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This is a student event.

This event will provide atendees with a brief insight into a range of fields of physiotherapy. These fields include Women's Health, Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio, Orthopaedic, Paediatric and Sports.

This lecture will introduce members to the NeuroMoves (SCIA) clinical exercise service. Content will explore current exercise equipment and modalities available for people with spinal cord injuries, as well as an accompanying case study.

Benny Katz will discuss the pain management approaches used with an older population and how this relates to physiotherapy practice.

Experienced clinicians working in the area of men's health will discuss the assessment and management of issues related to treatment for prostate cancer. Dr Tanya Holt is a senior Radiation Oncologist specialising in the management of genitourinary cancer with a particular interest in prostate cancer. She works within a specialist multi-disciplinary urology team at the Mater Public and Private Hospitals and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and is involved in prostate cancer research and specialist education. Jason Crow is a physiotherapist with a special interest in Men's Health and continence, Jason provides pelvic floor rehabilitation for men and is particularly skilled in prostate pre-operative and post-operative assessment and treatment.

Glenn Stewart has been the highly regarded High Performance Manager of the West Coast Eagles football team since 1997. Prior to this he was the WCE strength coach from 1992. His successful driving efforts behind the WCE HP team have led the WCE to 4 premierships and 20 finals campaigns. He has a background of completing a Masters Degree in Physical Education and numerous coaching positions within Athletics.