Workforce

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2023

ACL fact versus fiction

VIC EVENT Dr Stephanie Filbay’s research has found that current management of anterior cruciate ligament injury in Australia is not evidence-based and that anterior cruciate ligament ruptures can heal without surgery.

‘Our study found that a majority of patients who present with acute ACL rupture don’t receive information about management options that reflects the evidence. 

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2023

5 Facts: Physiotherapy and education

Emily Riglar, chair of the APA Educators national group, presents five discussion points about the pervasive role of education in physiotherapy and its many different forms.

There is a complex science behind effective teaching

Pedagogy is the term used to describe the theory and science behind teaching. 

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2023

Who is the Australian Physiotherapy Council?

WORKFORCE The Australian Physiotherapy Council outlines its role in Australian physiotherapy education and in maintaining workforce standards.

Many of us have seen and experienced firsthand the significant workforce pressures caused by numerous factors over the past few years.

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INMOTION 01 Nov, 2023

Honouring outstanding members

I am consistently amazed by and proud of all our engaged members, not only for what they achieve in their personal and professional lives, but for what they contribute to the APA, the physiotherapy profession, our communities, our mobs and the healthcare sector.

They are often humble and driven, focused on the future and on attaining the best possible outcomes and motivated to do more to advance this great profession.

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INMOTION 01 Sep, 2023

5 facts about ... physiotherapy and climate change

  1. David Duindam, Deb Sutherland, Jessica Clarke and Professor Gillian Webb present five discussion points about sustainable physiotherapy practice and the role of physiotherapists in climate change advocacy.

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INMOTION 01 Sep, 2023

Flexible working arrangements

Recent legislative changes have expanded the scope of provisions for flexible working arrangements. Here’s what you need to know.

Workplace flexibility is a crucial factor in driving strong organisational performance and encouraging employee retention.

In today’s workplace climate, considering how to best approach flexibility is critical to ensuring long-term employee wellbeing and operational success for the business.

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INMOTION 01 Sep, 2023

When physiotherapists get injured

RISK MANAGEMENT The APA’s insurance partner BMS explains how personal accident insurance can help physiotherapists in the event of an injury.

Your ability to work affects your earnings.

So what happens if you experience an injury and are unable to work?

Would you be able to manage without an income for several months?

What are the potential risks?

Let’s imagine you’re about to head off for work one morning.

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INMOTION 01 Sep, 2023

Treating low back pain at the highest level

AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS An early interest in low back pain led to a career-long professional focus for Specialist Pain Physiotherapist Dr Jon Ford.

For 35 years, clinician, researcher and business owner Dr Jon Ford FACP has dedicated his career to improving clinical outcomes for people living with chronic pain, with a focus on low back pain.

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INMOTION 01 Sep, 2023

A matter of opinion

ADVOCACY member responses to surveys and polls are so valuable to the APA, below we explain why.

We regularly ask members of the APA to respond to polls and surveys.

We ask you about yourself, your work life, your expectations, your preferences, your professional development needs and your professional activities.

This helps us to understand our members better so we can tailor our activities and deliver on what you expect from your membership of the APA.

Why do we ask you all those questions?

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INMOTION 01 Sep, 2023

When a complaint is made

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE The Physiotherapy Council of New South Wales explains how it responds to notifications about physiotherapists and what to do if a complaint is made about you.

One of the main functions of a regulatory body is to ensure the safety of the public.