RESEARCH IN FOCUS While shock wave therapy is commonly used to treat Achilles tendinopathies, the evidence doesn’t support its use. Professor Peter Malliaras talks about his recent research.

Jess Fenwick, Katia Gould, Blake Hort and Jarryd Croxford of the APA Occupational Health national group present five discussion points on the vital role physiotherapists play in return to work for injured workers.

Research at La Trobe University has demonstrated a role for physiotherapists in training and supporting coaches to implement tailored injury prevention programs in community sports.

From the wrestling mat to the treatment room, Kris Grzywniak’s path into physiotherapy has been anything but conventional. A former Polish national team wrestler and coach, now working in private practice, Kris brings a rare blend of lived athletic insight, coaching skills and clinical reasoning to every patient.

Ben Onofrio of the APA Musculoskeletal national group presents five discussion points about the diagnosis, treatment and management of frozen shoulder.

The APA runs a significant number of professional development courses throughout the year, both face-to-face and online. Here are some highlights among the upcoming courses.

Running a private practice is demanding. Travelling the world with elite athletes is equally so. For Associate Professor Amir Takla, doing both has relied on a carefully constructed model built on trust, systems and an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence.

Two research projects on knee osteoarthritis, in partnership with the APA, were recently awarded Medical Research Future Fund grants.