This is Physios on the Mic, an Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) production. This series speaks directly to members of the public, discussing health issues and how physiotherapy can make a difference. In these candid and revealing interviews, our hosts speak with physios in the know about changing the face of Australian healthcare, and busting myths about issues within the health system.
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Pain is a part of sport, but it shouldn’t define an athlete’s career. Dr Peter Roberts dives into performance-focused yet person-centred approaches to pain in sporting populations. From elite athletes to weekend warriors, this episode rethinks how we manage pain and keep people moving. Dr Peter Roberts FACP is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, an APA Titled Sports and Exercise…
Neurological injury changes how pain is experienced and expressed. Jane Bradshaw shares insights into chronic pain following neurological conditions and traumatic brain injury. This episode challenges assumptions and expands clinical thinking. Jane Bradshaw MACP is an APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist with 40 years of experience working in gerontology, chronic pain and rehabilitation. She is…
What happens when chronic pain walks into an acute care environment? In this episode, fast-paced medicine meets long-term complexity as Fred Estermann discusses the tensions, limitations and opportunities of managing persistent pain in emergency and hospital settings. Fred Estermann APAM is a passionate and highly experienced physiotherapist who brings a wealth of knowledge from both acute and…
Chronic pain doesn’t exist in a vacuum, especially in the workers' compensation system. David Elvish offers practical insights into the clinical, psychological and systemic pressures shaping recovery. A must-listen for navigating pain where health, work and policy collide. David Elvish MACP is an APA Titled PainPhysiotherapist based in Newcastle, New South Wales who has worked in the field of…
How do you make sense of chronic pain when the patient is still growing? Andrew Gorrie explores the unique clinical, emotional and family dynamics of paediatric pain management. This episode shines a light on treating pain early and treating the whole child. Andrew Gorrie is a pain physiotherapist in the interdisciplinary chronic and complex pain team in Sydney Children’s Hospital. In 2023 he…
Chronic pain in women is complex, under-recognised and often misunderstood. Jess Fishburn unpacks the realities of managing persistent pain in women’s health, with a sharp focus on the added challenges of rural care. A grounded conversation about equity, access and better outcomes. Jessica Fishburn APAM is an experienced physiotherapist who works primarily in pelvic health and with patients…
The APA’s latest white paper is more than a report—it’s a bold blueprint for shaping the future of our profession. It amplifies emerging voices and responds with meaningful action. Launched at APASC25, this paper presents a vision for a profession that is inclusive, future-ready and built to last. In this video, Ellen Webber, general manager of education at the Australian Physiotherapy…
Join us as we chat with Chair of the APA Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health group, Cath Willis, about all things female pelvic health - including bladder and bowel health, sexual dysfunction, endometriosis, pelvic pain, period pain, conditions relating to pregnancy, menopause and pre and post-surgery, and the impact all of this can have on mental health.
In this 'Physios on the Mic' podcast, physiotherapist and psychologist Peter Hallet and physiotherapist Georgie Davidson, tackle this important topic and the role physiotherapy plays in treating patients with mental illnesses.
Join Georgina Clutterbuck and Dr. Leanne Johnston as they discuss research on the topic of sports participation in Australia, and how physiotherapists can make a difference in the lives of this population.
