Michael O'Brien - Adult Hip Dysplasia
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Michael is a physiotherapist at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (MOG) Sports Medicine and a Research Fellow at La Trobe University. He recently completed his PhD investigating impairments and outcomes in adults with hip dysplasia.
Clinically Michael sees predominantly hip and groin injuries, ranging from athletes with sport-related pain, children with developmental conditions, and young adults with early-onset arthritis.
Over the past 15 years his experience has included working in elite sport, hip and groin research, teaching, and clinical work. Prior to commencing research, he was working with Melbourne Victory Football Club. He has published papers on groin strength testing modalities in football players (A-League and AFL), surgical outcomes for hip dysplasia, rehabilitation for circus athletes with hip pain, and strength and functional performance measures in football players with hip dysplasia.
In this Sports MAP Masterclass Michael discusses how hip dysplasia presents in adult and how we can manage these patients.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the classification and epidemiology of hip dysplasia in adults
- Explain subjective and objective indicators that differentiate dysplasia from FAI or other common hip complaints
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of imaging for hip dysplasia
- Recall the key diagnostic criteria for hip dysplasia
- Understand and explain the management of hip dysplasia in the active population
- Demonstrate rehabilitation progressions for adults with hip dysplasia Strength progressions
- Understand surgical management options for adults with hip dysplasia
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Adult Hip Dysplasia
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Michael O'Brien
Michael is a physiotherapist at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (MOG) Sports Medicine and is currently completing his PhD investigating impairments in adult hip dysplasia. Clinically he sees predominantly hip and groin injuries, ranging from athletes with sport-related pain, children with developmental conditions, and young adults with early-onset arthritis.
Over the past 15 years his experience has included working in elite sport, hip and groin research and teaching, and clinical work. Prior to commencing research, he was working with Melbourne Victory Football Club. He has published papers on groin strength testing modalities in football players (A-League and AFL), surgical outcomes for hip dysplasia, rehabilitation for circus athletes with hip pain, and strength and functional performance measures in football players with hip dysplasia.