Great knowledge and inspiring ways forward presented by A/Prof Deidre McGhee, Director of Breast Research Australia on the valuable role of Physio and Physical Rehab after Breast Ca Surgery. So many barriers our pts face and so much more physios can offer. Australian Physiotherapy Association #IGNITE2023

Cellulitis is 3rd most common ED diagnosis that requires hospital admission. RCT by Liz Webb shows compression therapy ⬇️ cellulitis risk by 77% & is cost effective. Everyone with lymphoedema should be educated on risk and how to mx risk but they are not. Australian Physiotherapy Association #IGNITE2023

Chronic Oedema: the Hidden Epidemic by Dr Liz Webb. Prevalence largely unknown but estimated to be as high as 54% in residential aged care. Late diagnosis and poor Mx can lead to further complex health issues and hospitalisation. Physios can help! Australian Physiotherapy Association #IGNITE2023

"I know this is hard for you but it is part of your job - you need to learn how to do it well." #palliativecare from families

Too many images feature older people feature wrinkly hands or older people in hospital. That is why we created our free image library, which you can use to challenge negative and stereotypical depictions of ageing: ageing-better.org.uk/news/age-posit…

A good summary of what Australia is dealing with in terms of health and social policy considerations of quality EOLC. ow.ly/Cuzo50Q1kY4

Delighted to be attending the COSA exercise oncology workshop to share and learn about exercise across complex patient populations by a great lineup of researchers. Thanks to Australian Physiotherapy Association and ESSA for bringing everyone together! #COSA2023

Also very glad to provide a voice for Australian Physiotherapy Association & allied health at COSA Council meeting today. The message is clear: allied health forms a key part of MDT cancer care and ⬆️ allied health collaboration is needed for member engagement, PD and advocacy. #COSA2023

Fantastic info shared in the area of #cardiooncology toxicity, physical activity exercise and risk assessment and monitoring by Erin Howden and Alex Murphy at COSA. Thanks for sharing with all of us #COSA2023

Many allied health professionals lack confidence to work with people with cancer. Thanks to NEMICS EH_Research, we developed a blended learning #cancerrehab training package to ⬆️ knowledge, skills and confidence. Poster #284 COSA#COSA@DrAmyDennett Christian Barton

Sharing this moment with the #COSA2023 community witnessing the launch of Australia's 1st national Cancer Plan today! By Prof Dorothy O'Keefe after all past consultations involving everyone, consumers, organisations 🌟 australiancancerplan.gov.au COSA

Having a parent pass away from non smoking related lung cancer years back, it was an emotional moment hearing consumer Lillian Leigh share her thoughts and speak to the first new national lung cancer screening program in nearly 20 years at #COSA2023. canceraustralia.gov.au/about-us/lung-…

Physio Carol Chan sharing valuable work on the prevalence of bowel & pelvic floor dysfunction after colorectal ca surgery & primary ca Rx Bowel dysfunction affects 33% of CRC pts Currently no screening tool used across Aust Whose role is it? Med onc? Surgeon? #COSA2023

📢📢 #lungcancer #rehabilitation #healthcareprofessionals & #researchers UNITE core outcome set survey (part 2) is now open. Help us determine core measurement instruments to evaluate: redcap.link/yzvop0qw Pls share with #consumers Further details below:

There is a real opportunity to better address falls prevention as part of #breastcancer practice Ilana Ackerman Falls prevention in people with breast cancer: a survey of current physiotherapist practices tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Prostate cancer cases are expected to double to 2.9M/year by 2040. The NEW The Lancet Commission outlines evidence-based interventions needed in low-middle income and high income countries. There is a critical need for immediate action globally. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

How fun to chat with ⁦⁦lucy gossage⁩ on a topic close to both our hearts - Breaking the taboo of physical activity and cancer: PACC series. EP#551 - BJSM Podcast | Podcast on Spotify. Email [email protected] for free training ⁦Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre⁩ open.spotify.com/episode/13F0wK…

The many reasons why exercise is great against cancer. Whether the effects or direct or indirect, exercise is medicine regardless. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38509786/ #exerciseismedicine #exercise #oncology #cancer #prevention #treatment #exercisephysiologist #exercisephysiology

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