Researchers from Australia, America and the United Kingdom published a narrative review outlining recent research highlights and uncertainties in the exercise management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) published in the past five years. The lead author, Travis Haber, answers some questions about the review.

At the 2025 Australian Pain Society’s 45th Annual Scientific Meeting, some of the profession’s leading lights presented groundbreaking research aimed at transforming pain care through more inclusive, evidence-based and system-aware approaches. Together, their work highlights the evolving role of physiotherapy in helping to tackle complex pain challenges across diverse populations.

Tracey Clark is helping to transform the way hand therapy is delivered in Australia’s public hospitals. Through research, leadership and a deep commitment to equitable care, Tracey is improving recovery for patients with hand injuries—one innovation at a time.

Jess Hempsall, Daniel Edwards, Charlie Baker, Millie Bensoussan, Jarryd Croxford and Zac Lowth of the APA Occupational Health national group present five discussion points on spinal health in the workplace.

Watching his grandmother’s fear of falling drastically limit her quality of life had a deep impact on Sam Suke. His grandmother’s apprehension, which led to a decline in mobility and independence, set Sam on a path to helping others in his community. During April Falls Month, Sam opens up about his physiotherapy journey and his commitment as a physiotherapist to serving humanity.

WORKPLACE INJURY In the third and final instalment of our series on making it easier to treat WorkCover patients, Dr Mary Wyatt and the It Pays to Care physiotherapy advisory group discuss integrating workplace knowledge and understanding into physiotherapy practice.

VALUE OF PHYSIO Passionate pelvic health physiotherapist and hiker Sue Croft had an epiphany about the value of physiotherapy after taking a nasty fall while mountain climbing. Melissa Mitchell finds out more.

A recent recipient of a PRF Seeding Grant is investigating the feasibility of conducting a randomised-control trial that investigates the effect of activity modification in adults with hip pain.

PATIENT RESOURCE Stephanie Filbay and her team have developed an online ACL injury treatment decision aid for patients. Here, she and colleague Bridget Graham discuss how it facilitates shared decision-making between people with ACL injury and their healthcare providers.

Michael Ridgway reflects on the evolution of his practice in the light of the 2023 APA Workforce Census.