‘Disability doesn’t stop when you turn 18.’ Turning 18 can be an exciting time in a young person's life. They can get their P plates, start uni, vote, and enter the workforce, but for people living with disabilities, this can mark a difficult time transitioning to adult life. For children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, healthcare is typically received at a children's hospital with all their healthcare providers under one roof. Easy, convenient for families, and more consistent for the

In recognition of International Mental Health Awareness Day, National Chair Ellen Lake APAM from the APA Mental Health national group shares how physiotherapists play a vital role in supporting mental well-being. With 30-40 per cent of people with a diagnosed mental health condition experiencing physical symptoms like chronic pain, physiotherapy plays a role in recovery and the path forward. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the powerful impact of physiotherapy in addr

Announcing APASC25's new opening keynote speaker Gill Hicks AM! Due to unforeseen health reasons, and associated advice from her medical team, regrettably Anna Meares OAM is not able to travel from her home in Brisbane to be with us for the event. She sends her sincerest apologies she won’t be able to be with us in person. She sends her upmost gratitude for your understanding on this matter. We are, however, honoured to welcome Gill Hicks AM as our new Keynote Speaker. Gill is an internationally

Not all published research is created equal. The peer review process doesn’t guarantee quality, so how do you separate robust evidence from unreliable studies? Start with the basics: • Is the research question clear and relevant? • Do the participants represent your patients? • Are the methods appropriate to answer the question? • Can you judge how important the findings are for practice? Remember: a well-conducted observational study is more valuable than a poorly executed systematic review. Th

Announcing APSC25's overall PitchFest winner, impressing the judges with their inventiveness and passion for addressing an unmet need in the industry. A big congratulations to Kumbelin and Sarah from Plasticise for taking out the top prize! It was incredible to see so much innovation on display for some of Australia's brightest minds. Congratulations to all who presented. We can't wait to see what innovations will be shared at the next PitchFest. | Australian Physiotherapy Association

Research shows that gentle heat is an important part of recovery for lower back pain. The recommendation of heat wraps as treatment has recently been added to clinical care standards for lower back pain. Learn more about heat wraps and new research into clinical care standards for back pain with FlexEze Heat Wrap Therapy Director, Peter McCann, and the immediate past APA President Scott Willis. FlexEze heat wraps are available from all leading physio suppliers at physio wholesale prices for APA