Breast cancer patient Kimmie Jonceski was given a pamphlet and a brief consultation with a physiotherapist, who advised her to keep her arms and shoulders moving after her initial mastectomy surgery. Key points: New research has found most breast cancer…
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is urging parents and caregivers of children and adolescents returning to school next week to ensure they are keeping active and participating in sport to improve mental well-being, following multiple reports that 2020 had significant negative impacts on…
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is urging parents and caregivers of children and adolescents returning to school next week to ensure they are keeping active and participating in sport to improve mental well-being, following multiple reports that 2020 had significant negative impacts on the…
New research from the UK has identified the summer holiday period as the peak time for children to put on weight and become less fit.1 Anecdotal data from a separate survey of Australian parents2 who use formal and informal childcare during school…
If you work in a physically demanding job, your body is the tool you rely on to support yourself and your family. What happens when it stops working? It's a question many Australians are left to answer, especially as they…
A national survey shows for the second consecutive year that tradies are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical or mental health. Key points: A national survey of more than 800 tradies has given a…