Male pelvic floor and male continence research

Trevor Tim host of TalkBlack on Bumma Bippera Media 98.7fm has a yarn with Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) National President, Scott Willis about the vital role physiotherapy training plays in mental health reform. Scott Willis gave evidence at a public hearing of the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention calling for a structural reform of the mental health care system to formalise the role of physiotherapists.

APA Queensland Chair of Occupational Health, Zac Lowth joins Brad from Trade Tools on the TRADIO podcast.

Tim Barnwell, APA Sports Physiotherapist on ABC Perth Radio - Physio Telehealth by Australian Physiotherapy Association

APA National President Phil Calvert spoke earlier this week on ABC Canberra radio for the need to extend the telehealth package to physio, to reduce COVID-19 risk for vulnerable Australians. #flattenthecurve’ Credit: Reproduced by permission of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation – Library Sales © 2020 ABC

Physiotherapists don't just help with recovery. They help people get the most out of life. That's why GPs recommend more patients to physiotherapists than any other health professional. This audio piece forms the radio component of the APA's National Consumer Campaign. The campaign aims to highlight to consumers the breadth of physiotherapy and why it should be chosen ahead of other treatment options. #choosephysio

In this podcast, the editor of Journal of Physiotherapy, Associate Professor Mark Elkins, joins Stephanie Filbay to discuss her paper in the April issue of the journal, titled “Activity preferences, lifestyle modifications and re-injury fears influence longer-term quality of life in people with knee symptoms following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a qualitative study”. In what follows, the pair discuss how finding a way to maintain a physically active lifestyle seems to have a major influence on quality of life after cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Whether or not graduates are work-ready for the private sector is often a topic of debate. At the 2016 Business and Leadership conference in Darwin, Cherie Wells, Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) grant recipient, speaks with Errol Lim, private practice owner, about the barriers and facilitators to new graduate success in the private sphere. This podcast explores key findings of Cherie's PRF funded research on the subject of graduate work readiness. The pair discuss the expectations of private practice owners and the top tips for business owners wanting to better facilitate new graduates transitioning into their practice. Take part in Cherie's research survey: For employers: http://canberrahealth.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00TF45Ygy9ln1id For new graduates: http://canberrahealth.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08JB2TRInY78orb For academics: http://canberrahealth.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5v92b7cPwTjXdlz

Associate Professor, Mark Elkins, editor of the Journal of Physiotherapy, joins Dr Catherine Granger to discuss her recent paper titled 'Physiotherapy management of lung cancer,' published in Issue 2 of the Journal of Physiotherapy. In what follows, the pair discuss the breadth of evidence-based interventions physiotherapists can offer lung cancer patients, the role of pre-habilitation and the importance of exercise both pre and post surgery.

With health now entering a digital age, health professionals, particularly physiotherapists, need to know how to embrace and excel in this new model of healthcare. A component of this year's APA Business and Leadership Conference to be held in Darwin, will address the future models of healthcare in Australia and the key benefits for patients in the e-health model. This podcasts brings together world leader and CEO of the Health Informatics Society of Australia (HISA), Louise Schaper, talk with physiotherapist and Participatory Health Informatics Lecturer and Researcher, Mark Merolli, to discuss digital healthcare and how physiotherapists can ensure they have a voice in shaping the changing healthcare model.

It is well known that, for those people with cancer, exercise has beneficial effects on strength, cardiovascular function, fatigue and quality of life. However, the ideal mode and intensity of exercise remains unclear. In an effort to help remedy this gap, APA member Amy Dennett’s research investigates whether there is a dose-response effect of exercise on inflammation and fatigue in adult cancer survivors. With the results of her systematic review published in Issue 2 of the Journal of Physiotherapy for 2016, this podcast sees Associate Professor Mark Elkins—Editor of the Journal—join Amy to discuss the nature and extent of her findings.

In an effort to provide a blueprint for the physiotherapy private practice of the future, the APA’s InPractice 2025 report underlined the importance of digital technology as a key strategic driver. Now – when one considers the growing number of physiotherapists using social media, the increased connectivity between healthcare professionals, and the marketing opportunities available – it is clear that this growing area encompasses a boundless degree of potential. To elaborate more on how APA members can and should go about creating and building on their digital presence, this podcast sees APA CEO Cris Massis talk with APA member Mark Merolli, who, as a social media researcher, fully comprehends the profession’s connection to the digital sphere.

Australia’s leading stroke rehabilitation trialist, APA member Julie Bernhardt recently completed the largest, international trial of early mobility-based rehabilitation ever conducted—the AVERT trial. Featuring over 2000 patients from five different countries, the trial offered a unique perspective into both the burden of stroke-related disability as well as the rehabilitation interventions considered to encompass best practice. In this podcast, Julie is joined by Associate Professor Mark Elkins—Editor of the Journal of Physiotherapy—to discuss the trajectory and significance of her work.

While the benefits of exercise for pregnant women are well publicised, perhaps the advantages of water-based movement are less renowned. According to APA member Amanda Brearley, and her recent observational study published in the Journal of Physiotherapy, the buoyancy properties of water herald unique benefits for pre- and post-natal women. In what follows, Amanda is joined by Associate Professor Mark Elkins—Editor of the Journal—as the pair elaborate on how the former’s research is helping inform current best practice guidelines.

Each year, the Journal of Physiotherapy’s International Advisory Board singles out a paper published in the last calendar year that best encompasses the intersection between scientific merit and clinical development. With 2014’s Paper of the Year award resulting in a tied vote, this podcast sees Associate Professor Mark Elkins—the Journal’s editor—catch up with Dr Vincent Paramanandam—the lead researcher of one of the year’s winning papers—to discuss the latest research into weight-training and lymphoedema.

Produced on a not-for-profit basis by the Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy at the George Institute, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database offers more than 32 000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy—for free. This podcast sees two members of PEDro’s steering committee—the APA’s own Dr Anne Moseley and Professor Rob Herbert—elaborate on the past, present and future of physiotherapy research.

The APA National Conference, CONNECT 2015, kicked off with a memorable address from International Keynote speaker Professor Steven Blair, who expanded on the core focus of his 40-year research career: energy balance. In this podcast, Steven is joined by APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist James Debenham. In what follows, the two consider the significance that an individual's physical activity level plays on their overall health, society's current exercise habits, and physiotherapy's own responsibilities in this space.​

Across the Australian Physiotherapy Association, few names resonate quite as strongly as that of Lorimer Mosely’s. A giant in the world of neuroscience and scientific discovery, the South Australian was last year honoured with APA Honoured Membership. In this podcast, Lorimer is joined by fellow pain physiotherapist Dianne Wilson, as they discuss on the trajectory of the former’s research career, including the development of his clinical philosophy and, more generally, the future of pain management.

Professor Paul Hodges chats with Shan Morrison and Patricia Neumann, both specialist continence and women’s health physiotherapists as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists, about his latest venture, growing our understanding of the male pelvic floor, an area of research that remains 10 years behind it’s female counterpart. This podcast was recorded at the Australian Physiotherapy Association's CONNECT 2015 conference. This channel brings you the latest in clinical academic and health leadership, giving you access to preeminent physiotherapy research from Australia, and across the globe.