Physiotherapy at University of South Australia

18/08/2025

COMGRATULATIONS SimStars Grand Final WINNERS!

Congratulations to Dr Michelle Guerin and to final year physiotherapy students Thomas Eriksson, Jesse Boag and pharmacy student Jereyll Chia on winning the 2025 SimStars Grand Final yesterday.

The students presented their winning simulation scenario 'Transforming our approach to chronic pain'.

This is a must view final report from the Australasian Simulation Congress. Listen to the impact of our inaugural Australian Iris Sim Stars student scenario writing competition, and a wrap of the past two days. Debra Nestel Victoria Brazil Phil Purver Dr Belinda Judd anna phillips Ellen Davies Jesse...

11/03/2025

UniSA are excited to announce that our students and staff have commenced actively engaging in teaching-related activities at our new South Australia Sports Institute (SASI) facility

To celebrate the opening of the facility, the SASI Community Launch Event will be held on Sunday 30th March 10am - 2pm. The facility will be formally opened by the Premier the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP and the ALH Executive Dean Professor Jon Buckley. Guests will have the opportunity to take guided tours of both the UniSA and SASI facilities, providing an in-depth look at the resources and spaces available.

For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.sasi.sa.gov.au/

13/02/2025

ABORIGINAL KNOWLEDGES CENTRE at UniSA

The University of South Australia will build an Aboriginal Knowledges Centre this year at its City West campus, with completion expected in 2026, thanks to a nationally significant gift from the Wood Foundation and University funding.

The centre, Yaitya Ngutu Wardli in the Kaurna language, will include indoor and outdoor spaces that provide a supportive, welcoming environment for Aboriginal students, staff and community members, and a space to encourage discussions between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.

06/01/2025

The ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

This is ..."An international community of academics, clinicians, practitioners and students interested in exploring and advancing the field of environmental physiotherapy. "

Physiotherapy students and new graduates are welcome. Please scan the QR code below or contact them directly for more information.

06/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome to 2025! We hope that you have all had a relaxing break over the holiday period.

The UniSA Physiotherapy program is getting ready for the commencement of studies this year with our senior students returning in a few weeks to prepare for their clinical placements.

All the best for a joyful and successful NEW YEAR!

18/11/2024

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE for PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICS

The UniSA Health Allied Health Clinics at all locations – student-led services close from 6th December and will recommence at the end of January 2025.

11/11/2024

GOOD LUCK to all students as they start their final exams for the year this week!

02/07/2024

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD

Congratulations to the physiotherapy team at Uni SA for creating a culturally safe space for students.

Dr Julie Walters (Program Director) and the Physiotherapy Program Team

Led by Dr Walters the Physiotherapy Program team have focused strongly on ensuring their curriculum and teaching experience is culturally safe and inclusive for a diverse student cohort. In addition, the curriculum also models equity and inclusiveness for the physiotherapy students to embed this into their approach to both practice and their general character.

Photo : Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award – accepted by Dr Maureen McEvoy on behalf of the Physiotherapy team, presented by Danielle Gericke

23/04/2024

DO YOU HAVE A LUNG CONDITION AND WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO REDUCE YOUR SHORTNESS OF BREATH?

Pulmonary rehabilitation classes are a great way to improve quality of life, increase your exercise capacity, reduce your shortness of breath and also socialise with people and potentially make friends.

WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK!

UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth now offers PULMONARY REHABILITATION CLASSES where you will have the chance to receive the clinical treatment you need and meet new people too.

If you are living with a lung condition and are interested in finding out if these classes could help you, please call the UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth on 8302 3600.

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21/04/2024

DO YOU HAVE ASTHMA?

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE?

If you are a person living with asthma, the idea of exercising can be quite challenging.

However, current research has shown that pulmonary rehabilitation has beneficial effects on quality of life, wheezing, anxiety and reduction of asthma episodes.

You can read more about it at the below link. (Google the title or click the link to download the full article for free).

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7219266/pdf/fphar-11-00542.pdf

UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth offers Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes.

If you are living with a lung condition and are interested in finding out if these classes could help you, please call the UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth on 8302 3600.

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19/04/2024

DO YOU HAVE A LUNG CONDITION?

DO YOU FEEL CONFIDENT TO EXERCISE?

If you have a lung condition and want to exercise, but DON'T FEEL CONFIDENT yet to do it without supervision, we are here to help you!

Exercise is good for your lungs, heart, muscles and mental health and at UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth we can provide the tools for you to manage your shortness of breath, get stronger, healthier and more confident in your daily activities.

If that is something that interests you, please call the UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth on 8302 3600.

18/04/2024

Do you have BRONCHIECTASIS?

DO YOU HAVE PERSISTENT PLEGM in yor LUNGS?

At UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth we offer one-on-one and group sessions using the latest and most efficient techniques to help you clearing your airways, improving your breathing and ability to do your daily activities.

If you are interested in finding out if we could help you, please call the UniSA Health Clinic in Elizabeth on 8302 3600.

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