It’s time to re-establish the reputation of physiotherapy in compensation arenas, say Dr Darren Beales, Dr Tim Mitchell and Craig Elliott as they consider some fundamental principles for physiotherapists managing people with work-related pain.

Darwin physiotherapist Marcus Mancer has built a business based on diversity—of services, clients and locations. His practice balances clinical care with occupational health, industry partnerships and community engagement, leading to steady growth and lasting opportunity in regional Australia.

British physiotherapist and educator Dr Carl Clarkson answers some questions about the uses of acupuncture and dry needling when treating pelvic pain in advance of his keynote presentation at APASC25.

Geraldine Wallbank and Dr Josh Zadro explain how to make the most of your search through the Physiotherapy Evidence Database.

Professor Steve Kamper offers some tips to help physiotherapists identify high-quality research that will be relevant to their work.

Des O’Shaughnessy and the members of the It Pays to Care physiotherapy advisory group discuss how to use the ABCDEFW framework to explore how a patient’s situation may be impacting their recovery.

GUIDELINES Knowing that a particular course of treatment may not meet current guidelines for best practice high-value care doesn’t stop clinicians from using it, says a recently published study. Researcher Dr Priti Kharel talks about her results.

Lifestyle medicine physician Dr Jenny Brockis will deliver a keynote address for the Mental Health stream at APASC25 and present a half-day pre-conference workshop. Ruth Lira, chair of the Western Australia branch of the Mental Health national group, asks her how physiotherapists can integrate lifestyle medicine into their practice.

Physiotherapy is increasingly recognised as a treatment for persistent pelvic pain and endometriosis. Four experts from the APA's Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health national group tell us what physiotherapists should know about these conditions and when to seek expert help.

AWARD Professor Lisa Harvey received the International Spinal Cord Society’s medal for excellence within the field in 2024 and has plenty more research on the horizon. Chloe Pigneguy reports.