, the challenges of retaining staff are uniform across the board, says physiotherapist and business owner Brett Long.

In this second article in a series of three on running a successful physiotherapy practice, Brett offers meaningful insights into ways to improve job satisfaction and the longevity of your staff. 

 The past year was very busy for workplace relations and 2023 promises to be no different.

There is a reason why Tom Hindhaugh APAM sits new graduates at his private practice down to talk about building high-quality, trusting relationships with clients—and it has a direct impact on clinical outcomes.

FOCUS 2022 Across the FOCUS 2022 conference, several sessions provided insight into the use of new technologies, including telehealth and virtual reality, to enhance existing practice. 

‘Innovation starts with a problem,’ said Stephen King, a physiotherapist, innovator and self-confessed lover of data. 

Stephen led a session on innovation that showcased three physiotherapists who have taken their innovations to market. 

Leading the theme was Aboriginal academic and activist Professor Marcia Langton, drawing parallels between the Aboriginal astronomers who created star maps to assist their people in navigating across Country and professional practice.

As physiotherapists looked ahead to explore the possibilities and opportunities for themselves and the profession, concomitant work by the government to renew and bolster healthcare in Australia was taking place behind the scenes.