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.

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.

DISABILITY Ashleigh Hoo might be relatively new to physiotherapy but her work in the disability sector has already made a significant impact. Here, Ashleigh discusses joining the APA Disability national group’s New South Wales committee as its new graduate representative.

CARDIORESPIRATORY Cardiorespiratory physiotherapists tend to be curious, quick-thinking and great team players and Luke McDonald is no exception. His career as an ICU clinician, educator and researcher shows just how far a love of problem-solving can take you.

ACUPUNCTURE AND DRY NEEDLING Tristan Chai’s physiotherapy career has been shaped by curiosity, collaboration and a drive to deepen his clinical reasoning.

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.

From Melbourne to Gaza, palliative care physiotherapist and humanitarian researcher Dr Rachel Coghlan is helping redefine how compassion, dignity and advocacy intersect in global health.

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.