Starting a new teaching role at a major Australian university as a clinical tutor should have been a straightforward, exciting step in my career. I expected to be challenged in the classroom, to support students, and to grow in a new academic environment. What I didn’t expect was how the process itself would become a... Continue Reading →
As a scientist and healthcare provider, I’ve long valued the ability to connect with colleagues, share research, and engage in public discourse. For years, X (formerly Twitter) felt like a place where that could happen. But over time, I’ve grown increasingly concerned about its ethical, algorithmic, and societal harms—especially for those of us who rely... Continue Reading →
When consulting for a physiotherapist for the first time it is difficult to know what to expect and understand what will happen and why. This post has been written to provide insights about the first appointment and explanations about the assessment part. Why will your physio will perform an assessment? Safety first. "Primum non Nocere".... Continue Reading →
First, I would like to recommend you to read the CSP article on what is physiotherapy if you are not familiar with physiotherapy. Then, you will find in this post a wonderful Blog made by Tina, a person who experienced back pain, persistent pain and physiotherapy. She decided to share her experience through a blog,... Continue Reading →
Do spinal mobilization / manipulation techniques have a role in treatment of patients with LBP? When I first trained to graduate as a physiotherapist, I learned techniques to mobilize joints of the back. At this point of my life I had absolutely no idea of any form of critical thinking. When I began my MSc,... Continue Reading →
