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Disability, rehabilitation and ageing

Australia’s ageing population coupled with the rise of musculoskeletal and other disabling conditions are placing pressure on health systems. Our work aims to find new ways to prevent injury and ensure people can remain active and mobile for longer.

  • Feature Project
  • PEDro - A unique tool for physiotherapists
  • A free, online database of research evidence for physiotherapy interventions – the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). Used by therapists, health professionals, funders and consumers over the world.
“I want to take this opportunity to recognise… Dr Cathie Sherrington from The George Institute for International Health, because they’ve been doing some of the work to really increase our understanding and our awareness of what makes a difference…. Exercise is important, but it’s not just exercise, but particular types that can really make that difference in terms of improving people’s balance and strength and therefore reducing the likelihood of falls.” The Hon. Carmel Tebutt, Deputy Premier, and Minister for Health, Parliament of NSW, Australia