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WELCOME ADDRESS
9AM
Welcome address from Dr Danielle Girard and Professor Roger Eston
THE LASTING IMPACT OF COVID-19 AND THE ROLE OF EP'S MOVING FORWARD.
9.20-10.10 AM
A variety of industry professionals share their experiences with COVID-19.
Speakers: Meredith Woolsey, Prudence De Garis and Alison Pennington
EXERCISE SNACK
10.10-10.15Â PM
Sponsored by Determined 2, Corporate Health Group, Fleurieu Exercise Physiology and iNform Health and Fitness Solutions
MORNING TEA
10.15-10.30
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INNOVATION IN EP PRACTICE
10.30- 11.40Â AM
Exploring varying novel approaches to Exercise Physiology practice.
Speakers: Titus Remppel, Esme Soan, James Martin, Hui (Hank) Liu and Mikhaela Walker
EXERCISE SNACK
11.40-11.45Â AM
Sponsored by ESSA SA Chapter, Uni SA Health Clinics and Move Exercise Physiology
KAHOOT QUIZ ROUND 1
11.45-11.50
Questions regarding iNform Health and Fitness Solutions and Determined 2
STUDENT HONOURS PRESENTATIONS
11.50-12.20Â pm
Presenting students: Emma Watkins, Emily Leadbeater, Karina Sapio and Annie Forbes.
LUNCH BREAK
12.25-1.10Â PM
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SPONSOR TALKS
1.10-1.25pm
Southern Cross Care, OPC Health and Uni SA Department of Rural Health
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR AMAL HASSAN
1.25-2.25Â PM
Gender bias in exercise research.
SPONSOR TALKS
2.25-2.30pm
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EXERCISE SNACK
2.30-2.35 Â pm
Sponsored by Southern Cross Care, Uni SA Department of Rural Health, Guild Insurance and OPC Health.
KAHOOT QUIZ ROUND 2
2.35-2.40
Questions regarding UniSA Department of Rural Health, OPC Health and Guild Insurance
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: PROFESSOR ANDREW MAIORANA
2.40-3.30Â PM
Optimising exercise testing and training in Cardiovascular disease and developing new approaches to clinical practice to improve health outcomes for patients.
EXERCISE SNACK
3.30-3.35Â PM
Sponsored by EP South, Empowering Wellness EP and Achieving Abilities.
THANKYOU AND AWARDS
3.35-4.00 PM
Thank yous, farewell and awards.
SPEAKERS
Get to Know Them
PROFESSOR ANDREW MAIORANA
Professor Maiorana is an established research academic with the School of Allied Health at Curtin University. Having published over 90 papers, Professor Maiorana's research focuses on optimising exercise testing and training in cardiovascular disease and developing new approaches to clinical practice to improve health outcomes for patients. in 1996, Professor Maiorana established the first comprehensive Clinical Exercise Physiology program in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant service in Australia at the Royal Perth Hospital. Now at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Professor Maiorana practices as an Exercise physiologist in the area of cardiac rehabilitation and heart failure management, where his program continues to provide leading care to advanced heart failure patients, pre and post cardiac transplantation and left ventricular assist device implantation, including prognostic cardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise prescription. He currently holds a position on the WA Department of health Executive Advisory Group for Cardiovascular Health Network, and is an active member of the Australian Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Association, Cardiac Society of Australian and New Zealand and the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation.
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With such a high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in Australia, we are extremely excited for Professor Maiorana to provide an insight into his magnificent work!
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Please join us in welcoming him to this years industry conference!
DR AMAL HASSAN
Dr Hassan is a Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultant and Clinical Lecturer at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH); University College London, England, UK. She undertook her undergraduate medical training at the University of Bristol where she also gained an intercalated Bachelor degree in Bioethics. Following her admission as a member of the royal college of physicians (MRCP), she went on to graduate with Distinction at Queen Mary University of London with a Masters degree in Sport & Exercise Medicine, for which she undertook research on stress-recovery patterns in pre-professional ballet dancers. She has since developed a sub-specialist interest in women's and female athlete health.
Dr Hassan’s experience has seen her as Co-founder of the women's health online education hub Umi Health Ltd; lead Doctor for the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships, Head of Classification at Para Dance UK and a member of the medical team at Harlequins RFC. Passionate about closing the gender health gap, Dr Hassan continues to work towards bridging the elusive clinical-research gap in female athlete health. Dr Hassan’s clinical expertise include exercise in pregnancy and postnatal return to exercise, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal medicine, exercise rehabilitation, general female athlete health, and exercise and musculoskeletal considerations during the menopause.
With such an esteemed career, we are thrilled to welcome Dr Amal Hassan to this year’s Industry Conference!
TITUS REMPPEL
Titus Remppel is an Exercise Physiologist who was born and raised in Germany studying at the German Sports University of Cologne. During this period, Titus had studied abroad in Auckland, New Zealand, where he later returned to work in biomechanics at the University of Auckland after graduating. Returning to Germany in 2007, Titus worked as a Sport Scientist for the German Bundesliga Soccer team Schalke 04, leading their diagnostic lab procedures performing CPET, lactate, and dynamic strength testing for all athletes.
After 3 years, Titus was offered a job at CORTEX Biophysics in national sales, before joining the international sales team in 2014. Having performed over 2000 CPET’s, Titus joined the international sales team as regional sales director but also as the product specialist for CPET. Today, Titus promotes the brand CORTEX worldwide, delivering lectures anywhere in the world whilst supporting local distributors (B-Medical).
We welcome Titus to this year’s Industry Conference to discuss CORTEX, its advantages, and applications!
ESME SOAN
Esme Soan is the Principle Exercise Physiologist and Director at Pear Exercise Physiology in Queensland. After opening Pear Exercise Physiology in 2014 to provide specialist services to women’s health in Brisbane, Esme has grown her vision to include multidisciplinary services to further support Brisbane women with their health goals.
With special interests in Pregnancy, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Prolapse, DRAM Rehab, Breast and Gynaecological Cancer Rehab, POTS & Hypermobility, Esme is also the Women’s Health Media Expert (ESSA), Director at the Women’s Health Collective/Speaker, Cancer Exercise Specialist (Ex-MED Cancer) and was the International Women’s Day award winner in 2018.
Esme is an experienced EP and a terrific presenter, and we are beyond excited to welcome her to this year’s Industry Conference!
UNDERWATER THERAPY
Determined2’s mission is to make therapy fun and challenge the norm! Their service, Immersion Therapy creates a freedom to move and have fun like never before!
Immersion Therapy which is internationally unique uses SCUBA equipment to extend upon traditional hydrotherapy setting by providing a total body immersion within a near weightless environment where every movement is against resistance. The service can be tailored to a wide range of customer needs and has added psychological benefits. Immersion therapy helps people to move, exercise, and feel better in an underwater environment.
The person-centred approach is designed to accommodate participants individual needs and goals while increasing functional capacity and enhancing social and community participation.
Determined2 hopes to one day expand the service under license so that many more people can have the opportunity to access Immersion Therapy right around the world.
We welcome Hank, James & Mikhaela representing Determined2!
OUR SPONSORS
USASA
Established in 1994, the University of South Australia Student Association (USASA) is a not for profit, student-run organisation that exists to support the student body at UniSA.
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.
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.
FLEURIEU EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Located in Aldinga, South Australia, Fleurieu Exercise Physiology is centred around empowering clients to better manage their own health. Everyone deserves to live with the best quality of life, and this is what Fleurieu strive towards!
ACHIEVING ABILITIES
Achieving Abilities provide Exericse Physiology services to children, adolescents and young adults living with disability, chronic health conditions, or any other movement or coordination difficulty
EMPOWERING WELLNESS
Empowering Wellness Exercise Physiology is located at Next Gen Health Club on War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. We provide exercise treatment for a range of clinical conditions using an individualised approach to ensure you can achieve your health goals through movement.
INFORM
iNform is Adelaide’s leading exercise physiology practice, providing all-inclusive, science-based physical training and rehabilitation. iNform’s highly trained, expert team help our clients create real health changes and live their lives to the fullest.
ESSA SA CHAPTER
ESSA SA Chapter looks to
promote the objectives and initiatives of ESSA at a regional level;
provide the regions with a voice for the members of that region;
foster collaboration with clinicians and other persons and organisations to further or advance knowledge in the fields of work of members of the Association;
provide local training and educational opportunities for members in the region, and
liaise and educate state governments and other interested state based parties on the roles and activities of the members of the Association
PRACTITIONER SUPPLIES
They have been servicing the Health Industry since 1981 as a national manufacturer and distributor of prosthetic, orthotic, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry products, electric physiotherapy and chiropractic couches, and electrotherapy and diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
OPC Health holds contracts with major health area services and government bodies as a preferred supplier. We take pride in providing the highest level of service to our customers and strive to continue this tradition by partnering with Health Industry innovators.
UNISA HEALTH CLINICS
Based at UniSA’s City East, City West, and Magill campuses, the Exercise Physiology Clinic offers specialist exercise prescription services to the community to assist with the management and prevention of chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, medical conditions, disabilities and mental health conditions.Â
UniSA also operates a number of health and medical clinics that are open to the general public, providing professional and cost-effective services (in some cases free).
Services are delivered by students supervised by highly qualified and experienced health professionals. We also offer services led by qualified and registered professionals.
MOVE EP
Move Exercise Physiology provides exercise services to the Gawler and Barossa Valley region. Our team is committed to working with you to discover what exercise is right for you so that you can get back to feeling great. They offer individual exercise sessions, group exercise classes, hydrotherapy, chronic disease management, and rehabilitation services.
EP SOUTH
Exercise Physiology South, based in Victor Harbor, is an allied health service providing exercise programs and lifestyle therapies for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries, physical and intellectual disability, rehabilitation and illness prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL HEALTH
UniSA Department of Rural Health are committed to improving the recruitment and retention of nursing and allied health professionals in rural and remote South Australia. This is achieved in part by supporting domestic nursing and allied health students to undertake a rural placement, and work in, and engage with, local communities.
CORPORATE HEALTH GROUP
Since 1976, CHG, a proudly South Australian owned and operated business, has been providing occupational health services to address the needs of Australian employers.
The integration of CHG’s broad scope of services provides employers with a unique, holistic and multi-disciplinary approach established upon a primary care clinic model. This allows them to deliver innovative, evidence-based, leading practice solutions to assist employers to manage even the most complex issues.
GUILD INSURANCE
Guild Insurance is Australia’s leading provider of insurance solutions for allied healthcare professionals. For more than 50 years, they've been providing exceptional products and services and unparalleled customer experiences, driven by a genuine care for their clients’ professional and financial wellbeing.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
CHLOE SHORT
JAMAL ISSAH
KELLY HAMILTON
FERGHUS KERNAHAN
SILVIA SCATTOLINI
