Nicki Quigley

Podiatrist
OPSMC since 2003

Nicki Quigley joined the Olympic Park team in 2003.  She has a background in biomechanics and exercise physiology, and has worked with the VIS in sports science. Nicki has a specialist interest in lower limb biomechanics, and management of injuries in elite athletes, recreational athletes, junior athletes, and children. She has a diverse knowlege of all sports, particularly Australian Rules Football, softball, cricket, soccer, touch football, netball, running and walking. Nicki has a particular interest in running footwear technology, and has previously worked for a running footwear company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Podiatry
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)
• Accredited Podiatrist APodA

Involvement with Teams and Associations:

• Podiatrist for the Hawthorn Football Club.
• Nicki worked at the polyclinic in the Athletes Village during the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, and saw a variety of athletes from various countries.
• She liaises with the VIS and AIS softball squads, and has worked with Williamstown Football Club in the past.

Presentations/Appearances:

• 2005 Sports Medicine Australia Conference - Case Study
• 2006 Queensland Sports Podiatry Group Conference

Professional Memberships:

• Member Australian Podiatry Association
• Member Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Personal Sporting Experiences :

• Victorian representative in softball as a junior and Under 18's Gold medal Australian University Games softball 1998 and Deakin University blues award
• Currently plays touch football, and enjoys participating in fun runs.