Season 2 of the Physios on the Mic podcast turns its focus to pain, with hosts Sophie Shephard and Matt Fa.

A new randomised controlled trial has provided the strongest evidence to date that adding a simple postural challenge to inspiratory muscle training can significantly enhance recovery after stroke. One of the authors, Professor William Tsang, agreed to answer some questions about the trial.

Associate researcher Dennis Boer and colleagues have conducted a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of physiotherapists and aged care staff on involving family caregivers in physiotherapy and exercise for residents with dementia.

APA Policy and Government Relations Senior Policy Advisor Mirjana Jovetic explains why it’s so important to champion access to falls prevention programs.

Physiotherapist Cameron Boyd and APA Policy and Government Relations Senior Policy Advisor Mirjana Jovetic outline the benefits of Twilight Aged Care’s physiotherapy-led exercise and falls prevention program.

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.

A recent report from the Nous Group investigated hourly fees and price limits in physiotherapy. Michael Dermansky speaks to APA Business group chair Antony Hirst about outcomes-driven pricing and the future of charging for physiotherapy services.

Jacqui Haskett works at the intersection of elite sport and clinical practice, where no two days are the same. She talks to Chloe Pignéguy about the variety and challenges that make physiotherapy her passion, from supporting Olympic athletes to building collaborative relationships across the sporting world.

Gerontology physiotherapist and Physio Health Perth managing director Shabreena Mavi talks to Marina Williams about patience, purpose and the joy of helping older people stay independent.