Congratulations to the six applicants who have been shortlisted to pitch their idea at this year’s Physiotherapy Research Foundation Physio Pitchfest, to be held on Friday 24 October at 8:30 am at the APASC25 in Adelaide.

• Adam Daniels (iX Cricket)—preventing lumbar bone stress injuries in cricket bowlers: an AI-based solution using the iX Sports Pro Watch.
• Jack O’Leary (FitChair Health)—FitChair.
• Daniel Patterson (Refr Health)—Refr Health: imaging and specialist referrals.
• Julie Sheahan (3D Physiotherapy Health Group)—3D clover ankle straps.
• Sarah Turner (Plasticise)—a simple, tailored and empowering home exercise program website and application.
• Kim Ward (Sapico)—knee osteoarthritis toolkit.

Finalists are in the running for two prizes: Judges’ Award, worth $15,000, and the People’s Choice Award, worth $5000.