March 20, 2025
Health Science 3, La Trobe University Bundoora
This symposium will focus on how we can support women across the lifespan! Hear about the latest research and best practice for hip pain in menopausal women, strength training for all ages, adolescent knee pain and more from world-leaders. Designed for sports and exercise medicine practitioners, this symposium will showcase best practice and current research evidence to keep women active and healthy.
Cost:
$300 or $250 for online.
Discounts:
Early bird (closes 10th Feb): $250
Student: $150
LASEM Clinical partners: $150
Refreshments will be provided
Any Enquiries: sallie.cowan@latrobe.edu.au
Prof Kate Henne
A/ Prof Jo Kemp
A/ Prof Clare Minahan
Event Schedule
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM Program Commences |
Professor The Farrell Vice Chancellor La Trobe University | Symposium opening and launch of the HERKnee Centre of Research Excellence |
| Professor Kate Henne | Creating Change On and Off the Field | |
| Dr Sallie Cowan | Supporting Women Working in Sport | |
| Dr Andrea Bruder & Ms Melissa Haberfield | Women’s ACL rehab: What’s new? | |
| Dr Anthea Clarke | Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Young and Old | |
| Dr Hussain Khan | REDs Syndrome: Elite & Weekend Warrior Case Studies | |
| 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Afternoon Tea Break | |
| Associate Professor Jo Kemp | Treating Hip Pain in Menopause | |
| Associate Professor Christian Barton | Practical Tips for Treating Adolescents with Knee Pain | |
| Ms Elise Fraser | Pelvic pain in active women: considerations for the treating practitioner | |
| 6:30 PM Program Concludes |
Associate Professor Clare Minahan | Menstrual Cycle and Healthy Active Women: What Clinicians Need to Know |