C.A.S.E – Collaborative Approach to the Science of Exercise
C.A.S.E. is a learning opportunity for our accredited exercise professionals to gain valuable experience across every aspect of the exercise intervention process. Below are a number of case studies to provide you with a multidisciplinary perspective and approach to exercise interventions.
As new C.A.S.E events become available, details will be linked and published below.
C.A.S.E sessions are ESSA learning activities and are eligible for ESSA CPD under Further Education with a completed self-assessment tool. To claim CPD points (1 point per learning hour) you will be required to upload the completed self-assessment tool to your electronic logbook for each Chat.
Previous C.A.S.E Sessions
4 April 2023, Online
An Accredited Exercise Scientist, Kieran Maguire discusses the health of a retired basketball player
- Learn how AES can work collaboratively with General Practitioners and Physiotherapists.
- Facilitate not only injury prevention, but a high-performance environment for the client to function optimally.
Presenters: Kieran Maguire, AES, Co-owner and Director at Science of Fitness.
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7 March 2022, Online
An Accredited Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist, Nicola Carlish discusses two key topics
- Position specific performance for Soccer
- The collaboration of Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy for the management and improvement of recurrent pain
Presenters: Nicola Carlish, AES/AEP, Owner of Movement Skill Performance Alliance.
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2 December 2021, Online
An Accredited Exercise Scientist, Deborah Lawrence discusses two key topics
- Discussion of a client's journey from referral to long training outcomes for lower back pain. In this CASE, Deborah worked alongside a physiotherapist and an AEP to get to best outcome for the client.
- A snapshot of building community relationships when building a business or opening a new clinic.
Presenters: Deborah Lawrence, AES, AHA, Clinic Leader for Kieser Sandringham.
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21 July 2021, Online
An Accredited Exercise Scientist/Accredited Exercise Physiologist talks about his approach to multidisciplinary care in mental health. Learn how to take the right steps to ensure you can be a valuable treatment provider in a collaborative approach to mental health rehabilitation. Understand and clearly explain your role in the treatment team which will lead to securing more referrals from respected psychologists and psychiatrists. We look at a specific case of a client with severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with direct quotes from both the client and referring psychologist.
Presenters: Thomas Hawthorne, AES, AEP
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31 March 2021, Online
Hear from the Science of Fitness team as they discuss how they have used a multi-disciplinary approach including an AES, AEP, Dietician and Physiotherapist to work with Exercise Right for Active Ageing (ERAA) clients to improve their health and well-being through involvement in the ESSA grant program.
Presenters: Kieran Maguire, AES; Francesca Sills, AEP; Dorelle Thompson, APD; and Jacob Lawrence, Physiotherapist
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25 November 2020, Online
The EMP Onsite team provided an overview of their injury prevention programs and their proactive measures to manage OH&S risk and protect the wellbeing and safety of employees. Considerations in developing a quality program for large businesses, such as buy-in to the program, functional movement analysis, risk assessments and working collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team, were discussed.
Presenters: Ashleigh Hourigan, AES; Nathan De Zilva, AEP; and Dale Turner, Physiotherapist and Managing Director of EMP Onsite.
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27 August 2020, Online
Client Goal: To remain stress and injury free in order to maximize the amount of time on the netball court. Refer to C.A.S.E Profile for more details.
Covered: Long term athletic development (LTAD) and the importance of physical literacy. Training considerations for netball and other court sport athletes. Common knee and ankle injuries in netball. A biopsychosocial approach to understanding and managing health and performance.
Presenters: Jackson Silvester-Lee, AES; Luke Postlethwaite, AEP; and John Olsen, Physiotherapist
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28 July 2020, Online
Client Goal: Improve overall health and well-being, mental health and anger management; continue engagement in sport to keep up with peers; global body strength for pain management; and maintain weight despite medications.
Refer to C.A.S.E Profile for more details.
Covered: The use of different setting to engage children with a disability. AES, AEPs and other Allied Health Professionals working together to manage clients with a disability. Learn how to integrate games-based learning and training to ensure your programs are engaging. Evidence based program development based on the individual needs of the client.
Presenters: Savanna Bowtell-Harris, AES; Olivia Nock, AEP AES; and Julie Uhlmann, Physiotherapist
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25 June 2020, Online
Client Goal: To get in shape for a half marathon (21km) in Dec 2020 plus Weight Loss: goal weight - 75kg
Covered: The impacts of stress and mental health conditions on training. A look at how PTSD may effect training. Training in cancer remission - What are the long term changes? Managing a torn meniscus - Smart return to run programming.
Injuries/ Pathophysiology: Past Breast Cancer, Meniscus tear, PTSD and Non-specific Lower Back Pain.
Presenters: Deana Foti, AEP AES ESSAM; Samantha Garrido, Physiotherapist; and Mitchell Finn BExSci ESSAM
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20 May 2020, Online
Client Goal: To improve overall fitness in order to pass the defence force Physical Fitness Assessment
Covered: How to individualize training interventions when your client is part of a larger group training program
Injuries/ Pathophysiology: Rotator cuff and AC injury, broken collar bone, Grade 1 soleus tear
Presenters: Alice Hyslop, Physiotherapist AEP ESSAM; Harley McIntyre, AEP; and Mitchell Finn, BExSci ESSAM
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