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 14 years graduating from LaTrobe University in 1998. Ben has been working at the elite level with the Collingwood Football Club and Tennis Victoria in various junior talent programs. Ben has developed as a passionate sports podiatrist and specialises in lower limb sports injury treatment, biomechanical analysis and injury prevention.

Steve O'Connor

Podiatrist
BPodiatry(Honours)
OPSMC

James Pope

Podiatrist
BPodiatry(Honours)
OPSMC since 2008

James Popejoined the Olympic Park Sports Medicine team in 2008. His main interest is working with middle to long distance runners in developing their most efficient running technique. This stems from a gait retraining model he has developed through his clinical work, it incorporates strength assessment under fatigue as well as technique changes and a return to running program.

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.