New health research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Physiotherapy includes a study on the intensity of exercise needed for people living with cancer to improve mobility and reduce fatigue, as well as a study on the benefits of massage for people competing in Ironman triathlons.

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) welcomes the Government’s commitment to review private health insurance in tonight’s Budget – sharing the opportunities to improve cover to support patients in the community, rather than in the high-cost hospital environment. 

In an allied health first, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has released six recommendations—as part of the evidence-based healthcare campaign Choosing Wisely—to help improve Australian’s healthcare outcomes. 

During ‘Healthy Hips Week’ this week, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is urging parents to have their children's hips assessed by health professionals until aged five following a tripling in the number of late diagnoses of hip dysplasia.