Rik Dawson
@dawson_rik
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President, Australian Physiotherapy Association and Post Doctoral Researcher, Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney
Joined May 2020
This is how I choose to reduce my fall risk with strength and balance training @f45Lindfield @msk_health @apaphysio
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It's time for real reform. The APA will be advocating to secure the future of physiotherapy and ensure all Australians get the care they deserve. Understand our priorities and get involved:
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What conditions do PCPs refer most often to physical therapy, and which ones don't they refer as often that could benefit patients?💭🤔 Check out APTA’s new research report to learn more: https://t.co/RUslKKF3Mk
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The APA welcomes the WA Labour government’s $140 million aged care package that will include a pilot of an Australian-first model for older Western Australians.
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Today, APA President Dr Rik Dawson, External Director Leesa Chesser and General Manager of Policy and Government Relations Katherine Utry, met with the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs the Hon. @mattkeogh, to discuss the value of physiotherapy for veterans.
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Physiotherapists hold immense potential in primary healthcare, yet they remain underutilised. Publicly funded First Contact Physiotherapy could significantly boost community-based measures to keep people well and out of hospital.
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Any future reform of the My Health Record needs to incorporate allied health practitioners into the platform. @president_apa @apaphysio
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There's a growing push in Australia's medical circles to do away with antiquated fax machines amid concerns the country's medical referral and documentation system is outdated.
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The Queensland Government’s pause on gender-affirming care for trans and gender-diverse young people has raised concerns among healthcare professionals.
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I had a great conversation with Dr. Phoebe Holdenson Kimura on Nightlife about knee health! Properly funded primary care that connects patients with physiotherapists, dietitians, and GPs can transform the lives of those battling knee pain.
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Knees can give us pain and anguish, especially if you've played a lot of sport or a lot running, or simply because you have more than just a few decades behind you.
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Thanks @TimBrunero for some great media training to help me better share the value of physio!
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Thanks to the University of Syndey’s Sprint to Create team who funded 5 engineering and health grants in 2024, including the TOP UP virtual fall prevention program. Congratulations to the winning team behind the Microbubble Project to enhance Marginal Kidney Grafts!
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Thanks to Prof Cormack for delivering this report. We now at starting blocks of health reform!
APA acknowledges Professor Mark Cormack’s work on the SoP report, providing robust, evidence-based solutions to enhance high-value care. We commend Minister Mark Butler’s leadership in reimagining healthcare’s future and look forward to supporting transformative change together.
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We need urgent attention by the government to ensure that our veterans have access to quality #physio when they need it.
It’s Veterans’ Health Week next week and things are getting worse. The government is ignoring veterans, despite having the responsibility to ensure the DVA fee model is modern, in line with cost of living pressures for healthcare providers and actually helps those who use it.
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An informative 2 day #AriiaConference2024 that encourages the aged care industry to deliver technology informed innovation that is kind, person centered and inclusive of the whole aged care workforce including allied health.
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In the ARIIA workshop, we explored funding mechanisms and workforce support essential for allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based aged care, ultimately improving the quality of life for older adults.
Exploring Future Ideas Session 2: Ageing well - social care, allied health and prevention. Thank you to panellists for such thought-provoking points to consider and to delegates for participating so enthusiastically in discussions. #AriiaConference2024
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I understand the need to better integrate physiotherapy into our health care system. As the new Australian Physiotherapy Assocation President Elect, I look forward to advocating with President, Scott Willis, CEO, Rob LoPresti to advocate for better health outcomes for all.
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@CourtneyA_West did an outstanding talk at #ISPRM24 on our collaborative Safe Exercise at Home website @exercise_at developed during lockdowns but still highly relevant. @msk_health @cathy_said @Keith_Hill_RAIL @MicheleCallisa1 @dawson_rik @apaphysio
https://t.co/sVXxy5wWgV
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Great to see Prof Cathie Sherrington @CathieSherr give practical tips on delivering strength and balance exercise in different settings to manage sarcopenia at the @ISPRM
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@delbaere_kim outlines impressive work implementing the Standing Tall app in higher risk people during a pandemic at #ISPRM24. A key option for #fallprevention.
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Extraordinary talk by (very soon to be) Dr Rik Dawson on his top up trial - at @ISPRM Telephysio services are feasible and acceptable in aged care services. Congratulations @dawson_rik on achieving this milestone! @CathieSherr
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