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Enjoy a sneak peak of Michael & Alesha demonstrating some special tests for the hip.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what hip dysplasia is, its prevalence, variances in hip morphology and risk factors.
- Learn how to conduct a comprehensive subjective assessment, including how family history, birth history, developmental milestones and sport can all influence development of hip dysplasia.
- Understand the role of imaging in the diagnosis of hip dysplasia.
- Become competent in performing a thorough objective assessment.
- Improve your knowledge of current treatment options and how to guide a patient through rehabilitation.
Hip Morphology
Understand how variations in hip morphology influence hip range of motion, motor patterns, function and symptoms.
Assessment
Learn how to perform thorough subjective & objective assessments to guide you towards an accurate diagnosis and solid management plan.
Treatment & Rehab
Learn what treatment options are available and how to guide your patients through their rehab and back to sport and full function.
Dr Michael O'Brien
PhD | BHlthSci(Physio)
Michael recently completed his PhD in Hip Dysplasia. He consults from Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine. Over the past 10+ years his experience has included working in elite sport, hip and groin research, and a clinical caseload. Prior to commencing research, he was working with Melbourne Victory Football Club. He has published data on Groin strength testing and its relationship with injuries, in both A-League and AFL athletes.
Michael works closely with Melbourne’s leading orthopaedic surgeons and physicians to provide conservative management and/or post-surgical rehabilitation for various conditions.
Michael hails from New Zealand where he graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2008, receiving the Elizabeth Michael award for Clinical Excellence. He has spent his career working in a variety of settings across New Zealand, Scotland, England and New South Wales before relocating to Melbourne.
Alesha Coonan
MSportsPhysio | BPhysio
Alesha is a titled Sports Physiotherapist who works privately at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine. Alesha has been involved in elite sport for the past ten years, working as a physiotherapist for the Matildas, Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria. During this time, she has developed a special interest in the management of hip and groin pain, including the conservative and postoperative treatment of hip dysplasia and hip impingement.
Alesha has spent time learning from leading international researchers in her field, including specialist medical teams in Ireland and the USA and frequently attends international conferences. She’s a mum to two young boys and enjoys weekends away with the family.
