Tristan Chai APAM’s pathway into physiotherapy began with a love of sport and a desire to stay connected to health, even if elite competition was off the cards. 

Tristan studied at the University of South Australia and, after graduating, stepped into his first role in private practice in Adelaide.

Compliance with exercise programs is something that most physiotherapists and their patients struggle with. 

Plasticise was developed by physiotherapists Sarah Turner APAM and Kumbelin Levin APAM and allows physiotherapists to film their patient doing an exact exercise, while providing verbal cues, so the patient can watch it back and follow along at home. 

When physiotherapists Jonathon Pearce and Jeremy Bottega joined Royal Darwin Hospital’s renal service, they stepped into new territory—both geographically and professionally. 

Anne, a cardiopulmonary physiotherapist whose work has shaped 40 clinical practice guidelines and who has produced more than 500 publications, spoke about the longstanding strength of the evidence for pulmonary rehabilitation and the ongoing failure to deliver it equitably.

An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common sporting injuries in Australia—particularly in sports that involve a lot of pivoting, jumping and stopping quickly—and typically occurs in teenagers and young adults. 

Jo Morris has been at the forefront of advanced and extended scope physiotherapy practice in Australia since 2007, when she began working in primary contact roles in the emergency department.

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) describes a constellation of potential symptoms that commonly occur after sustaining a mild traumatic brain injury. 

Signs of PCS can present as physical, cognitive and emotional disturbances (outlined in Table 1). 

What are some of the key challenges in delivering rehabilitation for people with HCA? 

Delivering effective rehabilitation for people with hereditary cerebellar ataxia (HCA) is particularly challenging due to several factors. 

When frail older people present to hospital emergency departments, the decision about whether to admit them has enormous consequences. 

For some, a hospital stay is essential, but for many others, remaining in their homes with the right support leads to better outcomes, greater independence and a better quality of life.