Research

A physiotherapist assists a patient to perform an arm exercise holding a hand weight.
INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Ballistic training for traumatic brain injury

Australian physiotherapist Professor Gavin Williams is the lead author on a new randomised trial involving 144 adults with acquired brain injury.

The patients in your trial had quite severe brain injuries. They were four months post injury and had spent around two of those months in post-traumatic amnesia. Can you explain the significance of that?

The traumatic brain injury (TBI) population represents some of the most challenging people for therapists working in rehabilitation.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Tackling the concussion gender gap head on

How concussion affects men and women differently and what that means for physiotherapy treatment is discussed by PhD candidate Shreya McLeod.

There has been an exponential rise in women participating in sport, from amateur to professional leagues.

This rapid increase in participation has seen a concurrent increase in injuries such as sport-related concussions.

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INMOTION 01 Dec, 2022

Plyometric training to prevent ACL injury

Saudi sports physiotherapist consultant Associate Professor Wesam Al Attar is the lead author on a systematic review investigating to what extent injury prevention programs that incorporate plyometric training prevent anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Strategies for the prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries include a wide variety of interventions. Why did you choose to investigate plyometrics?

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2022

PEDro course tailored to APA Scholar role

For this comprehensive new course, the APA and PEDro have teamed up to help physiotherapists build research skills and meet critical APA competency milestones. 

What’s different about ‘PEDro Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Practice Level 3’ compared to many of the other courses offered through the APA?

This course stands out because it is applicable to physiotherapists in all areas of practice.