Sports Physiotherapist with over 15 years full-time experience in professional sport and nearly 20 years in clinical practice. Tim completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sports & Exercise (UCRISE) at the University of Canberra on the topic of ACL rehabilitation and return to sport following knee injury in 2016. He is Clinical & Research Director of a US, UK and Australian-based company (Pitch Ready) which focuses on blending clinical insights with data science, squad-based injury prevention strategies and return to sport testing following lower limb injury (www.pitch-ready.com). Tim regularly conducts clinical consultancy to professional sporting teams and second opinions for complex cases following lower limb injury. Tim is a founding partner & Clinical Director of a multidisciplinary sports rehabilitation and high performance facility (Elite Rehab) in Canberra, Australia (www.ersportsphysio.com.au). Since 2004 Tim has worked in clinical appointments with professional sporting teams across multiple codes including the St George-Illawarra Dragons NRL team (2017-2019), Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL (2015-2017), Australian Men’s Rugby Sevens Team in the HSBC World Series (2013-2014), Brumbies Super Rugby Team (2006-2011), Sale Sharks Rugby Football Club United Kingdom (2006), and Canberra Raiders NRL team (2004-2006). In addition to his undergraduate Physiotherapy degree and subsequent PhD, Tim has completed a post-graduate Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Extended-Scope Physiotherapy and a Graduate Certificate in Data Science. He has lectured extensively in sports physiotherapy courses for the Australian Physiotherapy Association as well as to other health professions and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals (see research page of Elite Rehab website http://www.ersportsphysio.com.au/ersp/research/).

Tania graduated from La Trobe University with honours in 1997 and with a PhD in 2002. Tania lectures and conducts research in the Department of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University. She regularly conducts lectures and practical sessions for the Australian Physiotherapy Association on shoulder, knee and hamstring injuries and is a member of the Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapists of Australasia. She is a regular speaker at National and International Sports Medicine conferences. Tania has an extensive research background in the hamstring, calf & quadriceps soft tissue injuries as well the shoulder and the hip.

Head of high performance at the Elite organisation of the Melbourne Storm. Past history involves

• Head of Physical Performance & Sports medicine at Golden State Warriors.
• High Performance Consultant- Optimus Sports Conditioning
• Head of Performance Sydney Roosters Rugby League
• Head of Physical Performance Brisbane Lions (AFL)

David completed a Master of Physiotherapy at UniSA in both Sports & Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in 1995 & has continued to lecture & tutor in this internationally recognised course on clinical exercise prescription, tendon & bone injuries, clinical pathophysiology & sports physiotherapy. David has worked extensively with athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) & the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) & was a physiotherapist at the 1996 Melbourne Commonwealth Games & the past four Paralympic Games. David is currently a team physiotherapist to Australian Swimming. David has completed a Clinical Doctorate in Physiotherapy through La Trobe University & has a research interest on tendon, bone & children/adolescent injuries.

Greg Hoy is a Melbourne born and educated and completed his medical training at Monash University. After completing his surgical training he joined the Melbourne Orthopaedic training program, and completed this in 1991. He is dual qualified as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and the Australian College of Sports Physicians. Greg has been at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group since 1993 whilst also a visiting surgeon at the Alfred Hospital from 1993-2002 He is now a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery of Monash University and works as a Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group His work encompasses hand and wrist surgery (including trauma), all forms of shoulder surgery and a particular interest in elbow surgery. He performs a significant amount of his surgery under arthroscopic control and has stayed at the forefront of technology with development in all aspects of upper limb surgery. He has extensive teaching commitments at all levels of medical and paramedical training. His practice has an emphasis on sporting injuries and he maintains close ties with many sporting teams and organisations, including:

• Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
• Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS)
• Melbourne Storm (NRL) Rugby League Football Club
• Australian Basketball Team
• Athletics Australia
• Australian Football League (AFL) Teams in Victoria

Brooke is a physiotherapist, graduating from La Trobe University in 2011. Brooke has worked in hospital, private practice and sports settings, and is currently completing her PhD at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. Brooke coordinated a pilot randomized controlled trial to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a physiotherapy intervention for individuals at risk of poor outcomes post-ACLR. Brooke has been a high-level athlete in the Australian Football League (AFL) national womens competition, and has undergone an ACLR. Brooke is involved in current AFL projects, aimed at monitoring and reducing injuries in female Australian football players, and improving coach education. Brooke provides community level coaches with education and practical support to implement primary ACL prevention strategies

Ebonie is a post doc researcher at La Trobe University and has completed her PhD in tendon pain, Masters Sports Phys, B. Phys (Hons) and B. App Sci. Her clinical career has included Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Ballet Company, Australian Ballet School, Melbourne Heart Football Club, Alphington Sports Medicine Centre, Victorian Institute of Sport, 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics, 2012 London Paralympics, 18 months travelling with Disney's The Lion King stage show.

Julian Feller is an internationally recognised Melbourne orthopaedic surgeon whose main area of interest is knee surgery. His expertise covers the whole range of knee conditions from sports injuries to knee replacement. His particular interests are anterior cruciate ligament injuries and patellar instability, as well as knee replacement and osteotomies. Julian has a long involvement in clinical research and is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at La Trobe University. He has published extensively and written many book chapters. He is a regular speaker at international meetings and is on the editorial board or is a reviewer for the all the major sports orthopaedics journals.

Dr. Sue Mayes studied fulltime ballet at The National Theatre and holds a Diploma of Dance at the Centre for Performing Arts, Adelaide. She completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 1990 and Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy in 1996 at La Trobe University. Sue has been the Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet since 1997 and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University. She has published papers from her PhD, titled: ‘Hip joint health in professional ballet dancers’, and co-authored ballet injury related publications. Sue has presented at conferences around the world and lectures regularly throughout Australia. Sue is also a consultant physiotherapist at North Melbourne Football Club.

Jill Cook is a professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. Jill's research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. After completing her PhD in 2000, she has investigated tendon pathology, treatment options and risk factors for tendon injury. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

Enda King MSc has over 10 years experience working as a Sports Physiotherapist with athletes and coaches across a spectrum of sports and disciplines. Currently he is Head of Performance Rehabilitation with Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland. Enda completed his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree in Trinity College, Dublin in 2005 then moved to Perth, Australia to undertake the renowned MSc Manipulative Therapy in Curtain University in 2009. Graduating with distinction Enda returned home and has focused his work in the Sports Surgery Clinic in Ireland around cutting edge methodology for hip and groin injury prevention and rehabilitation. Currently working on his PhD (3D Biomechanics after ACL Reconstruction) with University of Roehamption in London, Enda combines the use of 3D biomechanics and high-level residential rehabilitation to optimize performance and an efficient recovery after injury. He has worked with athletes across a wide variety of disciplines including rugby, soccer, AFL, NFL, UFC, boxing, jockeys and GAA. His greatest areas of expertise lies within hip and groin related, as well as knee / ACL rehabilitation, and he is committed to performing innovative research to develop robust methods for injury prevention and rehabilitation in elite sport. Enda has a number of peer-reviewed publications and regularly travels to speak at international conferences on groin injuries, ACL Return To Play and Return To Performance After Injury. Enda also authored the hip and groin chapter in “Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation”. He currently lives in Ireland with his wife Michelle, and children Eleanor, Ethan and Iarlaith, while travelling internationally to work with athletes and professional clubs in conjunction with the Sports Surgery Clinic.

Academic Qualifications

MSc Manipulative Therapy, Curtin University, Perth, Australia BSc Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, UKSCA Phd candidate at University of Roehampton (3D Biomechanics after ACL reconstruction)

Stuart has a Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and a long working association with Foot and Ankle orthopaedic surgeons. He has a wealth of experience in post surgical rehabilitation of foot and ankle disorders and aims to be the recognized leading physiotherapist in Australia, for these treatments. He is the Clinical Director for Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Australia.

One of Australia’s most decorated physiotherapists, Craig Purdam is the retiring deputy director of athlete services and the head of physical therapies at the Australian Institute of Sport. In 2009 he was awarded specialist status in sports physiotherapy through Fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Craig is an adjunct professor of the University of Canberra with over 40 years clinical experience and has attended five Olympic Games as a primary physiotherapist. Craig’s major clinical and research interests are in the fields of tendonopathy, chronic hamstring injury and tissue loading mechanisms.

Andrew is a Sports and Manipulative physiotherapist who is currently employed as the head physiotherapist at St. Kilda Football Club. He has worked as part of the team at Lifecare Malvern Sports Medicine Centre since 2007. Over the last 15 years, Andrew has worked in both a clinical setting and in an elite sporting environment with Melbourne Victory, Adelaide Thunderbirds, SACA Redbacks, V8 Supercars, triathlon and athletics. Andrew is the keynote presenter for ‘The Hip & Groin Clinic’, which delivers courses for the Sporting hip & groin and muscle injury management.

Martin is the previous Senior Sports Physiotherapist and clinical manager at the Australian Institute of Sport. Martin has extensive history in working with groin pain in both research and the athletic population. He has recently published papers on secondary prevention in groin pain and in season monitoring of hip & groin strength as part of his PhD. Martin currently runs a sports physio clinic and consultant business Performance Health Management. Employment History • Clinical manage physical therapist Australian Institute of Sport • Physiotherapist- Football Federation Australia • High Performance Manager, Medical – Melbourne Heart FC • FIFA U17 World Cup 2015, Chile - Team Physiotherapist Australia U17 National Team • SBS Cup 2008, Japan - Team Physiotherapist Australia U19 National Team

Martin’s background is unique. He spent a considerable amount of time growing up in Borneo living with a Dayak headhunting tribe. He was also educated in different parts of South East Asia and has been heavily influenced by the morals and values that he and his family were immersed in whilst living with the Dayaks. After finishing high school in Melbourne, Martin spent 6 years in the AFL and SANFL systems playing for the St Kilda, Melbourne and Norwood Football Clubs. Following this, he travelled the world backpacking for nearly 3 years. Upon return to Australia, Martin studied primary teaching at Melbourne University. After completing his degree, he taught 1/2 and 5/6 year levels for 4 years before being promoted to Assistant Principal at Auburn Primary, where he focused on Student Wellbeing, Educational Leadership and Change Management. After 4 years as Assistant Principal, he joined The Resilience Project. Since 2016, he has conducted over 1,700 presentations across Australia to key stakeholders at schools and their communities, corporations and elite sporting organisations including the AFL, NRL and the A-League. He is currently working with the Hawthorn Football Club. He especially enjoys situations that present challenges and require an optimistic focus to address. He is passionate about children being raised in a supportive and encouraging environment that evokes self-confidence and a zest for life. His presentations are original and energetic.