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.

Male pelvic floor and continence research

Dianne Wilson

Lorimer Moseley

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.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.

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 <a href="http://Membership.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Membership.In</a> 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.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.

Future of pain with Lorimer Moseley and Dianne Wilson

Steven Blair

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.​

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 <a href="http://balance.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">balance.In</a> 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.​

Energy balance with Professor Steven Blair

PEDro has been informing physiotherapy practice for over 21 years. It is a free database of over 50,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions. 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.

All about PEDro, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database

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.

Research into weight-training and lymphedema

Julie Bernhardt

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.

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 <a href="http://practice.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">practice.In</a> 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.

Professor Julie Bernhardt's AVERT trial

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 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.

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 observational study published in the Journal of Physiotherapy, the buoyancy properties of water herald unique benefits for pre- and post-natal <a href="http://women.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">women.In</a> 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.

The benefits of water based exercise for pre and post-natal women

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 former 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.

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 <a href="http://potential.To" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">potential.To</a> elaborate more on how APA members can and should go about creating and building on their digital presence, this podcast sees former 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.

The importance of social media in health

Did you know that how you think about your pain can change the way it feels? And, the amount of pain you experience doesn’t accurately measure tissue health or necessarily equate to ‘damage’. Pain however is a mechanism produced by our bodies for protection.This episode brings together Pain scientist, Professor Lorimer Mosley and Chair of the APA Pain group Diane Wilson for a robust conversation on all things pain. The duo discuss pain research over the past 50 years and their predictions for physiotherapy and pain science in the 20 years to come.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze

Did you know that how you think about your pain can change the way it feels? And, the amount of pain you experience doesn’t accurately measure tissue health or necessarily equate to ‘damage’. Pain however is a mechanism produced by our bodies for protection.<br/>This episode brings together Pain scientist, Professor Lorimer Mosley and Chair of the APA Pain group Diane Wilson for a robust conversation on all things pain. The duo discuss pain research over the past 50 years and their predictions for physiotherapy and pain science in the 20 years to come.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>

Pain science transformation

Physiotherapists Cameron Edwards, David Kelly, and Jenny Setchell discuss the complexities and sensitives of working with marginalised groups such as Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees and LGBTQI communities. The trio also address the importance of cultural awareness and safety, checking inherent biases, and ensuring the physio environment is welcoming.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Physiotherapists Cameron Edwards, David Kelly, and Jenny Setchell discuss the complexities and sensitives of working with marginalised groups such as Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees and LGBTQI communities. The trio also address the importance of cultural awareness and safety, checking inherent biases, and ensuring the physio environment is welcoming.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Cultural awareness in physiotherapy practice

The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) biennial scientific conferences allow physiotherapists from around Australia to gather and share experiences, improve knowledge and make connections. The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) podcast series Conference Conversations, is recorded at each conference and feature physiotherapists speaking directly with one another on topics of interest to the profession.

Are you aware that cancer is the leading cause of burden of disease for Australians compared to all other health conditions? And, physical activity and exercise play a leading role in reducing a number of symptoms cancer patients experience. Symptoms however, vary based on different treatments as well as cancer.In this episode, Dr Elise Gane, Conjoint Research Fellow at The University of Queensland and Princess Alexandra Hospital, and National Chair of the Cancer, Palliative Care and Lymphoedema Group, and Catherine Granger, Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and Physiotherapy research lead at the Royal Melbourne Hospital take to the mic for an open discussion on some of the challenges physiotherapists face when supporting people along their cancer journey; specifically lung cancer.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Are you aware that cancer is the leading cause of burden of disease for Australians compared to all other health conditions? And, physical activity and exercise play a leading role in reducing a number of symptoms cancer patients experience. Symptoms however, vary based on different treatments as well as <a href="http://cancer.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cancer.In</a> this episode, Dr Elise Gane, Conjoint Research Fellow at The University of Queensland and Princess Alexandra Hospital, and National Chair of the Cancer, Palliative Care and Lymphoedema Group, and Catherine Granger, Associate Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and Physiotherapy research lead at the Royal Melbourne Hospital take to the mic for an open discussion on some of the challenges physiotherapists face when supporting people along their cancer journey; specifically lung cancer.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

The importance of exercise for cancer treatment

In this episode, Mark Elkins, the scientific editor of the Journal of Physiotherapy, interviews Allyson Flynn, a physiotherapy clinical educator at the University of Canberra, about the value of home-based exercise programs in improving the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. Allyson shares the important findings from her systematic review published in the Journal of Physiotherapy, highlighting the effectiveness of home-based exercise programs in improving balance related activities, gait speed, and the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

In this episode, Mark Elkins, the scientific editor of the Journal of Physiotherapy, interviews Allyson Flynn, a physiotherapy clinical educator at the University of Canberra, about the value of home-based exercise programs in improving the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. Allyson shares the important findings from her systematic review published in the Journal of Physiotherapy, highlighting the effectiveness of home-based exercise programs in improving balance related activities, gait speed, and the quality of life of people with Parkinson's disease.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Exercise and Parkinson's disease

Millions of dollars in Australia is spent on back pain imaging per year but there are many common misconceptions with spinal imagery that often lead to overdiagnosis.In this episode, Physiotherapists Dr Adrian Traegar, Post -Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney, Associate Professor Tasha Stanton University of South Australia and Dr Emma Karran Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of South Australia, they discuss why overdiagnosis is a huge problem and why it impacts are critical on our health systems. The trio stress the importance of patient communication strategies, the need for public health strategies to increase awareness and high value care such as exercise – which can help regardless of the severity of a condition depicted on a scan. This episode is super interesting and a must listen for any working in allied health!This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Millions of dollars in Australia is spent on back pain imaging per year but there are many common misconceptions with spinal imagery that often lead to <a href="http://overdiagnosis.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">overdiagnosis.In</a> this episode, Physiotherapists Dr Adrian Traegar, Post -Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney, Associate Professor Tasha Stanton University of South Australia and Dr Emma Karran Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of South Australia, they discuss why overdiagnosis is a huge problem and why it impacts are critical on our health systems. The trio stress the importance of patient communication strategies, the need for public health strategies to increase awareness and high value care such as exercise – which can help regardless of the severity of a condition depicted on a scan. This episode is super interesting and a must listen for any working in allied health!This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Back pain, imaging and overdiagnosis

Dr Natalie Fini, Lecturer in neurological physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, and Dr Elizabeth Lynch, Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide, chat about the vital role of physical activity in stroke rehabilitation.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Dr Natalie Fini, Lecturer in neurological physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, and Dr Elizabeth Lynch, Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide, chat about the vital role of physical activity in stroke rehabilitation.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Physical activity in stroke rehabilitation

Clinical Associate Professor Mark Elkins, the scientific editor of Journal of Physiotherapy, chats with Professor Marco Pang, from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, about the value of exercise in improving the lives of people with cognitive impairment and dementia.Marco shares important findings from the systematic review published in Journal of Physiotherapy; in particular, that supervised multi-modal exercise has beneficial effects on improving physical functioning in people with cognitive impairment and dementia.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Clinical Associate Professor Mark Elkins, the scientific editor of Journal of Physiotherapy, chats with Professor Marco Pang, from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, about the value of exercise in improving the lives of people with cognitive impairment and dementia.<br/>Marco shares important findings from the systematic review published in Journal of Physiotherapy; in particular, that supervised multi-modal exercise has beneficial effects on improving physical functioning in people with cognitive impairment and dementia.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Dementia, cognitive impairment and exercise

Dr Christian Barton from La Trobe University, and Associate Clinical Professor, Jane Rooney, from Swinburne University, sit down with Professor Ewa Roos, from the University of Southern Denmark, to share their experiences and successes with GLA:D - Good Life with osteoarthritis in Denmark.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Dr Christian Barton from La Trobe University, and Associate Clinical Professor, Jane Rooney, from Swinburne University, sit down with Professor Ewa Roos, from the University of Southern Denmark, to share their experiences and successes with GLA:D - Good Life with osteoarthritis in Denmark.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Patient education is king | talking GLA:D

Dr Christina Ekegren, from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, chats with Dr Claire Baldwin, lecturer in physiotherapy, Flinders University, and Dawn Simpson from the Menzies Institute of Medical Research, University of Tasmania, about deconditioning in the acute hospital system and the positive impacts of the End PJ Paralysis campaign.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Dr Christina Ekegren, from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, chats with Dr Claire Baldwin, lecturer in physiotherapy, Flinders University, and Dawn Simpson from the Menzies Institute of Medical Research, University of Tasmania, about deconditioning in the acute hospital system and the positive impacts of the End PJ Paralysis campaign.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

End PJ Paralysis

Clinical Associate Professor Mark Elkins, the scientific editor of Journal of Physiotherapy, chats with Dr Rachel Fuller, lecturer in marketing at Latrobe University Business School, about the positive influence physios can have in fostering, facilitating and nudging their patients to be more active.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Clinical Associate Professor Mark Elkins, the scientific editor of Journal of Physiotherapy, chats with Dr Rachel Fuller, lecturer in marketing at Latrobe University Business School, about the positive influence physios can have in fostering, facilitating and nudging their patients to be more active.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

Talking physical activity

Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s not being talked about anywhere near enough. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent.This Movember, we want to change the face of men’s health. To start to do so, we sat down for a chat with Men’s Health physio Jo Milios about some of the big issues faced by men in Australia—including Movember Australia’s triple focus; prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues—what they mean, where to go and who to see.This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze.

Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s not being talked about anywhere near enough. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent.<br/>This Movember, we want to change the face of men’s health. To start to do so, we sat down for a chat with Men’s Health physio Jo Milios about some of the big issues faced by men in Australia—including Movember Australia’s triple focus; prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues—what they mean, where to go and who to see.<br/>This podcast is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by <a href="https://flexeze.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FlexEze</a>.

The importance of Movember to men's health

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