Research

Through the open window
INMOTION 01 Jun, 2021

Through the open window


Brenton Hordacre, APAM, discovered his passion for rehabilitation early on, and it was always going to be the focus of his research. Here, Brenton talks about his work in neuroplasticity after stroke.



During his undergraduate course, Brenton Hordacre says he remembers being on his neurology rehab placement and thinking how much he was loving it and wanted to learn more.

Couple has a special relationship to learning
INMOTION 01 Jun, 2021

Couple has a special relationship to learning


Physiotherapist couple Brett and Tania Althorpe share a passion for learning that has seen each undertake Specialisation through the Australian College of Physiotherapists. How they juggled the challenges of study, running their private practice and family commitments is a story of inspiration. 



In the year after they met and moved in together, Brett and Tania Althorpe took a year off work and studied their master’s together— Brett did his postgraduate degree in manipulative physiotherapy and Tania in sports physiotherapy.

 Exercise preferences in parkinson’s disease
INMOTION 01 Apr, 2021

Exercise preferences in parkinson’s disease


This study found that people with Parkinson’s disease were more willing to participate in exercise programs that cost less, involve less travel, provide physical or psychological benefits and are supervised by qualified professionals. Q&A with Serene Paul.



Your recent study published in Journal of Physiotherapy investigated the use of exercise in people with Parkinson’s disease. Isn’t it already established that exercise is helpful in this population?