The Hip Symposium: The Unstable Hip

Dysplasia, Instability, Pelvic Floor and more.

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The Hip Symposium:The Unstable Hip

Dysplasia, Instability, Pelvic Floor and more.

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June 27-28, 2025

Health Science 3, La Trobe University Bundoora

The Unstable Hip: Dysplasia, Instability, Pelvic Floor and more is brought to you by the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine (LASEM) Research Centre. Designed for sports and exercise medicine practitioners this symposium including world-leaders in hip and groin research and practice will showcase best practice and current research evidence aiming to expand and update participant knowledge on the assessment and management of hip dysplasia, instability, the pelvic floor and more. On Saturday the 28th join us for an interactive workshop to learn more about Imaging in the young adult hip and Rehabilitation for Hip Instability and Dysplasia.

Cost:

$500 Full registration (Friday symposium + Saturday workshops)
$250 Friday online only (access live or at a later date)
$400 Group Online (perfect PD for your staff)

Discounts:
Early bird (closes 23rd Feb): $400
Student: $200
La Trobe Staff: $300

Refreshments will be provided

Any Enquiries: sallie.cowan@latrobe.edu.au

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ANDREW WALLIS

Andrew Wallis

JIT BALAKUMAR

Dr. Jit Balakumar

INGER MECHLENBURG

Dr. Inger Mechlenburg

Event Schedule

FRIDAY JUNE 27 - SYMPOSIUM

Time Session
2:00 PM Registration
2:30 - 2:40 PM Welcome
2:40 - 3:10 PM Latest Research Update
3:10 - 3:40 PM "Danish perspectives on management of hip dysplasia" Zoom
Prof Inger Mechlenburg
3:40 - 4:10 PM "Athletes & RTS in hip instability / dysplasia"
Victoria Kahn
4:10 - 4:40 PM "Pelvic pain in hip dysplasia"
4:40 - 5:00 PM Break / Refreshments / Networking
5:00 - 5:30 PM "What is hip instability and how should it be managed?"
Mr Jit Balakumar
5:30 - 6:00 PM "Hip Resurfacing - fad or forever?" Zoom
6:00 - 6:30 PM "Anterior hip pain post THJR in young adults"
Andrew Wallis
6:30 - 7:00 PM Panel Discussion



SATURDAY JUNE 28 - WORKSHOP

Time Session
9:00 - 10:00 AM Imaging of the young adult hip: X-Ray and MRI
Mark Rassie
10:00 - 10:30 AM Morning Tea
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM "Rehabilitation for Hip instability & Dysplasia"
Alesha Coonan / Michael O'Brien