Join us at our Netball Symposium in Melbourne, at the iconic MCG, before the official opening of the SMA and ACSEP Conference. It's the perfect way to jump into sports podiatry-focused CPD while catching-up with others from across Australia.
Netball remains the number one female team sport in Australia, with high demands and injury rates to the foot and ankle.
This half-day Symposium aims to deliver clinical applications for podiatrists interested in treating the netball athlete.
Topics covered include:
- The role of netball shoes and appliances
- The athlete journey: managing injury
- Pre-season preparation: strength and conditioning approach
- Panel Q+A
Registrations are limited due to venue size. First in, first served.
Registration
- $60 + booking fee for SEPA Members
- $60 + booking fee for SMA Members
- $180 + booking fee for Non-Members
Speakers
More speakers to be announced soon. Check back for details.
Brianna High
Brianna High graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor in Health Science and Master of Podiatric practice.Â
She is passionate about all aspects of podiatry but has a particular interest in the assessment and management of lower limb bio-mechanic injuries as well as paediatrics.Â
Brianna is the consultant podiatrist for both Melbourne Mavericks netball team and Melbourne City soccer team.
Ben Sweeting
Ben Sweeting, a podiatrist with a 1st class honours degree from QUT, has been practising in Brisbane since 2004. He specialises in complex biomechanical foot and lower limb disorders, sports injuries, and rehabilitation.
Active in the sports medicine community, Ben is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, SEPA, and SMA.
He has presented at national conferences, contributed to the QUT podiatry student program, and served as the team podiatrist for the Queensland Firebirds and Netball Qld athletes since 2018, including providing care at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Melanie Steel
Mel Steel has a background in podiatry working in Australia and overseas.Â
She has worked in the footwear industry for over 8 years, now heading up the medical program at ASICS Oceania, primarily overseeing local footwear research and testing projects here in Australia.Â
Netball is Mel’s sport of choice having played throughout her childhood to a QAS and state rep level.Â
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Tom Brough (Panel Chair)
Tom Brough is one of the founding Directors at QLD Orthotics and Podiatry.
He has a special interest in musculoskeletal podiatry and sports medicine which stems from his background playing hockey.Â
He has been the consultant podiatrist to Netball QLD and the QLD Firebirds since 2016, overseeing all underage, elite development and professional athletes. During this time, he has implemented a number of key initiatives which have reduced injury rates and off-court time.
Tom currently serves as Vice President on the SEPA Board.Â
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Conference Program
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.15am | Welcome and SEPA update | SEPA Board |
| 9.30am | Women's football: Boots, bras and balls | Dr Katrine Okholm Kryger |
| 10am | TBC | TBC |
| 10.30am | Football boot development from an industry perspective | ASICS |
| 11am | Morning Tea | |
| 11.30am | TBC | TBC |
| 12pm | Podiatry modifications to boots and orthoses | Emma Poynton and Tom Do Canto |
| 12.30pm | Football boots for women: fit and issues | Dr Katrine Okholm Kryger |
| 1pm | Lunch | |
| 2pm | Workshop | TBC |
| 2.45pm | Workshop: Modifications to boots and orthoses | Emma Poynton and Tom Do Canto |
| 3.30pm | Q&A Panel Discussion | TBC |
| 4pm | Conference Close |
