Rugby players link arms behind their backs in preparation for playing a game on the sports field.
INMOTION 02 Mar, 2026

Physiotherapist in elite sports marks 50 years in practice

As the physiotherapy profession marks International Women’s Day this month, InMotion showcases the story of one physiotherapist who embodies the power of persistence. Over five decades, Linda Bennetts carved out a place for herself in elite sports and private practice at a time when those worlds were not designed for women.

When Linda Bennetts APAM says she became a physiotherapist ‘by complete mistake almost’, she is not being modest—she is being truthful. 

A young woman hugging an elderly woman.
INMOTION 25 Feb, 2026

ParkinsonNet: improving rural access to care

Professor Michele Callisaya from the University of Tasmania provides an overview of a research project that aims to improve access to high quality Parkinson’s care in rural Australia.

An older patient uses clinical Pilates at MD Health.
INMOTION 02 Feb, 2026

Packages of care

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.

Is the $261 hourly rate discussed in the Nous Group’s report, Review of the 2024–25 APR with respect to physiotherapy, enough? Maybe. It’s a great start.

A physio working with an older client
INMOTION 02 Feb, 2026

A life in movement

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.

As managing director of Physio Health Perth, Shabreena Mavi APAM spends her days helping older adults regain movement, confidence and independence. 

It’s a role that unites her fascination with how movement transforms lives and her belief that physiotherapy is ‘a perfect blend of compassion, empowerment and movement’. 

Physio kneeling and holding the hand of an elderly patient
INMOTION 01 Oct, 2025

Opening the door to better frailty care

A new program in the Northern Territory is changing how frail older people are cared for when they arrive at Royal Darwin Hospital’s emergency department after a fall-related incident.

When frail older people present to hospital emergency departments, the decision about whether to admit them has enormous consequences. 

For some, a hospital stay is essential, but for many others, remaining in their homes with the right support leads to better outcomes, greater independence and a better quality of life.

Two older woman are walking together in a park
INMOTION 26 Sep, 2025

APASC2025: exercise for the older brain

Canadian researcher Teresa Liu-Ambrose is a keynote speaker at APASC25. Here she answers some questions from physiotherapy researcher Dr Jo-Aine Hang about her upcoming presentation.

What practical strategies would you suggest are the most useful for promoting better cognitive and physical health in older adults? 

Being physically active on a regular basis. 

Activity can mean going for a walk with your grandchildren or walking to the neighbourhood coffee shop with a friend. 

A person typing on a keyboard.
INMOTION 25 Sep, 2025

E-learning for hip and knee OA patients

A Seeding Grant recipient is in the final stages of her research project examining the use of e-learning for people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis.

Dr Rachel Nelligan APAM is a clinical physiotherapist and research fellow at the University of Melbourne with an interest in chronic pain. 

‘I was working mainly with people with chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis [OA], which developed into a clinical interest.'

A photo of the lights of an ambulance
INMOTION 01 Sep, 2025

Physios on the front line for falls

When an older person calls triple zero after a fall, it’s often the start of a long hospital journey. A groundbreaking program in Queensland is proving that this no longer has to be the case. Melissa Mitchell talks to senior physiotherapist Natalie Davis to learn more.

For senior physiotherapist Natalie Davis APAM, no two days are ever the same. 

Older couple walking together happily
INMOTION 27 Aug, 2025

Boost mediation analysis

Researchers from the University of Exeter and collaborators across the UK and Australia analysed data from the BOOST trial, a major physiotherapy study that tested a 12-week program for older adults with painful walking due to lumbar spinal stenosis. Lead author Dr Lianne Wood and author Dr Esther Williamson agreed to answer some questions about the research.

Can you start by briefly summarising the design and findings of the BOOST study? 

Woman in black shirt and tan pants examines neck of woman in black gym clothes in a room with a large pot plant and a feature wall of wooden planks.
INMOTION 25 Jul, 2025

Physiotherapy is an investment, not a cost

In a health system under increasing pressure, physiotherapy is too often seen as a discretionary service—an optional extra—rather than a foundational pillar of the health system.

As we have seen recently with the NDIS and aged care sectors, this perception is not only inaccurate but dangerous. 

Physiotherapy is not a cost to be trimmed; it is an investment in independence, quality of life and long-term sustainability.

Across the country, we are witnessing a troubling trend.