Biomechanics Research Laboratory
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09/03/2023
We are excited to share that this week you can stream “Attacking life” on Stan Australia and our BRL member Dr. James Forsyth features in this inspiring documentary!!
Surfer Brett Connellan was told he will never walk again when he awoke from a lifesaving emergency surgery after a shark attack. This documentary details his story of what it’s like to live life with a second chance.
Back in 2014, Brett visited the BRL as a participant for Dr. James Forsyth’s Honours project; aimed at investigating landing in surfing. 5 years later, we had Brett back in the lab to analyse his structural and functional adaptations since his last visit and following his shark attack. Including how his neuromuscular system adapted and how his lower limb muscles changed in size and affected his ability to produce force.
Dr. Forsyth discusses the findings of our novel research in this inspiring documentary. It’s a must watch!
28/11/2022
Congratulations to our Dr Brooke Brisbine who was finally able to graduate with her PhD in “Breast pain & breast injuries experienced by female athletes” after her ceremony was postponed due to COVID. We’re so proud of you 🎊🎉👩🎓
20/11/2022
This week our BRL members Dr Joshua Mattock, Dr Deirdre McGhee & Maddy Kirk attended the 2022 Sports Medicine Australia conference in the Gold Coast.
Maddy had the opportunity to present her PhD research on the footwear profiles & foot-related problems of male netball players during the foot & ankle session alongside some incredible researchers!
Our BRL members explain what we got up to for National Biomechanics Day and discuss the significance of the event 🏃🏼♀️📊👣
26/06/2022
NATIONAL BIOMECHANICS DAY 2022 📈🤸🏼♂️📊👣
On Friday we celebrated all things biomechanics with Wollondilly Anglican College. 40 high school students participated in a range of activities using biomechanical tools. Including balance and stability, linear motion and force using Kistler force plates, pressure using Novel EMED plates and demonstrated how we absorb force and apply force to an object.
24/05/2022
A huge CONGRATS to our BRL director Josh Mattock for submitting his PhD thesis on “Leg muscle structure and function in long-distance runners: Implications for medial tibial stress syndrome”! 🎉
24/05/2022
Our PhD student Maddy Kirk and past BRL member Dr Sheridan Gho are proud to be mentors for the “Biomechanics Research & Innovation Challenge (BRINC)”.
Through the 100-day challenge 100 Australian high school girls from diverse backgrounds will work with 25 early career female biomechanists to develop their own biomechanics story.
The BRINC program aims to inspire and raise participation of high school girls in biomechanics and provides awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities associated with this unique field.
Today the year 9 & 10 students from Kanahooka Highschool came and visited the BRL. Stay tuned to see what the girls got up to with Maddy!
14/12/2021
Catch us on WIN News Illawarra tonight as we discuss Maddy Kirk’s PhD research 👟🏐
ABC News Story - “Elite athletes report breast pain due to lack of support”
Did you catch Dr Deirdre McGhee on ABC News this week?
The sports bra app designed by Dr. Deirdre McGhee & Prof. Julie Steele in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport is set to launch very soon. Stay tuned!
08/09/2021
Great to see Dr Deirdre McGhee feature in ABC News as she spoke about improving bra fit to help alleviate breast pain for women who exercise.
Key points from the article:
▪️Over 50% of female elite athletes are wearing bras that are not supportive enough
▪️66% of the general population of women are not properly fitted for a bra
▪️1/4 of athletes admitted to taking medication to help ease breast pain and discomfort when exercising.
“Dr Deirdre McGhee has partnered with Australian Institute of Sport to streamline info for women whether they be professional sportswomen, or just exercising regularly to keep fit”. The app is expected to launch soon!
Read the full article here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-07/research-many-elite-athletes-wearing-properly-fitting-bras/100424746
Yesterday Emeritus Professor Julie Steele delivered an outstanding presentation for the 2021 Geoffrey Dyson Award Lecture at the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) conference.
The Geoffrey Dyson Award of ISBS recognizes sport scientists who, throughout their professional careers, bridge the gap between biomechanics research and practice in sport. It is the most prestigious award of ISBS because it is a recognition of individuals who embody and carry out the primary purposes of the Society.
Julie’s talk focused on the lessons she has learned throughout her 40 year distinguished career in Biomechanics. We have been overwhelmed by such positive feedback from those in attendance; sharing that the talk offered them wisdom, advice and inspiration, particularly to young female scientists.
We are very lucky to have such a great role model apart of our Biomechanics Research Lab!
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