Ergoport is excited to be an exhibitor at the APA 2017 physiotherapy conference in Sydney!
MOMENTUM 2017, Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 October 2017, Sydney,
Australia.Physiotherapists have always been innovators in health, pushing forward to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
As the healthcare landscape becomes more competitive, it is important to keep moving with the changes. MOMENTUM 2017, the APA national conference will empower you to be part of the future of Australian and global physiotherapy.
Join with the rest of the profession to hear from leaders in physiotherapy about the latest clinical research. Meet the people you need to know to help you grow in your profession and discover the newest innovations.
Ergoport will be located at booth 90 and where we will be showcasing new exciting ergonomic equipment for you to try out. We are also giving away over $3,000 worth of ergonomic equipment to one lucky winner in the passport prize. So come along and get your passport signed by us to be in the running to win your own home ergonomic setup.
What's On?
The 2017 Conference Program Committee is putting together a dynamic program and will showcase keynote speakers, invited speakers and abstract submissions.
Draft full program is now available. Download the PDF to see the full program for the three day conference, Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 October.
Program at a Glance:
Workshops: Wednesday 18 October
| Time | Workshops |
|---|---|
| 8.30am – 12.30pm | Acupuncture and Dry Needling Disability 1 Gerontology 1 Neurology 1 Occupational Health 1 |
| 8.30am – 5.00pm | Animal Aquatic Business
Cardiorespiratory |
| 1.00 – 5.00pm | Disability 2 Gerontology 2 Neurology 2 Occupational Health 2 Cancer, Palliative Care and Lymphoedema Pain |
Thursday 19 October
| Time | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 8.30 – 10.00am | Opening Plenary 1: Momentum: How to build it, keep it or get it back Keynote Speaker: Michael McQueen |
| 10.35am – 2.50pm | Group Concurrent sessions:
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| 3.25 – 4.25pm | Conference Theme Sessions |
| 4.30 – 5.30pm | Plenary 2: Unnecessary care crowds out necessary care, what can we do about it? |
| 5.30 – 7.30pm | Welcome Cocktails |
Friday 20 October
| Time | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 7.30 – 8.45am | Breakfasts:
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| 9.00 – 10.00am | Plenary 3: World Leadership & International Collaboration/Connectivity |
| 10.35am – 12.40pm | Group Concurrent sessions:
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| 1.10 – 1.40pm | College Members Meeting |
| 1.45 – 3.15pm | Conference Theme Sessions |
| 3.50 – 5.30pm | Group Concurrent sessions:
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| Evening | Group Cocktails:
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Saturday 21 October
| Time | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 8.30 – 10.00am | Plenary 4:
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| 10.35am – 3.20pm | Group Concurrent sessions:
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| 3.55 – 5.00pm | Plenary 5: Managing speed bumps, jumping hurdles and overcoming adversity Keynote speaker: Alisa Camplin |
| 5.30 – 7.00pm | Honoured Members and College Graduation |
| 7.00 – 11.30pm | Conference Dinner: Roaring Twenties! |
View the APA website for full details here
