Researchers from Australia and Brazil conducted a systematic review examining whether unilateral or bilateral mirror therapy offers meaningful benefits for upper-limb motor recovery after stroke. Lead author Augusto Boening agreed to answer some questions about the review.

A recent recipient of a 2025 Seeding Grant is investigating the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women regarding pelvic health.

Under the supervision of Professor Cristine Homsi Jorge, Tatiana de Bem Fretta and colleagues conducted the first randomised controlled trial to test telerehabilitation for women after gynaecological cancer treatment. The researchers agreed to answer some questions on the study.

A comprehensive review of injury risk and injury prevention research in female, women’s and girls’ sport has recently been completed, highlighting the many gaps in the evidence base. Researchers Professor Kay Crossley and Melissa Haberfield talk about the review and its implications.

Dr Brooke Patterson, Melissa Haberfield and Professor Kay Crossley of the APA Sports and Exercise national group present five discussion points about the role that physiotherapists can play in delivering best practice injury prevention interventions for female, woman and girl athletes.

Dr Daniel Harvie explores why patients opt for unnecessary back surgery and how physiotherapists can help them choose another path.

Researchers are seeking a greater understanding of the work that physiotherapists undertake in general practice.

MUSCULOSKELETAL Ivan Lin splits his time between research and clinical work for an Aboriginal Medical Service in rural Western Australia. Here he talks about why he keeps coming back to Geraldton.

MICROGRAVITY RESEARCH Combining research with astronaut training is a passion for new graduate Celene Meraz-Benavente. Her recent experiences include doing research in microgravity conditions.

A new Invited Topical Review outlines the latest evidence for physiotherapy management of multiple sclerosis, highlighting the benefits of aerobic, resistance, combined and mind–body exercise while identifying gaps and priorities for future research and practice. The author, Dr Yvonne Learmonth, answered some questions about the review.