Brett Baxter views physiotherapy as a bridge between people, systems and possibilities. He talks to Chloe Pignéguy about linking teams, shaping education and how healing often begins with simply listening.

PHYSIO PITCHFEST An app that allows clinicians to film the exercise they want their patients to do at home took out the 2025 Physiotherapy Research Foundation Physio Pitchfest Judges’ Award at the APASC25 conference last year.

MICROGRAVITY RESEARCH Combining research with astronaut training is a passion for new graduate Celene Meraz-Benavente. Her recent experiences include doing research in microgravity conditions.

Physiotherapist Caelum Trott reflects on personal experiences of pain and what happens when injury rewrites a practitioner’s story.

International presenter Professor Dylan Morrissey describes what participants can expect from his course on rotator cuff tendinopathy best practice guidelines.

A simple, easy-to-tailor exercise app has won the coveted 2025 Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) Physio Pitchfest Judges’ Award.

There are some moments at a professional conference that transcend the agenda, that go beyond the learning and networking to confront what it means to be human. The opening plenary at the APASC25 conference in Adelaide was one such moment.

ACL INJURIES Non-surgical management of ACL injuries is gaining momentum but many patients still opt for surgery. Associate Professor Stephanie Filbay talks about factors behind the decision.

A new guideline on physical activity for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury aims to ensure that Australia’s rehabilitation services and community programs are providing evidence-based best practice for their patients. Associate Professor Leanne Hassett talks about the development of the guideline and its recommendations.

Aaron Peden presents a case study of a patient whose delayed diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome led to a delay in focused care.