Research

Women: take up the research mantle
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Women: take up the research mantle


Anne-Marie Hill believes more women should get involved in research so the profession can continue to lead the way in the translation of evidence into practice.

Philosophical hurdles for musculoskeletal pain
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Philosophical hurdles for musculoskeletal pain


John Quintner questions certain trends in thinking among some physiotherapists working in the area of pain management.

Strategies to improve workplace health
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Strategies to improve workplace health


Next March, Leon Straker will outline the potential hazards associated with excessive sitting and excessive standing and the approach to designing the ideal work balance. 



For more than 20 years, Leon Straker has been delving into the science to find out what’s best for promoting health: sitting or standing. Leon’s research stems from conflicting philosophies on which activity is best for the body in the long term—as too much of one over the other can cause health issues.

New web-based education for CF physios
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

New web-based education for CF physios


Physiotherapists looking to update their knowledge in cystic fibrosis care are now able to access a website, designed by experienced physiotherapists, that delivers up-to-date, evidence-based education, writes Jenny Hauser.

Top 5 trials announced
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Top 5 trials announced


To celebrate their 20th birthday, the PEDRo team have identified the five most important randomised controlled trials in physiotherapy published in the years 2014–2019.

Study tour on the cards to see the world’s best
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Study tour on the cards to see the world’s best


A 2019 Churchill Fellowship has been awarded to Dr Louise Fuller, APAM, enabling her to travel to four countries to explore the latest research during a four-week study tour. 



For 20 years, Dr Louise Fuller has been integral to lung transplant services in Victoria. As senior clinical physiotherapist of transplant services at The Alfred, Melbourne, Louise leads a team of specialists providing respiratory physiotherapy care to heart and lung transplant patients on the wards and in the rehabilitation gym.

Physios in oncology
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

Physios in oncology


Associate Professor at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Martijn Stuiver, elaborates on his recent editorial published in the Journal of Physiotherapy about the international perspective on integrating physiotherapists in oncology care.



You initiated and attended the first conference on physiotherapy in oncology. Please tell us about the conference.

5 facts about cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

5 facts about cardiorespiratory physiotherapy


George Ntoumenopoulos, Danni Dunlop, Ianthe Boden, Marie Williams, Kylie Johnston and Lara Edbrooke discuss five lesser known facts about cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and what you can implement in your current practice.

2020 membership
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

APA+U


The APA is advocating strongly to promote and improve access to physiotherapy services for all Australians. Two of the ways in which this can be achieved is through telehealth services and clear career pathways. InMotion speaks to two physiotherapists about their experiences in these areas.



Telehealth and you


APA member and online physiotherapist Karen Finnin gives wieghs in on the importance of advocating for telehealth services.

A step up to help people with disabilities
INMOTION 31 Dec, 2021

A step up to help people with disabilities


UK physiotherapist Elaine Owen will present a fresh approach to the observation and analysis of walking and standing, the classification and management of abnormal standing, stepping and walking patterns in children with disabilities.