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2023 ACT Branch Forum

Join us for canapés and drinks at the annual ACT Forum—the premier event for Physiotherapists and their industry colleagues.

Our keynote speaker is Bernie Bissett, a Canberra-based Professor of Allied Health Research, University of Canberra & Canberra Health Services. Bernie has more than 20 years' experience working in Sydney, London, and Canberra. Bernie will be presenting on ‘Myth busting the treatment of Long Covid: what physiotherapists really know need to know'.

Every Physiotherapist in 2023 is likely to encounter a patient who is struggling with Long COVID. With common issues including weakness, breathlessness, and brain fog, treating the problems of Long COVID should be right in our wheelhouse. Unfortunately, the 'expert' guidance being offered around the world about treating Long COVID is often devoid of evidence or data, and we have seen the re-emergence of 'gurus' who claim their method is the only way. In this frank and fearless overview, Bernie will bust some myths about what can and cannot be safely done in managing Long COVID and will highlight the importance of monitoring Post Exertional Malaise. This talk will also dive into the history of treating other conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, and the lessons we can learn from other groups in this new population.

Early Bird Prize: Register before 22nd October and you could win a $100 ASICS voucher!

** Please note this is a LIVE event and will not be recorded.



Registrations close 11:59 pm Sunday 19th of November. Any last minute registrations please email chiara.dolores@australian.physio.

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Presenters

Bernie Bissett


Dr Bernie Bissett is a Canberra-based physiotherapist who has specialised in physiotherapy for intensive care and acutely unwell patients. Bernie has more than 20 years' experience working in Sydney, London and Canberra. Bernie is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Physiotherapy at University of Canberra, while she still maintains a visiting academic role with Canberra Health Services.In 2016 Bernie completed her PhD under the supervision of Assoc Professor Jenny Paratz, Assoc Professor Robert Boots and Dr Anne Leditschke. Bernie's PhD work focused on the use of inspiratory muscle training to enhance recovery from mechanical ventilation in adult intensive care patients. Bernie's research work has included both randomised clinical trials and observational studies exploring interventions such as inspiratory muscle training and early mobilisation in ICU, as well we outcome measures for physical function in this population. More recently Bernie is leading research about COVID-19 recovery at the University of Canberra Hospital. Bernie supervises both Honours and PhD students, and her ongoing research interests are focused on improving recovery and quality of life for adult ICU patients and those with COVID-19. In 2016 Bernie was awarded the UC Faculty of Health Research Impact Prize, and was nominated for the ACT Scientist of the Year Award. In 2020 Bernie was awarded the Faculty of Health prize for outstanding research supervision, and in 2022 won the Faculty Rapid Fire Research prize.Bernie is passionate about collaborating with clinicians to answer patient-centred research questions that will improve patient care around the world. Bernie is also highly enthusiastic about research communication, and provides training and coaching in pitching skills to clinicians and academics across the Canberra region. Bernie is grateful to have her research funded through the Canberra Health Services private practice fund, as well as the Australian Physiotherapy Association Jill Nosworthy grant.

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06:30PM - 09:30PM AEDT
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Presenters

Bernie Bissett


Dr Bernie Bissett is a Canberra-based physiotherapist who has specialised in physiotherapy for intensive care and acutely unwell patients. Bernie has more than 20 years' experience working in Sydney, London and Canberra. Bernie is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Physiotherapy at University of Canberra, while she still maintains a visiting academic role with Canberra Health Services.In 2016 Bernie completed her PhD under the supervision of Assoc Professor Jenny Paratz, Assoc Professor Robert Boots and Dr Anne Leditschke. Bernie's PhD work focused on the use of inspiratory muscle training to enhance recovery from mechanical ventilation in adult intensive care patients. Bernie's research work has included both randomised clinical trials and observational studies exploring interventions such as inspiratory muscle training and early mobilisation in ICU, as well we outcome measures for physical function in this population. More recently Bernie is leading research about COVID-19 recovery at the University of Canberra Hospital. Bernie supervises both Honours and PhD students, and her ongoing research interests are focused on improving recovery and quality of life for adult ICU patients and those with COVID-19. In 2016 Bernie was awarded the UC Faculty of Health Research Impact Prize, and was nominated for the ACT Scientist of the Year Award. In 2020 Bernie was awarded the Faculty of Health prize for outstanding research supervision, and in 2022 won the Faculty Rapid Fire Research prize.Bernie is passionate about collaborating with clinicians to answer patient-centred research questions that will improve patient care around the world. Bernie is also highly enthusiastic about research communication, and provides training and coaching in pitching skills to clinicians and academics across the Canberra region. Bernie is grateful to have her research funded through the Canberra Health Services private practice fund, as well as the Australian Physiotherapy Association Jill Nosworthy grant.


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