Landmark report confirms economic value of physiotherapy A landmark report released by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) provides irrefutable evidence of the cost effectiveness and enhanced quality of life delivered by physiotherapy interventions. The Value of Physiotherapy report launched today by Olympic athlete Jessica…
As gym doors reopen, physiotherapists are warning us to take it easy as we start working out again. Key points: Physiotherapists urge gym-goers to gradually restart exercise to prevent injuries People should look to reduce weights by 30 per cent…
What do Physiotherapists do? Photo: Physiotherapist Tom Hol. Physiotherapy is the treatment of injury, disease and disorders through physical methods — such as exercise, massage, manipulation and other treatments — over medication and surgery. Many people may believe that physiotherapists…
When your body is painful or sore from work, it can be tempting to push through. But it's not going to help in the long run.( If you work in a physically demanding job, your body is the tool you…
The Australian Physiotherapy Association has cautioned knee surgery patients against cheap DIY rehabilitation options, following a published article which the APA says misrepresented the findings of a Bond University study. The article, published in early May, featured the results of…
High performance animals deserve highest quality care The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is aware of many instances where practitioners claiming to perform physiotherapy on animals have no such qualification or skill. As a result, it is calling for vets to…