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Dr Jane Chalmers APAM didn’t always know she’d end up in physiotherapy, let alone in pelvic health. An active childhood and a nudge from a family member set her on the path to a physiotherapy degree. But it was a powerful personal experience with persistent pelvic pain that steered her towards women’s health. That moment proved pivotal, igniting a lasting interest in pelvic pain that continues to shape her clinical and academic career. ‘I saw a women’s health physio for painful periods and it wa

One in two Australian men will develop cancer by the age of 85. While cancer predominantly affects men aged 60 and over, incidence is rising among younger men, particularly for bowel and prostate cancers, and men are 50 per cent more likely to die from cancer than women. APA National Chair of the of Lymphoedema, Cancer and Palliative Care National Group Germaine Tan MACP shares five facts about cancer in men, and the role physiotherapy plays in recovery. Five facts is an initiative of the PRF, s

When Jon Ford FACP reflects on the winding journey that led him to physiotherapy he describes it as a ‘series of fortunate quirks’. But a closer look reveals something far more deliberate: a values-driven life anchored by a deep commitment to helping people recover, grow and thrive—both inside and outside the clinic. Jon’s career development, from a self-described aimless teen who stumbled into the profession via a kayaking injury to the only Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists

Conferences are an important way to connect physios from around the world to share ideas and bond across borders. Binay Kandel APAM had the pleasure of coming along to APASC25 as a Nepalese bursary, and spent time meeting physiotherapist colleagues. He is set to start his PhD in Australia, looking into the feasibility of the GLA:D program in his home country of Nepal. The APA continues to strengthen global connections to advance physiotherapy for all 🌏 NEPTA-Nepal Physiotherapy Association | Au

‘Disability doesn’t stop when you turn 18.’ Turning 18 can be an exciting time in a young person's life. They can get their P plates, start uni, vote, and enter the workforce, but for people living with disabilities, this can mark a difficult time transitioning to adult life. For children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, healthcare is typically received at a children's hospital with all their healthcare providers under one roof. Easy, convenient for families, and more consistent for the