The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has made a submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, calling for investment in expanding multidisciplinary mental health teams which offer diverse skills and expertise, and for the recognition of the critical role…
Over the past ten years, recognition of physiotherapy as an integral part of treatment for numerous medical conditions has increased tremendously. As the profession continues to advance, a diverse range of specialist streams have developed, requiring additional qualifications and an…
Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 2.1 million Australians. Defined as the progressive dysfunction of the entire joint, including bone, ligaments, cartilage and muscles, the symptoms associated with OA may include pain, stiffness,…
More than six million Australians live with some form of incontinence and yet the majority – 62 per cent – never seek professional help and physiotherapists are often overlooked. Jenny Phillips This is despite evidence that incontinence can be better…
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has welcomed the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which identified promoting and maintaining mobility to reduce the risk of life-threatening falls in older people. It has called on…
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has made a submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, calling for investment in expanding multidisciplinary mental health teams which offer diverse skills and expertise, and for the recognition of the critical role…