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Physiotherapy and metabolic syndrome

New research investigates how physiotherapists can help improve the identification and management of metabolic syndrome.
Helping others through physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) graduate Caley Naismith shares her study journey.
Labral tears in athletes

Research from Dr Joshua Heerey is helping to improve the assessment and treatment of labral tears.
Managing chronic knee pain

Associate Professor Danilo De Oliveira Silva is developing evidence-based, scalable interventions for chronic knee pain.
Improving outcomes for people with knee injuries

Thomas West is researching how to support young people who have had traumatic knee injuries.
Hip osteoarthritis

Dr Mark Scholes is researching how to improve quality of life in young adults with hip pain.
Allied health assistants and rehabilitation

New research finds that that allied health assistants can safely provide mobility rehabilitation to hospital patients.
$82m clinic a health boost for Melbourne’s north

Clinic grows allied health services, helps address workforce shortage.
Strength exercises improve young people's hip pain

Physiotherapist-led strength exercises improve hip joint pain.
Supporting people who stutter

New research has identified key themes in effective stuttering treatment.
Sleep and performance in elite athletes

Professor Matt Driller is researching the often overlooked role of sleep in athletic performance.
Foot conditions in older people

Research from Professor Hylton Menz is helping to improve treatment for older people with foot conditions.
Accessible aphasia rehabilitation

Research from Dr John Pierce is helping improve outcomes for people with aphasia through innovations in rehabilitation technology and telehealth.
Supported training improves injury prevention

Serious knee injuries can be reduced in women and girls' football.
Climate change and substance use

Professor Sarah MacLean's research explores how climate change is impacting people who use social services, with a focus on those experiencing substance use problems.