JOE BROOKS

Presentation Title:

Remote Diagnosis of Apophyseal Injuries, We’ve Got a Tool for That

Presentation Overview:

Imagine a world where you can ask a teenage patient a quick list of questions online or over the phone and have an accurate idea about a lower limb apophyseal injury diagnosis. Well, this is the presentation for you. We have developed and tested a battery of questions that are both sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of calcaneal apophysitis and apophysitis of the tibial tuberosity.

Bio: 

Joe is based in Hobart, and completed a Bachelor of Podiatry with La Trobe University in 2012. Joe enjoys all areas of podiatry with a special interest in adolescent sports injuries, running related injuries, chronic pain related to previous injury or arthritis, nail surgeries and footwear advice. Joe is currently involved in a research project with Monash University involving growth plate injuries in the heel and knee, and is a Director of the Australian Podiatry Association. Outside of work Joe is kept on his toes as a dad to Teddy, who at 12 months old is a busy fellow indeed! Joe is a self-confessed bright and colourful socks addict, a one-eyed Western Bulldogs fan and is passionate about mental health awareness.