Professional sport has developed a system of coordinated and connected healthcare that in a perfect world would be the standard for everyone.

These professional leagues and associations understand how to provide best practice healthcare for their athletes.

In the December issue of InMotion last year, the incoming Australian College of Physiotherapists (ACP) president, Tom McMillan FACP, talked about the strategic plan that the College launched in October 2021 here.

Why is ‘Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1’ recommended?

Dry needling is a popular treatment approach and can be highly effective when applied appropriately.

However, it can also be very risky—medico-legal claims for needling malpractice have been some of the largest in the profession.

As late as the night before, it would have been on a different theme. 

Today I feel compelled to reflect on what it means to lead, serve and sacrifice.

The Queen became the patron of the Australian Physiotherapy Association in 1962. 

Indeed, she was patron to over 500 organisations and although patronages are largely symbolic, they are bestowed on honourable, worthwhile causes after a diligent process of evaluation.