Sally Child

Podiatrist
BPodiatry(Honours) MSM
OPSMC since April 2001

Sally Child is head of the podiatry department at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre. She was awarded a first class honours and won the Young Investigator’s award at the Victorian Podiatry Conference in 2000. Sally worked in Perth for 18 months before joining the Olympic Park team in 2001.

Sally’s practice interests include: Lower limb biomechanics and footwear technology. She also has a special interest in Australian Rules Football, track and field athletics, recreational running and the treatment of children.

Ben Holland

Podiatrist
OPSMC

Ben Holland has been a podiatrist for the past 12 years and worked in private practice since graduating from LaTrobe University in 1998. Ben has developed a passion for lower limb sports injury treatment and injury prevention. He has recently retired as an AFL footballer for the Melbourne and Richmond football clubs and counts these years as invaluable in learning about the latest in medical advances, treatments and training techniques for all athletes and sport participants. He has a particular interest in all football codes, tennis, cricket and recreational running.

Rebecca Moraty

Podiatrist
B.Pod(Hons)
OPSMC since 1997

Rebecca Morarty completed her research into "The effect of foot orthoses on ground reaction forces during running" in 1997. Rebecca has a specialist interest in lower limb biomechanics, including footwear choices and orthotic therapy. Her interests also include Aussie Rules Football, soccer, basketball, track and field, recreational running and all fitness activities!

Steve O'Connor

Podiatrist
BPodiatry(Honours)
OPSMC

James Pope

Podiatrist
BPodiatry(Honours)
OPSMC since 2008

James Pope has a background in biomechanical research and completed his honours year looking at the different effects that foot orthoses have on Achilles tendonopathy. James is interested in working closely with other health practitioners to rehabilitate, strengthen and help people to be exercising pain free as soon as possible. He has developed an interest in barefoot running and currently incorporates this into his own clinical work.

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.