Modern approaches to treating low back pain focus on physical activity and encouraging people with low back pain to self-manage their pain and activity.

It begins with our earliest memories of feeling safe with our families and travels with us through life—at our educational institutions, in our workplaces and in our social circles.

‘Find your reason to belong’ is our message when we’re attracting new members to our association. 

Because we know that the emotional driver of being part of a tribe is an important reason to join a membership association. 

Early in 2022, physiotherapists Dr Kevin Wernli APAM and Joanna Morris APAM were chatting at a dinner about chronic pain and endometriosis, topics of interest to them both.

In recent years, however, AI has rapidly evolved and has found applications in all kinds of sectors, driving change at a rapid pace and revolutionising the way we live and work. 

The field of healthcare, including physiotherapy, is no exception.

A groundbreaking AI transformation is already taking place in the realm of continuing professional development— from universities and training providers to APA courses and lectures. 

Since the widespread launch of ChatGPT, the free artificial intelligence (AI) program that swept the world in 2023 with its apparent ability to provide answers to any question posed, write essays and documents on command and even write novels based on a few prompts, people have been wondering how it will affect their own work.

In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to reshape the delivery of patient care.

Among these innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionising various aspects of clinical practice.

What did you know about the first contact practitioner (FCP) model before moving to the UK?

Actually, I was not aware of the FCP model of practice prior to moving to the UK in September 2019.

While cyber risks may not be front of mind in day-to-day practice, it’s important to be aware that they exist, especially in the healthcare industry.

If you were to fall victim to a phishing email, would you know what to do? 

If your client data was held at ransom, do you have someone to turn to? 

Unfortunately, cyber incidents are continuing to increase each year but cyber insurance could help in the event that you’re a target.