JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY With the next issue just around the corner, there’s still plenty of quality research from the January issue to tide you over. Here are two examples.

RESISTANCE TRAINING IN ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

The results of this trial indicate that adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis respond more positively to aerobic and resistance training combined than to aerobic training only. Q&A with Dr Vera Alves.

What is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)?

Helen Eason, Tara McKenzie, Elizabeth Ringrose and Teresa Lee contribute five discussion points about lymphoedema.

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Lymphoedema is not limited to cancer survivors

While removal of lymph nodes and radiation treatment for cancer leaves survivors with a lifelong risk of developing lymphoedema, the most common cause of lymphoedema worldwide is filariasis, which is contracted in tropical areas.

Improving awareness and an understanding of other chronic oedemas will contribute to improving outcomes for these patients. The information presented in this article, and the skills of physiotherapists, can offer potential change for patients who consider their chronic oedemas as something they have to live with.

PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH FOUNDATION: The Grants Review Committee has a new chair after the appointment of Associate Professor Cathy Said to the role at the end of last year.

Cathy, the inaugural Associate Professor Physiotherapy Western Health, The University of Melbourne and the project director at the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science, is ‘excited and honoured’ to take the helm of the Grants Review Committee, beginning in 2020.

PAPER OF THE YEAR: Research suggesting that verbal and written advice to remain active during hospitalisation improves physical activity levels among older inpatients is deemed the best of 2019.

EDITORIAL BOARD: Associate Professor Leanne Johnston from The University of Queensland is the newest member of the Journal of Physiotherapy Editorial Board, commencing a three-year term at the start of January.

Leanne, the program director of Health Sciences Research for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, has 25 years of experience as a clinician, researcher, educator and allied health manager, as well as a member of several boards, including for hospitals and professional associations.

EXERCISE FOR COGNITION AND BEHAVIOUR IN DEMENTIA

This systematic review finds that exercise reduces global cognitive decline and lessens behavioural problems in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Q&A with Professor Marco Pang.

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