The ACT Forum, be held on 22 November, will explore the topic: honest use of placebo in physiotherapy practice—bringing the science to the bedside. Associate Professor Damien Finniss will provide an overview of the conceptual issues in the field and the science of placebo effects. Particular focus will be placed on the practical and honest application of this work to daily clinical practice.

Cancer and its related treatments can lead to devastating impacts on people’s quality of life, causing significant physical and psychological impairments and increasing their risk of future chronic disease. Lead author Amy Dennett, APAM, discusses how motivational interviewing added to oncology rehabilitation did not improve moderate-intensity physical activity in cancer survivors.

JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY Two of the authors of papers published in the current issue expand on their research.

Dr Panos Barlas, Jonathan Wray, Jenny Lucy, Micky Yim and Samir Somaiya present five discussion points about acupuncture and dry needling in reducing pain in musculoskeletal conditions.

An innovative physiotherapist-led group program, supported by the Physiotherapy Research Foundation, has shown great success in teaching children with cerebral palsy how to ride a bike. We speak to Dr Rachel Toovey about developing programs to help these children reach their goals.