We would like to congratulate Dr Peter Selvaratnam, APAM, FACP, on receiving an Order of Australia award for his significant service to physiotherapy, and to professional development. Peter has contributed greatly to our profession and helped advance physiotherapy in Australia. His recognition in this year’s Australia Day Honours list is well deserved.

Dr Peter Selvaratnam

Member of the Order of Australia 
For significant service to physiotherapy, and to professional development.

Specialist Physiotherapist

The aim of the Journal of Physiotherapy is to publish significant research, which has important implications for the entire physiotherapy profession. In 2020, the Journal of Physiotherapy did not disappoint.

Take a look below at what was achieved this year and view the latest issue of the Journal here.

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SIRA invites you to have your say

SIRA are asking for feedback from physiotherapists who provide services to people injured at work and who are an important part of the care framework delivering optimal health, recovery and quality of life outcomes to compensation scheme participants.

New Federal Government funding of physiotherapy and other allied health services to combat the impacts of COVID-19 in older Australians is a step in the right direction toward much-needed long term funding reform, according to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

Today’s announcement by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt that telehealth will be funded permanently is welcome news to the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and its members.

Understanding the pelvic floor and its extraordinary intricate network of structures is critical in ensuring women of all ages are empowered to prevent or treat pelvic floor dysfunction.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is the most prevalent pelvic floor dysfunction in women and has a significant impact on their quality of life, as well as substantial economic impacts on the individual and society as a whole.

The enormous economic burden of low back pain across the world has been widely studied and well documented. However, the financial implications of sciatica are not as well understood. This, in part, is due to the disparity in definitions and data collection methodology, resulting in variations in the recorded incidence and prevalence of sciatica globally.

In his Journal of Physiotherapy Invited Topical Review article, Professor Raymond Ostelo delves into the world of sciatica – forging a path from definitions to diagnosis, prognosis and the all-important clinical management.

Sports clubs and players are being urged to ensure they are match fit before they hit the court or field as coronavirus restrictions ease and Australians return to normal life.

While many Australians have been walking, running and cycling to maintain their fitness during quarantine, physiotherapists are warning this doesn’t mean they’re ready to go straight back into a local footy, netball or soccer game.