SCHEDULE
Plan Your Day
WELCOME ADDRESS
9AM
Welcome address from Dr Kade Davison and Professor Roger Eston
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF COVID-19
9.20AM
A variety of industry professionals share their experiences with COVID-19.
ACTIVITY BREAK
10.20AM
A brief exercise break, sponsored by the UniSA Department of Rural Health, UniSA EP Clinics and EP South.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN PRACTICE
10.35AM
Exploring varying novel approaches to Exercise Physiology practice.
STUDENT HONOURS PRESENTATIONS
11.15AM
Academic Honours stream students present their honours reports and findings.
ACTIVITY BREAK
11.45Â AM
An exercise break paired with a group activity.
LUNCH
12 PM
Schedule Item Body
STUDENT HONOURS PRESENTATIONS
12.50PM
Industry Honours stream students present their projects or case studies.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
1.35PM
Dr Brendan Joss to present as our keynote speaker.
ACTIVITY BREAK
2.30 PM
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MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
2. 45 PM
Multidisciplinary thoughts on ensuring meaningful treatment provision to people living with disability.
ACTIVITY BREAK
3.30PM
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AWARDS
3.50PM
Thank yous, farewells and awards.
SPEAKERS
Get to Know Them
DR BRENDAN JOSS
Brendan is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Managing Director of Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic (HFRC) in Perth. He started his career as an Exercise Physiologist to combine his love of sport and exercise with a passion for medicine. Brendan completed his Honours in Exercise Rehabilitation in 2000, joining the HFRC practice the same year. Through his desire to provide improved treatment to orthopaedic patients, Brendan completed a PhD in joint replacement rehabilitation in 2006. Following this, he travelled to Canada to complete a post-doctoral research fellowship at Queens University, Kingston, Ontario. On his return to Perth, Brendan continued his work at HFRC providing exercise-based programs to optimise physical function without aggravating pain around the affected joint. Brendan currently holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position at the University of Western Australia for sessional lecturing and research. Brendan has also served 6 years as Board Director at Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and is recognised nationally as a leader in Exercise Physiology practice.
PROFESSOR CAROLINE ELLISON
Professor of Ageing and Disability, and Program Director for Bachelor of Social Science, Caroline works as an education practitioner and consultant. She possesses significant skills in research and works collaboratively with stake-holders living with disability.
MAX MARTIN - INFORM
Max Martin is an Accredited Exercise Scientist and Physiologist and experienced educator and practitioner in the musculo-skeletal rehabilitation field. When not with his beautiful family, Max can be found either riding in the Adelaide Hills or at his private practice applying corrective exercise techniques to a wide variety of clients. He is a managing Director and principal Exercise Physiologist of iNform Health and Fitness Solutions (http://informhealth.com/), which has a team of 20 across three locations in Adelaide.
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Max completed an Applied Science Degree (Exercise and Sports Science) in 1998, and an Honours Degree in Human Movement in 2000. He also founded Corrective Exercise Australia Pty Ltd; and MovementScreen Pty Ltd. Max has internationally peer-reviewed publications in the areas of physiology and musculoskeletal sport sciences. He is regularly invited to lecture on Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation to students of the University of South Australia and other tertiary educational institutions. Max currently chairs ESSA’s Exercise Science Advisory Group. He also chairs UniSA’s Exercise and Sports Science Advisory Group.
BRENDAN MOUATT
Brendan Mouatt is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist based out of Adelaide. Brendan kick-started his career in health as a certified personal trainer in 2010 whilst studying a bachelor degree in Exercise Science and Human Movement. He then chose to further his studies, completing a master’s degree of Exercise Physiology at Deakin University. Whilst going on to practice as an Exercise Physiologist, Brendan utilized his degree in education to teach physiology at Victoria and Deakin University, and now runs educational courses for a range of allied health professionals. Over the years, he has grown a specialty in spine and musculoskeletal therapy as well as persistent pain management. Brendan is currently the Director at The Biomechanics Clinical Practice in Melbourne and is completing his PhD at UniSA in the Body in Mind (BiM) Research group.
FIONA BELTON
Fiona is an Exercise Physiologist based in Adelaide and has over 30 years experience in exercise therapy. Fiona currently has multiple roles within the industry including State EP Director at Goodlife, EP advisor at ReturnToWorkSa, Lecturer at University of South Australia, Director at Inspired Healthcare, and EP at East Adelaide Healthcare. Fiona will join the conference panel in discussing the trials and tribulations of COVID.
BRUNO PAVIC
Bruno is a graduate of the University of South Australia and has a background in Exercise Physiology and Occupational Therapy. Bruno currently practices as an Occupational Therapist in his role as Manager of Technical Services at Novitatech. Bruno’s clinic offers specialised mobility and seating services to clients of all ages and he has an invested interest in using assistive technology to support and enrich the lives of people living with disability.
DIANNE LITTLECHILD
Dianne Littlechild has been employed as an exercise physiologist within the Centre for Physical Activity in Ageing, Adelaide, South Australia since 1995. Dianne has extensive experience in exercise rehabilitation for chronic conditions, but since 2007, she has been specialising in cardiac rehabilitation, with particular interest in Chronic Heart Failure. As part of her role, Dianne has been heavily involved in developing resources and
training exercise physiologists working within the cardiac field. Dianne’s current role involves the coordination and management of exercise physiology services provided within the CALHN Chronic Heart Failure Self-Management program and cardiac rehabilitation program, as well as overseeing student placements and mentoring of other exercise physiologists.
NEUROMOVES
NeuroMoves is an innovative, holistic, evidence-based exercise and therapy service for people living with a neurological condition or physical disability. Their vision is to improve a person’s quality of life through maximising their mobility, function and independence, as well as understanding the unique aspects of each person’s condition. NeuroMoves offers a variety of services that will target each client’s goals, as well as improve their health and wellbeing, and social interactions. Laura Haigh and Sean Samblich join us to discuss their innovative approaches in practice.
OUR SPONSORS
INFORM HEALTH AND FITNESS SOLUTIONS
iNform is Adelaide’s leading exercise physiology and movement practice, providing all-inclusive, science-based physical training and rehabilitation. iNform’s highly trained, expert team help people create real health changes and live their lives to the fullest.
RETURNTOWORKSA
ReturnToWorkSA is responsible for providing work injury insurance and regulating the South Australian Return to Work scheme. They provide insurance that protects South Australian businesses and their workers in the event of a work injury.
SOUTHERN CROSS CARE
Established as a not-for-profit in 1968, Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc has been providing quality aged care and retirement living services to members of our community for more than 50 years.
UNISA EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY CLINIC
The UniSA EP Clinic is based across the City East, City West and Magill campuses, offering specialist exercise testing and prescription services for clinical and high performance populations. The clinic provides an opportunity for many final year students to gain experience with a wide range of clients under the supervision of an AEP.
MOVEMENT IN MIND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Movement in Mind - Exercise Physiology, located at Anytime Fitness in Norwood, focuses on delivering the most relevant and up to date information to people in order to help them with their health, fitness and wellness goals
DETERMINED2
Determined2® was started by Immersion Therapy™ founder Peter Wilson and was the breeding ground for the Immersion Therapy™ service to take place. As the first service provider to offer Immersion Therapy™, Determined2® has seen many accolades and recognition for its work.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SOUTH
Exercise Physiology South’s exercise and movement clinic is located at 3/3 Commerce Crescent, Victor Harbor. The Victor Harbor clinic offers consultations and assessments as well as offering one-on-one and group exercise sessions.
ESSA SA CHAPTER
The ESSA State Chapter is established to promote the objectives and initiatives of ESSA at a regional level and to provide the regions with a voice for the members of that region, whilst fostering collaboration to advance clinician knowledge and to liaise with governments on the roles and activities of members of the association.
GUILD INSURANCE
Guild Insurance provides professional indemnity insurance, which includes a range of covers to comprehensively protect your livelihood and your reputation.
UNISA DEPARTMENT OF RURAL HEALTH
UniSA DRH are committed to improving the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals in rural and remote South Australia. This is achieved in part by supporting domestic allied health students to undertake a rural placement, and work in, and engage with, local communities. Rural placements offer unique educational and personal learning opportunities in new and exciting environments.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
JAMES MARTIN
GEO KAPALUNGAN
STEPHANIE CURNOW
LAUREN BLAKE
JAMAL ISSAH
CHLOE SHORT
SILVIA SCATTOLINI
