Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics News page
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Skilled, future-ready: meet Bendigo’s newest grads
573 graduates attend Bendigo campus' two-day ceremonies.
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Sport, Nursing, Archaeology top 50 in QS rankings
Twelve La Trobe subjects in the world's Top 200.
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Hockey partnership boosts La Trobe opportunities
Hockey partnership a boost for students, India relationship
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Six new Distinguished Alumni awarded in 2026
La Trobe awards six new Distinguished Alumni in 2026
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Advancing athletic edge in new VIS role
La Trobe expert to advance athletic competitive edge in new VIS role
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Foot muscle strength and ageing
Research from Professor Hylton Menz has provided new insights into the importance of foot strengthening in older people.
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A community-centred approach to health education
As Pro-Vice Chancellor of Health Innovation and Dean of the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, Professor Russ Hoye is playing a key role in delivering La Trobe University’s Health Innovation Strategy.
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Women’s sport a winner in $11.7m MRFF grants
Project aims to reduce concussion, knee injuries in women's football.
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La Trobe celebrates record university offers
A record number of students have received offers from La Trobe.
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Mandatory strength warm-ups for female athletes
Global consensus backs initiatives for injury prevention and safety.
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Rethinking how physiotherapists are assessed
A pilot study by PhD candidate Brooke Flew shows online assessment is a practical way to evaluate physiotherapy students’ clinical competence.
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Survivors struggle to access cancer rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation programs have doubled in a decade, but patient access remains limited.
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Physio alum helps people move with confidence
For musculoskeletal physiotherapist and La Trobe alum Carolina Pais, it’s the everyday moments that make her job so rewarding.
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Key capabilities for podiatry graduates
Graduate podiatrists need the right skills to succeed in the workplace but, until now, there’s been no specific tool to assess their work readiness.
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Dr Sue Mayes AM
An internationally respected physiotherapist, teacher and mentor, Dr Sue Mayes AM, brings over 30 years' experience to her role as Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy.