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Latest news and events

The School of Chiropractic and Sports Science has developed a lot over the years and continues to do so, with many internal and external activities taking place.

Upcoming events

We have a variety of events on campus throughout the year – our events aim to give chiropractic and sports science professionals the opportunity to meet and interact with other professionals in their field as well as the next generation of graduates.

It also offers an avenue for our students to network and maintain contacts for future integration into the greater chiropractic and sports science communities.

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Grand rounds

Grand rounds session are currently postponed until further notice
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Clinical capsules

Murdoch University has initiated an ongoing series of “Clinical Capsules” designed to refresh and enhance chiropractors’ skills and knowledge in key and developing aspects of patient management.

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Latest news

Our School is also greatly involved in many events outside of the University campus. These events mostly involve our students and staff encouraging and working with the general public in an effort to better their health and fitness.
Here you can read about some of the activities and latest news coming from the School and our involvement in the community.

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Musculoskeletal Health Network Forum

The Musculoskeletal Health Network Forum (WA) on the 13th of September 2011, attended by some of our School's academics, was a success beyond expectations.

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Ask an expert: Brad Wall

PhD candidate: Topic in the field of exercise and prostate cancer, in particular the role of exercise in reversing treatment toxicities in prostate cancer patients.

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Interview with David Flack: 3rd year Sports Science student

David has been placed with the Head Strength & Conditioning coach at the Western Force – Charlie Higgins.

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Working with Sunset Events

The 4th/ 5th Year Chiropractic students have been honing their practical skills on patients who have been in attendance at 3 local Music Festivals in 2011 – Sunset Events South Bound Festival in Busselton, the Fremantle Blues and Roots Festival on Sunday 17th April and the Bunbury Groovin the Moo Festival on Saturday 14th May.

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Interview with Brett Hodge: 3rd year Sports Science student

Brett’s practicum placement is at Aspire Fitness in Claremont.

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A South African experience and Mr Price Pro

In early July, the School of Chiropractic and Sports Science took Chiro students and graduates to Durban, South Africa for the opportunity to treat clients in an international arena. These clients came in two very different cohorts; an underprivileged community at one of the country’s poor townships, and athletes participating at an international surfing event, the Mr Price Pro.

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Unigames 2011

At this years uni games, held in Gold Coast Queensland, 5 Murdoch Chiropractic 4th year students (Kim Prater, Ravin Nair, Nelson Fong, Giulia Bertamini and Rebel Allen) and 1 lecturer (Dr Barrett Losco) attended, providing pre and post game treatments. Approximately 250 treatments were performed over the 5 day event.

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