Dr Christian Barton’s upcoming sports and exercise course takes a practical, multifactorial approach to recovery from running injuries.

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.

Orthopaedic physiotherapist and chair of the APA Orthopaedic national group Thomas Petrie talks to APASC25 invited speaker Professor Nadine Foster about changes in the way that physiotherapists manage rotator cuff repair and rehabilitation.

Sports physiotherapist and researcher Dr Mark Scholes interviews keynote speaker Associate Professor Kerry Peek, a physiotherapist and medical researcher with FIFA Medical, about the prevention of sports-related head injuries.

When an older person calls triple zero after a fall, it’s often the start of a long hospital journey. A groundbreaking program in Queensland is proving that this no longer has to be the case. Melissa Mitchell talks to senior physiotherapist Natalie Davis to learn more.

SPINAL CORD INJURY As Charles Brice faces the final stages of a 4000-kilometre handcycle journey from Perth to Sydney, physiotherapists including Rob Bowden have been by his side, keeping his body functioning, his spirits up and his wheels in motion. Melissa Mitchell reports.

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.

Dr Tamina Levy, Matt Wingfield, Alex Ho, Neha Awasthi and Charlie Espernberger of the APA Neurology and Gerontology national groups present five discussion points about the role of physiotherapy in rehabilitation after stroke, including falls and secondary stroke prevention and the management of ongoing deficits.

Researchers from the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland analysed data from 18 qualitative studies to investigate patient and public perceptions of diagnostic labels for musculoskeletal pain. Lead author Stephen Martin answers some questions about the study.