A multidisciplinary allied health approach for older adults

Presenters

Professor Nadine Foster

Professor Nadine Foster is a physiotherapist and Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. She has recently moved to the role of Professor and Director of the STARS Education and Research Alliance between the University of Queensland and Metro North. In her presentation, Prof Foster will highlight areas of expertise and research interests of this conjoint research team, and the clinical services within the new hospital.

Mr Brad McGregor

Brad McGregor is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and the manager of UQ Healthy Living (UQHL) an interprofessional allied health facility servicing people over 50. In his presentation, Brad will provide an overview of the services and specialist programs offered to older adults across the primary allied health disciplines of physiotherapy, exercise physiology and dietetics.

Dr Sjaan Gomersall

Dr Gomersall is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland. Her presentation will provide an overview of her research on physical activity and behaviour change of older adults conducted in partnerships with UQ Healthy Living and STARS.

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