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.

Researchers from Canada, Denmark and Australia have authored a Recent Highlights review on the diagnosis and prognosis of low back pain, synthesising influential research published between 2020 and 2025. First author Associate Professor Rafael Zambelli Pinto has agreed to answer some questions about the review.

Nicole Kozelj, who lives with cerebral palsy, talks to Melissa Trudinger about her experiences in finding suitable healthcare professionals to manage her disability.

Prue Golland of the APA Disability national group presents five discussion points about cerebral palsy and the role of physiotherapy in diagnosis, early intervention and tailored approaches to improving physical function.

Professor Anne Holland APAM used the 2025 Journal of Physiotherapy Rob Herbert Oration to deliver a clear challenge to the physiotherapy profession: when it comes to pulmonary rehabilitation, the evidence is not the problem. Implementation is.

Becoming an adult is an important milestone for anyone but for people living with disabilities, the process can be far more complicated. Physiotherapy plays a role in managing the transition to adult life and adult healthcare services.

Brazilian researchers conducted a randomised controlled trial looking at the effects of transversus abdominis and rectus abdominis activation exercises on inter-recti distance in pregnant women. Lead author Alana Leandro Cabral answers some questions about the research.

Australian researchers investigated the effect of goal setting mechanisms in chronic pain in a causal mediation analysis. Lead author Emily Walker agreed to answer some questions about the study.

A new guideline on physical activity for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury aims to ensure that Australia’s rehabilitation services and community programs are providing evidence-based best practice for their patients. Associate Professor Leanne Hassett talks about the development of the guideline and its recommendations.