Jacqui Louder
Jacqui Louder
BApp Sci , Grad Dip Psych , MAPS
BIO
Throughout my career I have been involved in the media through specialist comments and hosting various programs in sport and mental health. Public speaking and corporate speaking are also regular parts of my working life
SPECIALIST AREAS
Sport Performance Psychology
Eating Disorders
Neurodiversity in sport
2021 – Current
AFL Club Psychologist
Collingwood Football Club
2017 – 2025
Melbourne Storm Psychologist
2018 – 2022
AFLW Psychologist
Collingwood Football Club
2018 – 2022
SSN Magpies
Collingwood Football Club
2006 – 2018
Psychologist
National Institute of Circus Arts
2010 – 2023
Consultant
Motorcycling Australia
2003
Australian Team Psychologist
World University Games
2006
Village Psychologist
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
Bachelor of Applied Science – Human Movement
Ballarat University
Graduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology
Victoria University
Masters in Applied Psychology – Sport
Victoria University
Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychotherapy
Mediros
Instructor
Mental Health First Aid Australia
PUBLICATIONS
“Neuropsychotherapy: Theoretical Underpinnings and Clinical Applications (2014) -Chapter Author - Eating Disorders”
AFFILIATIONS
Australian Psychological Society
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Australian ADHD Professionals Association
Consultant - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Hussain Khan
Hussain Khan
FACSEP, PhD
BIO
He is currently involved in several research projects examining the effects of physical activity on knee osteoarthritis in elite athletes and in general community members. He is also conducting multiple clinical trials examining the safety and efficacy of different pharmacological agents for management of osteoarthritis. His work has been presented at several International conferences and published in renowned peer-reviewed journals. He has won several awards for his work including the International Osteoarthritis Research Society Young Researcher scholarship in 2017 and the Avant Mutual Doctors in Training Research award in 2020.Dr Hussain Khan has a keen interest in helping patients manage chronic diseases with exercise medicine. He can help patients manage metabolic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes through physical activity and help them live longer and healthier lives.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Management of osteoarthritis of joints (including knee, hip and shoulder joints) including rehab, chronic load management and orthobiological injections including Hyaluronic Acid injections and PRP injections
Longevity/Management of Chronic Diseases with Exercise Medicine
Management of sporting injuries including stress fractures especially in female athletes, tendinopathies and ligamentous injuries
2023
Fellowship of Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine
2017
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences
University of Tasmania
2010
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Aga Khan University
PUBLICATIONS
“Natural History and Clinical significance of Meniscal Tears over 8 years in a midlife cohort.”
"Does cartilage volume measurement or radiographic osteoarthritis at baseline independently predict ten- year cartilage volume loss?”
"Correlation between changes in global knee structures assessed on MRI and radiographic osteoarthritis changes over 10 years in a mid-life cohort.”
"A family history of knee joint replacement increases the progression of knee radiographic osteoarthritis and medial tibial cartilage volume loss over 10 years.”
"History of knee injury and MRI-assessed knee structures in middle- and older-aged adults: a cross-sectional study.”
"The clinical significance, natural history and predictors of bone marrow lesion change over eight years.”
"Association between hip and knee cartilage measured using radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging: the Tasmanian Older Adult Cohort Study”
"Adductor tendinopathy and intramuscular botulinum”
"International consensus statement on injury surveillance in cricket: a 2016 update.”
"The offspring of people with a total knee replacement for severe primary knee osteoarthritis have a higher risk of worsening knee pain over 8 years”
"Familial effects on structural changes relevant to knee osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2015.”
AFFILIATIONS
Melbourne Victory Football Club
Current
Hawthorn Football Club
Current
Cricket Australia
Current
Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Current
Gary Cairnduff
Gary Cairnduff
B.Sci.B.App.Sci.(Physio).M.Physio(Sports)
BIO
SPECIALIST AREAS
Exercise for rehabilitation
Sports Physiotherapy
Manual therapy
2008 – Current
Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
1998 – 2008
Sandrindham Sports Medicine
1996 – 1998
Norwood Physiotherapy / Knox Hospital
1996 – 1997
Donvale Physiotherapist
1992-1997
Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital
1991-1992
Wangaratta and District Base Hospital
1998
Bachelor of Science
Monash University
Australia
1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Lincoln School of Health Science La Trobe University
Australia
2008
Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)
La Trobe University
Australia
AFFILIATIONS
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Member (ongoing), Chairman
2015 - 2019
Sports Medicine Australia
Member (ongoing), Chairman
2015 - 2019
Jacob Jewson
Jacob Jewson
MBBS (hons), BMedSci (hons), FACSEP
BIO
Jacob moved back to Melbourne in 2020, after sorely missing footy for 12 months, and started working with the Demons in the AFL in 2021.Jacob was a founding member of the Sport and Exercise Medicine Students’ Association and has completed an honours degree in medical science where he investigated the relationship between metabolic disease and musculoskeletal pain, an area which he remains very interested in. He continues to be involved in various research projects including the use of smartphone technologies to detect arrhythmias in athletes.Jacob is keen to help all patients of all abilities achieve their goals, whether it be through managing acute or chronic injuries to facilitate sport and exercise, or through using exercise as prevention/treatment of chronic disease.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Acute and Chronic Sports Injuries
Concussion
Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
2021 – Present
Team Doctor
Melbourne Demons AFL
Australia
2022
Event Doctor
Melbourne Summer Series (Tennis)
Australia
2021
Event Doctor
Great Southern Endurance Run
Australia
2017-2018 , 2020
Team Doctor
Footscray VFL
Australia
2017 – 2018
Team Doctor
Footscray VFL
Australia
2020 – Present
Team Doctor
Footscray VFL
Australia
2019
Touring Doctor
Young Socceroos, AFC Qualifiers
Taiwan
2019
Gameday Away Team Doctor
Sydney FC W-League
Australia
2019
Tournament Team Doctor
Samoa National Team NRL 9s
Australia
2019
Event Doctor
Great Northern Walk(Central Coast)
Australia
2019
Gameday Doctor
Shore School Rugby Union and Soccer
Sydney
2019
Tournament Doctor
FFA National Talent Competition
Australia
2019
Event Doctor
Bay to Bay Half Marathon
Australia
2019
Event Doctor
Ice Hockey Classic Tours:USA vs Canada
Australia
2019
Team Doctor
Balmain Tigers Junior Representatives Rugby League
2016 – 2017
Club Doctor
University Blues FC
2016 – 2017
Team Doctor
Western Bulldogs AFLW
2016 – 2017
Secretary and Founding Member
Sport and Exercise Medicine Student’s Association (SEMSA)
2015
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) (hons)
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
2014
Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSci) (hons)
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
2023
Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)
Melbourne, Australia
2024
MOST sports trauma course
ACSEP
Melbourne, Australia
2024
SIA anti-doping education
Melbourne, Australia
AWARDS
ACSEP College Medalist
2022
Nominated for the New Investigator Award, Sports Medicine Australia Conference
2015
PUBLICATIONS
“Use of smartphone electrocardiogram to diagnose arrhythmias during exercise in athletes: a case series.”
Jewson JL, Orchard JW, Semsarian C, Fitzpatrick J, La Gerche A, Orchard JJ.
Eur Heart J Case Rep.2022 Mar 23;6(4):ytac126
"Life after COVID-19: The importance of a safe return to physical activity”
Jewson J, McNamara A, Fitzpatrick J. Aust J Gen Pract. 2020 Nov 25;49
“Safety in the football codes - a historical review of fatalities in Australian print media”
Jewson JL, Brukner P, Gara TJ, et al. Med J Aust. 2020 Dec;213(11):501-503.e1
“Does moxonidine reduce Achilles tendon or musculoskeletal pain in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome? A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Endocr Disord.”
Jewson J, Lambert E, Sari C, et al. BMC Endocr Disord. 2020 Aug 26;20(1):131.
“Pain duration is associated with increased muscle sympathetic nerve activity in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. Scand J Med Sci Sports.”
Jewson JL, Lambert EA, Docking S, et al. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2017Dec;27(12):1942-9.
“The Sympathetic Nervous System and Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review.”
Jewson JL, Lambert GW, Storr M, Gaida JE. Sports Med. 2015 May;45(5):727-43.
AFFILIATIONS
Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine
1996
Sports Medicine Australia Member
Vice President
2019 - 2025
AFL Doctors Association Member
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine
1996
Lachlan Batty
Lachlan Batty
MBBS(Hons), BMedSc (Hons), FRACS, FAOrthA
BIO
He was the Dux of his training cohort in the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination.In pursuit of providing the highest level of care to his patients, Lachlan completed a dedicated sub-specialist knee surgery Fellowship at The Epworth Hospital in Melbourne and was then selected for a further sub- specialist knee and shoulder surgery Fellowship at the prestigious Fowler-Kennedy Sports Medicine clinic in Canada. He has completed robotic joint replacement training in San Francisco, USA. Lachlan is also a highly experienced fracture surgeon having completed an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Western Health. He was in charge of managing the networks fracture clinic and trauma operating theatre.Lachlan serves on the Young Professionals Taskforce for the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee surgery and Orthopaedic (ISAKOS) and the Patient Education Committee for the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA). Lachlan is a member of the International ACL Study Group. He is also responsible for training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons at his current public appointments at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and Western Health. Lachlan is regarded as a leading researcher in orthopaedics and sports medicine having authored multiple publications in high impact factor peer-reviewed medical journals and several book chapters. His primary research interests pertain to the knee, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and patient safety. He is currently completing a PhD on optimising outcomes after ACL injuries. With international research collaborations Lachlan not only aims to advance the profession, but also ensure he can employ the latest evidence-based treatment strategies when treating his patients in Melbourne.Lachlan is a keen runner, basketballer and sailor and enjoys spending time with his young family.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement (partial, total, robotic, patient specific, revision)
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Knee Specialist
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Western Health
Orthopaedic Surgeon
St. Vincent’s Hospital
PhD Candidate
LaTrobe University
FRACS
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
FAOrthA
Australasian Orthopaedic Association
PGDipSurgAnat
University of Melbourne
BMedSc (Hons)
Monash University
MBBS (Hons)
Monash University
PUBLICATIONS
"Modified Star Excursion Balance Testing at 12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Is There a Difference Between Quadriceps or Hamstring Tendon Autografts?"
AWARDS
Post Graduate Scholarship
NHMRC
Surgeon Scientist Scholarship
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
AFFILIATIONS
OrthoSport
Neels du Toit
Neels du Toit
MBChB (UFS, RSA), DipSEM FACSEP FIPP
BIO
Completing his fellowship as a Sports and Exercise Physician in 2008, Neels went on to develop a keen interest in chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions especially chronic spinal, groin and joint pain.Sub-specialising in interventional pain management. With the belief that restoration of movement is key to treating chronic pain conditions, Neels has treated numerous chronic musculoskeletal conditions over the past ten years.Making accurate diagnoses and providing management plans which allow patients to return to a better life,Neels performs all diagnostic and therapeutic pain interventions for chronic pain conditions, including neuromodulation to manage chronic neuropathic pain.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (back, neck and joint) assessment and management
Interventional pain management
Neuropathic pain assessment and management
2009 – Present
MSK Pain Group, Clayton
Australia
2009 – Present
Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
Australia
2009 – Present
VMO Monash House Private Hospital
Australia
2009 – Present
VMO Masada Private Hospital
2009 – Present
VMO Holmesglen Private Hospital
2006 – 2009
Registrar
Australasian College of Sports Physicians,Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
2004 – 2006
Registrar
Australasian College of Sports Physicians, Brisbane Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre
Brisbane, Australia
2003 – 2004
Resident Medical Officer
Respiratory Medicine,Western Hospital
Footscray
2003
Resident Medical Officer
Surgery , Western Hospital
Footscray
2003
Registrar
Emergency Medicine , Western Hospital
Footscray
2002
Senior House Officer
Accident and Emergency , Bristol Royal Infirmary
UK
2001 – 2002
Senior House Officer
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery , Bristol Royal Infirmary
UK
2001
Senior House Officer
Urology, Princess of Wales Hospital
UK
2000
Medical Officer
Urology, Klerksdorp Hospital
South Africa
1999
Medical Officer
Klerksdorp Hospital
South Africa
1998
Intern
Klerksdorp Hospital
South Africa
1997
M.B., Ch.B. degree
University of the Free State
South Africa
2003
Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine
Bath University
2008
Fellowship Specialist training Australasian College of Sports Physicians
1998
Fellowship Interventional Pain Procedures
Melbourne, Australia
PUBLICATIONS
“An audit of Clinically relevant abnormal laboratory parameters investigating athletes with persistent symptoms of fatigue”
2007
"Diagnostic accuracy of power Doppler ultrasound in patients with chronic tennis elbow”
2008
Tim Barbour
Tim Barbour
MBBS, FACSEP, MSpM(Res)
BIO
Having had extensive involvement in both Track and Field and Australian Rules Football, Tim has a broad understanding of injuries concerned with these sports. Further research has been undertaken in the study of lower limb compartment syndrome, a common condition seen in runners. Tim has worked previously with Richmond Football Club (2007-2002) and as Chief Medical Officer to Athletics Australia (2003-2008), being Team Doctor to National Teams for two Olympic campaigns, two World Championships and the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. During his tenure he also served on the Athletics Australia Anti Doping Commission. In late 2007 he became Medical Officer to the St Kilda Football Club, a position he has held fondly until recently stepping down at the completion of the 2025 season. Tim plans to dedicate more time to his private practice, assisting patients of all ages and fitness levels to maintain an exercise program for both physical and psychological benefit. Tim enjoys interacting with his colleagues in the multidisciplinary setting that OPSMC offers, along with contributing as a Clinical Training Supervisor to the education of the clinic’s registrars.
SPECIALIST AREAS
General Sport and Exercise Medicine
Running Injuries, Australian Rules Football Injuries
Interventional - Injection Therapies, Shock Wave
2008 – Present
Medical Officer
St Kilda Football Club
2003 – 2008
Medical Officer
Athletics Australia
2004
Team Doctor
Australian Olympic Athletics Team
Athens
2008
Team Doctor
Australian Olympic Athletics Team
Beijing
2006
Team Doctor
Australian Commonwealth Games Athletics Team
Melbourne
2003
Team Doctor
Australian World Championship Athletics Team
Paris
2007
Team Doctor
Australian World Championship Athletics Team
Osaka
1997 – 2002
Medical Officer
Richmond Football Club
1998 – 2002
Medical Officer
Australian Under 20 Track and Field Team
2006
Master of Sports Medicine (Research)(MSpM(Res))
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
2004
Fellow of the Australian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)
Melbourne, Australia
1998
Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners(FRACGP – Inactive)
Adelaide, Australia
1991
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, Australia
PUBLICATIONS
“Histology of the Fascial-Periosteal Interface in Lower Limb Chronic Deep Posterior Compartment Syndrome”
Master Sports Medicine 2006
"The Match Day use of Ultrasound during Professional Football Finals Matches”
BJSM 2010
“Return to Competitive Play after Hamstring Injuries involving Disruption of the Central Tendon”
AJSM 2013
AFFILIATIONS
Sports Medicine Australia
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine
1996
AFL Doctor's Association
Vice President
2019 - 2025
Fellow of the Australian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine
1996
Mary Kinch
Mary Kinch
Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. Pilates Practitioner
BIO
Mary Has a strong interest in all sports and is especially interested in both the biomechanics and skill acquisition aspects as her first degree was in Physical Education. Mary Played A grade Field Hockey and currently enjoys Cycling (road and trail).Club golf, Snow skiing ( Down hill and Cross Country) Bushwalking .
SPECIALIST AREAS
Shoulder injuries - Rehabilitation surgical/non-surgical
Spinal pain/rehabilitation/postural dysfunction and weakness
Child / adolescent sports injuries- rehabilitation/management
1987 – Present
Sports physiotherapy consulting
OPSMC
Australia
1983-86
Physiotherapist
Geelong AFL team
Australia
1987 – 1991
Physiotherapist
Melbourne AFL team
Australia
1993 – 1996
Physiotherapist
Australian and Swim team
Australia
1996
Physiotherapist
Australian Olympic Swim team
Atlanta
1995
Physiotherapist
Australian Paralympic Swim team
Atlanta
1990 – 1998
Physiotherapist
Victorian Diving team
2008-2016
Consultant Physio
Hockey Victoria
Lectured on Vic APA sports Physiotherapy courses
1978
Bachelor Sec. Teaching Physical Education
Melbourne University
1984
Bachelor Applied Science ( Physiotherapy)
Lincoln Insitute
2004
Sports Physiotherapist
Lincoln Institute
Emma Steer
Dr. Emma Steer
PsyD,MPsych,PostGrad.DipEd,PostGradDipPsych,BBSc
BIO
Emma works with the general population of childern,adolescents and young adults as well as elite and amateur athletes and performing artists.Emma heads the psychology Department of an independent girls' school in Melbourne and consults in private practice at Olympic Parks Sports Medicine Centre,AMMI Park.Emma is also part of the AIS Mental Health Refferal Network(MHRN) and the AFLPA Member Referral Network.Emma is a trained AIS Eating Disorders in Sports (EDIS) facilitator, an AFL Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) facilitator and a qualified Mental Health First Aid Australia (MHFA) General, Youth and Teen instructor. Emma utilises a variety of practical psychological treatment strategies.Emma's doctoral research investigated positive mental health in yound people internationally.More recently,Emma contributed to a research publication examining neurodiversity in elite female athletes. Emma is endorsed as a professional psychology supervisor and is affliated with recognised universities and educational organisations.She has current and past involvement as a board member on various university committees,community and educational organisations.Emma provides professional guidance to working parties for national and state sporting organisations and the media. Emma is a keen runner and enjoys being active.Her most memorable sporting experiences were running the New York and Boston Marathons.Emma also experience in voice.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Child and adolescent psychology
Clinical issues in elite and amateur athletes and performing artists
Depression, anxiety and disordered eating in young people
2018
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Charles Sturt University
2002
Masters of Psychology(Educational and Developmental)
Monash University
2006
Post Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary (Post Grad. Dip. Ed)
Monash University (Deans Honours List)
2010
Executive Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching
University of Technology
2000
Post Graduate Diploma of Applied Psychology(Post Grad.Dip Psych)
Monash University
1999
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBSc)
La Trobe University
AHPRA Registered Psychologist(Endorsed Clinical and Educational and Developmental)
Registered VIT Teacher
PUBLICATIONS
“Neurodiversity in elite sport: a systematic scoping review, BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine 2023”
Hoare, E. Reyes, J.Olive, Willmott, C., Steer, E., Berk, M.,&K.,(2023)
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AFFILIATIONS
Australasian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Current
Member of Educational and Development College of APS
Current
Member of Clinical College of APS
Current
Andrew Hocking
Andrew Hocking
BPhysio, MSportsPhysio
BIO
Andrew has skills and experience working with people in the office setting with ergonomic set ups, and is able to help you with all other day to day aches and pains, including neck and back pain, headaches and more after a long day at work. Using a patient centered, evidence based approach, your goals are the main priority on the road to success.Andrew has worked with many different athletes, but has most recently been working for Cirque Du Soleil with elite gymnasts, acrobats and even clowns. Before running away with the circus, Andrew worked with the Willamstown Seagulls and the Western Bulldogs in the VFL, Volleyball Australia and Hockey Victoria. He has also spent some time at Cricket Australia and Hockey Australia as part of his Masters placements. Being a passionate cricketer and hockey player himself, Andrew understands the drive to get back and enjoy playing sport at any level. On the rare occasion when there isn’t sport on the weekend, Andrew also enjoys getting away camping and 4WDing.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Lower Limb Rehabilitation
Soft Tissue Injuries
Tendon Injuries
2018 – 2019
Fly-in Physiotherapist
Cirque Du Soleil
2019
Women’s Head Physiotherapist
Volleyball Australia: VTV championship
2018
Assistant Physiotherapist
Volleyball Australia: Men’s World Championship
2015 – 2017
Physiotherapist
Williamstown VFL
2014
Assistant physiotherapist/trainer
Western Bulldogs Football Club
2016 – 18
Master of Sports Physiotherapy
LaTrobe University
Melbourne, Australia
2014 – 15
Graduate Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy
La Trobe University
Australia
2008 – 11
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
La Trobe University
Australia
AFFILIATIONS
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Member (ongoing), Chairman
2015 - 2019