MEDIA

 
APA physiotherapists are highly sought-after experts in their field-providing commentary and advice on everything from musculoskeletal health, sports injuries and chronic pain to occupational health and safety, child growth and development, pelvic health and chronic disease.
 
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Media

 
elderly man sitting on bed in aged care with younger male physio assessing his arm pain

Access to chronic pain treatment for aged care residents unclear

The Albanese Government is being urged to prioritise allied health care including high-quality physiotherapy available for residents of aged care living with chronic pain.
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Australian Physiotherapy Association calls for action as Australia lags in recognition and response to long COVID

As the third wave of Omicron impacts across the nation, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is calling on government to recognise long COVID as a chronic medical condition and enable appropriate care for the growing number of affected Australians.
Preventative health

Preventative health reform key to reducing Australia’s disease burden

A new report on Australia’s health highlights the need for investment in preventative health care such as physiotherapy to combat growing rates of chronic disease including our two biggest killers, cardiovascular disease and dementia.
Aged care report

Physiotherapy fundamental to sustainable aged care

A new report on the future of Australian aged care highlights the need for better access to preventative and restorative healthcare services such as physiotherapy.