Biography

Musculoskeletal Podiatrist based in Newcastle, Australia, working in a specialised sports medicine clinic alongside Sports Doctors, delivering care to recreational runners, elite athletes, and individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.
Lecturer in Biomechanics and Clinical Educator at the University of Newcastle, teaching orthoses, footwear, sports podiatry, rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning.
Board Member of the Musculoskeletal Special Interest Group (Australian Podiatry Association), supporting national education, research translation, and professional development initiatives.
Researcher & Author: Published in the Journal of Sports Sciences; pursuing ongoing research in running-related injuries, foot orthosis and footwear.
Founder of an online Research Translation Platform, supporting 50+ clinicians monthly with evidence-based education and clinical learning resources.
Podcast Host: Co-host of The Sports Medicine Project, with over 100,000 downloads, translating complex sports medicine research into practical insights for clinicians and students.
International & National Speaker: Delivered keynote presentations in Australia, Singapore, and the UK on topics including running injuries, footwear, and bone stress injuries.
Active Contributor to Stride Magazine and other platforms, sharing insights on musculoskeletal health, biomechanics, and injury prevention.
Footwear Testing: Provides practical feedback to athletes, designers, and clinicians to enhance footwear selection and performance.

Passionate about empowering the next generation of health professionals and improving clinical care through evidence-based research, education, and collaboration.

Conference Organisers

ApodA staff: Phil McShane, Katrina Den Elzen, Pauline Taylor and Sara Virgo

Contact us

(61-3) 9416 3544
events@podiatry.org.au
89 Nicholson St, Brunswick East, VIC

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