Gaining a foothold in the physio business
Eight years ago, Jessica Ellison would never have predicted that her organisation would become WA’s market leader in physiotherapy.
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Destination Nepal
During semester break, nine Physiotherapy students stepped off a plane into the riot of colour, sounds and smells that is Kathmandu, Nepal. It was to be home for the next month.
By Arianne Chavez | Campus and community; Feature; General; HealthYoung alumni stories: Physiotherapist en pointe with ballerinas’ careers
Dance has always been in Danica Hendry’s blood. The physiotherapist and professional ballerina has worked for The Australian Ballet and Tim Minchin’s smash hit, “Matilda the Musical”.
By Arianne Chavez | Alumni news; Campus and community; Research; Health; The arts and creative industries | Leave a commentStepping up to elite sports
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step out on the oval in front of a crowd of fans? For Curtin student and Fremantle Dockers’ first draft pick Hayley Miller, it was a life-changing moment.
By Anita Shore | Campus and community; Health | Leave a commentThe magic of movement
WAIT alumnus Dr Thomas Shannon reflects on his lifelong passion for understanding how the body works, and how he has applied his knowledge in diverse settings from healthcare to Hollywood.
By Zoe Taylor | Alumni news; Health; Physical sciences and mathematics; The arts and creative industries | Leave a commentObesity in childhood leads to poor posture and back pain
Being overweight as a child and adolescent can lead to poor postures linked to back pain, according to new research by Curtin University’s School of Physiotherapy, the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
By Teresa Belcher | Research; HealthPhysio student wins state innovation award
Second-year student presented with one of only five WA Innovator of the Year Awards for 2010.
By Chris Thomson | Campus and community; Health | Leave a commentTragedy inspires physio invention
Personal tragedy inspires Curtin student to invent a digital device to improve the ease and accuracy with which therapists measure injured joints.
By Chris Thomson | Campus and community; Health | 1 commentBeliefs, behaviours and health literacy strongly influence lower back pain
A new study led by Curtin University has found that a person’s beliefs about time-off from work and bed rest, attitudes relating to physical activity, and health literacy abilities have a strong influence on disability related to lower back pain (LBP).
By Ann Marie Lim | Research; Health | Leave a commentParents warned about children’s notebook computer use
Parents are being warned that notebook computers may be causing physical problems for their children.
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