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ABOUT 2024 Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia Conference

The 2024 Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia Conference is a three-day program delivering clinically applicable solutions for podiatrists interested in sports and exercise.

Presentations with follow-up workshops from global leads in sports podiatry, sports medicine & sport science.

Click here to view the Conference Program.

For more information about the Conference, please email contact@sepa.org.au

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ABOUT 2024 Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia Conference

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS Event Speakers

Romain Tourillon

Lead foot-ankle service at La Tour Hospital and PhD student

Prof Steffen Willwacher

Professor of Biomechanics and Fundamentals of Engineering - Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

Dr Ebonie Rio

Sports Physiotherapist, Lecturer and Researcher - La Trobe University

Athol Thompson

Dr Athol Thomson

Research Scientist, Podiatrist and International Footwear Expert

EVENT SCHEDULE National Sports Podiatry Conference

11.00 AM

Registration Opens

Registration and Information Desk

VENUE FOYER

12.00 PM
ASICS Early Career Launchpad Luncheon

ASICS Early Career Launchpad Luncheon

ASICS

Kick-starting your career in Sports & Exercise Podiatry.

Note: By RSVP only. Invitation limited to early career podiatrists/new graduates and podiatrists who are transitioning to sports and exercise podiatry from an unrelated niche.

THEATRETTE

2.00 PM

Official Opening

Official welcome by SEPA President, Kade Paterson & Conference Chair, Luke Kelly

VENUE ROOM

2.30 PM
Keynote - 'Understand load and understand tendons!'

Keynote - 'Understand load and understand tendons!'

Dr Ebonie Rio

3.30 PM

Coffee Cart & Refreshments

BALLROOM FOYER

4.00 PM
Keynote - 'Keeping pace with clinical gait analysis: Emerging technologies to aid patient and athlete care'

Keynote - 'Keeping pace with clinical gait analysis: Emerging technologies to aid patient and athlete care'

Prof Steffen Willwacher

5.00 PM
Keynote: 'Science Friction: A podiatrist's reflections from the FIFA World Cup and beyond'

Keynote: 'Science Friction: A podiatrist's reflections from the FIFA World Cup and beyond'

Dr Athol Thomson

7.00 PM

Welcome Reception

Celebrate the opening of the Conference. Join us for a night of networking.

Beer, wine and delicious canapes provided.

PUCCA, Noosa Heads

7.00 AM

ASICS Run Club | Pilates with Bared Footwear x LSKD

Start your Saturday with a spring in your step. Choose from a gentle Pilates session, or an energising morning run. Great chance to mingle with other delegates while incorporating morning movement.

9.00 AM
Keynote - 'Foot strengthening: Are we going in the right direction?'

Keynote - 'Foot strengthening: Are we going in the right direction?'

Romain Tourillon

10.00 AM

Morning Tea

10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Workshop Stream 1

Workshop Stream 1

Prof Steffen Willwacher

'OpenCap: Bringing 3D gait analysis to your clinic with 2 iPhones'

10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Workshop Stream 2

Workshop Stream 2

Dr Ebonie Rio

'Clinical management of troublesome tendons'

10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Workshop Stream 3

Workshop Stream 3

Romain Tourillon

'Evaluation and improvement on the "absorbing foot" and "propulsing foot."'

10.30 AM - 12.00 PM
Workshop Stream 4

Workshop Stream 4

Dr Athol Thomson

'My Plantar Fascia Popped: What happens now? Management of acute plantar fascia injuries.'

12.00 PM

Lunch

12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
Workshop Stream 1

Workshop Stream 1

Prof Steffen Willwacher

'OpenCap: Bringing 3D gait analysis to your clinic with 2 iPhones'

12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
Workshop Stream 2

Workshop Stream 2

Dr Ebonie Rio

'Clinical management of troublesome tendons'

12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
Workshop Stream 3

Workshop Stream 3

Romain Tourillon

'Evaluation and improvement on the "absorbing foot" and "propulsing foot."'

12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
Workshop Stream 4

Workshop Stream 4

Dr Athol Thomson

'My Plantar Fascia Popped: What happens now? Management of acute plantar fascia injuries.'

2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Workshop Stream 1

Workshop Stream 1

Prof Steffen Willwacher

'OpenCap: Bringing 3D gait analysis to your clinic with 2 iPhones'

2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Workshop Stream 2

Workshop Stream 2

Dr Ebonie Rio

'Clinical management of troublesome tendons'

2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Workshop Stream 3 - Sponsored Session

Workshop Stream 3 - Sponsored Session

VALD Performance

'Using technology to advance objective patient assessment and management'

2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
Workshop Stream 4

Workshop Stream 4

Dr Athol Thomson

'My Plantar Fascia Popped: What happens now? Management of acute plantar fascia injuries.'

3.30 PM

Afternoon Tea

4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Workshop Stream 2

Workshop Stream 2

Dr Ebonie Rio

'Clinical management of troublesome tendons'

4.00 PM - 5.30 PM
Workshop Stream 3 - Sponsored Session

Workshop Stream 3 - Sponsored Session

VALD Performance

'Using technology to advance objective patient assessment and management'

5.30 PM

Close

8.30 AM

Coffee Cart & Refreshments

9.00 - 11.00 AM
Workshop Stream 1

Workshop Stream 1

Dr Athol Thomson

'My Plantar Fascia Popped: What happens now? Management of cute plantar fascia injuries.'

9.00 - 11.00 AM
Workshop Stream 2 - Sponsored Session

Workshop Stream 2 - Sponsored Session

VALD Performance

'Using technology to advance objective patient assessment and management'

9.00 - 11.00 AM
Workshop Stream 3

Workshop Stream 3

Romain Tourillon

'Evaluation and improvement on the "absorbing foot" and "propulsing foot."'

11.00 AM

Morning Tea

11.30 - 1.30 PM
Workshop Stream 1

Workshop Stream 1

Prof Steffen Willwacher

'OpenCap: Bringing 3D gait analysis to your clinic with 2 iPhones'

11.30 - 1.30 PM
Workshop Stream 2 - Sponsored Session

Workshop Stream 2 - Sponsored Session

VALD Performance

'Using technology to advance objective patient assessment and management'

11.30 - 1.30 PM
Workshop Stream 3

Workshop Stream 3

Romain Tourillon

'Evaluation and improvement on the "absorbing foot" and "propulsing foot."'

1.30 PM

Closing Session

VENUE Location Details

Peppers Noosa, Sunshine Coast QLD

To enquire about discounted delegate accommodation options at Peppers Noosa, click here. 

Please note: accommodation at Peppers is filling up fast, but there are other options at a variety of price points in short walking distance from the Conference venue. 

Location

33A Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads QLD

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SOCIAL PROGRAM BARED x SEPA NOOSA COCKTAIL PARTY

When: Saturday 18 May, 7pm - 11.30pm

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Join us at the Bared x SEPA Noosa Cockail Party on Saturday 18th May. Hosted at Sum Yung Guys, enjoy catching up with your peers over cocktails and canapes. Plus, the chance to WIN shoes!
Please note: Tickets for the Bared x SEPA Cocktail Party need to be purchased separately from Conference registration.
Click here to secure your Cocktail Party tickets now. Special thanks to our friends at Bared Footwear for organising this networking event.
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Location

Sum Yung Guys Restaurant, Unit 1/205 Weyba Rd, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia