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Gain practical insights into neurological physiotherapy from a specialist neurological physiotherapist in this engaging presentation. The session will explore common neurological conditions encountered on clinical placements and in early-career practice, highlighting key clinical features and evidence-informed treatment approaches. Attendees will develop a greater understanding of how physiotherapy management is tailored to different neurological presentations, helping to build confidence in assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment planning.

This webinar will provide practical, evidence-informed strategies to support pelvic floor dysfunction in people with a chronic cough. Participants will understand common presentations of pelvic floor dysfunction in people with a chronic cough, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and constipation. Assessment considerations, practical exercise prescription, and thresholds for referral to specialist pelvic health physiotherapists will be discussed using a case study and Q&A.

The College Knowledge Exchange is a series of presentations delivered by Fellows of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (the College) exclusively for members of the College. Including a presentation followed by the opportunity for Q&A and peer-to-peer interaction, the College Knowledge Exchange is a great opportunity to connect with the College network and learn from the experience of your esteemed College peers.

Zhiqi Liang - What does individualised physiotherapy management for migraine look like?

Migraine is a complex neurological condition where a one-size-fits-all physiotherapy approach is unlikely to be optimal. This session explores how to tailor physiotherapy management to the individual by understanding the mechanisms underlying neck pain in migraine — particularly the roles of cervical sensitisation and cervical musculoskeletal disorder — and how these findings should drive clinical decision-making. Participants will be guided through a structured assessment framework, from patient interview to physical examination, and learn how to interpret findings to determine whether neck treatments, patient education, aerobic exercise, or other strategies such as sleep and stress management should be prioritised. The session emphasises that individualised management is not just about the neck — it is about understanding each person's unique constellation of contributors to migraine and working alongside pharmacological care to reduce disability and improve quality of life.

Learning outcomes: Participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish between cervical sensitisation driven by migraine and neck pain arising from a true cervical musculoskeletal disorder (CMD), and understand the clinical implications of each.

2. Apply a clinical reasoning framework to integrate patient interview and physical examination findings to determine the presence and relevance of CMD.

3. Select and prioritise physiotherapy interventions — including manual therapy, neck exercises, aerobic exercise prescription, patient education, and sleep and stress strategies — according to each patient's underlying mechanisms, migraine phase, and individual needs and preferences.

Whether you're aiming for a hospital graduate position or a role in private practice, your resume and interview can make all the difference. In this webinar, you'll learn how to:

• Effectively showcase your clinical placements
• Build a standout resume that gets noticed Tailor your application for hospitals and private practice
• Avoid the most common application mistakes
• Decide when a cover letter is worth including
• Choose and prepare the right referees
• Prepare for interviews with real employer insights, common questions, and case-based scenarios.