It is a testament to Helen Seale’s work and reputation that last year she became the first physiotherapist invited to sit on the board of the professional body for the research into, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Physiotherapists are ideally placed to take a prominent role in falls prevention through education, exercise prescription and encouraging safe activity. To coincide with April Falls Week, InMotion highlights the work of just some of the clinicians and researchers at the frontline of preventing falls in the older population across three diverse settings. 

Rebecca Harding’s passion for treating spinal conditions eventually led to her practice solely focusing on the diagnosis and management of scoliosis.

Physiotherapist Deirdre McGhee from Breast Research Australia at the University of Wollongong led a team to develop resources for women about to have breast reconstruction surgery. Here, Deirdre discusses how those resources can help patients’ physical recovery after surgery.

Evidence has identified the cause and development of lymphoedema as a result of cancer treatment. In reality, cancer-related lymphoedema only contributes to a small percentage of lymphoedema cases worldwide. 

Physiotherapists looking to increase their knowledge of patient recovery after whiplash injury are now able to access a free digital evidence-based risk prediction tool, WhipPredict.

IN MEMORY: Jayne Yeomans passed away peacefully late last year after a 14-month battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Thomas and Hayley and a large extended family. Here, Jayne’s husband Chris and colleagues Dr Jillian Eyles and Lydia Chen share her story.

APA Orthopaedic Group members Patricia Evans, Emma Blake and Brett Baxter provide commentary about some aspects of orthopaedic physiotherapy.

Rose Boucaut, FACP, Kaat Goorts and Ross Iles believe discussion of workplace factors was needed in a case study published in last year’s August InMotion.

Kieran Richardson will discuss the non-surgical management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears when he presents a course in South Australia early next year.