a/prof Verity Pacey

PRESENTING:  Paediatrics SUNDAY 11TH JULY, 2021

pRESENTING: Rheumatology SATURDAY 17TH JULY, 2021

PRESENTATION TITLE PAEDIATRICS: 
Paediatric joint hyper mobility and the pain/fatigue experienced

PRESENTATION TITLE RHEUMATOLOGY: 
Optimising bone health during the paediatric years

BIO:
Verity is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Health Professions within the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences, Macquarie University. Verity has over 15 years of experience as a clinical physiotherapist and supervises students and clinicians undertaking higher degree research. Her experience as a professional practictioner underpins her teaching philosophy and research objectives. Verity is considered an international leader in the physiotherapy management of individuals with Connective Tissue Dysplasias. She is an invited speaker at both national and international level within her area of expertise: rare and complex conditions in paediatrics, focusing on physical activity, function and quality of life. Her teaching excellence has also been acknowledged having been awarded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.