ÔOFF THE PLANETÕ SYMPOSIUM

Exercise to optimise musculoskeletal performance

                         and prevent injury

 

This symposium presents the new developments in exercise emanating from research collaborations between The University of Queensland, Erasmus University (Netherlands) and the European Space Agency (ESA).  Essential for anyone who uses exercise for treatment and prevention of musculo-skeletal disorders and sports injuries, both for the spine and peripheral joints.  A unique opportunity to hear internationally renowned speakers.

 

Date and venue: 19^th Ð 20^th July 2003, UQ

Speakers:  ESA researchers:  Prof. Chris Snijders

(Netherlands), Assoc Prof. Carolyn Richardson(UQ),

Dr. Stephen Wilson (UQ bioengineer), Dr. Julie

Hides (UQ), Dr Joseph Ng (Hong Kong Polytechnic

University). Well known sports clinicians:  Mark

Comerford, Alison Grimaldi, Ruth Sapsford, Sally Hess,

Jan Smith and Sue Roll.

Cost:                 $275 (incl GST).

Student discount applies (see website)

 

Contact:            For further information see website:

                        www.itee.uq.edu.au/~otp