Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan

Dr. Jack Feehan completed his Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University. Afterwards he was lucky enough to gain a prestigious research scholarship at Melbourne University where he is investigating potential new treatments for osteoporosis and other degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Jack enjoys treating patients from all walks of life – from expectant mothers, to athletes, to the elderly and believes Osteopathy can play a key role in maintenance of an active, healthy life. Jack has done additional training in Dry Needling, and both sports and kinesiotape, all of which he uses extensively in practice. Jack has a keen interest in the management of chronic complaints, as well as a long history of working with athletes and dancers and enjoys the challenge and reward of working to tailor individual approaches to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Nicholas Tripodi graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy) and is a fully qualified and registered Osteopath with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia. He is also a qualified strength and conditioning coach. A keen triathlete himself, Nicholas has a strong interest in treating and rehabilitating all forms of sporting injuries, which he has gained through working with many athletes, both amateur and professional. He also has an interest in the effects of nutrition on musculoskeletal injures and physical health in general. He is also proficient in screening and analysis of cycling, swimming and strength training-related injuries. Nicholas very committed to continuing and improving his professional education; he is employed as a lecturer at Victoria University and regularly attends sports medicine conferences and courses. Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is currently the Vice?Chancellor, Distinguished Fellow (Distinguished Profes?sor), Director of Immunology and Translational Research Group at Victoria University, Australia, and Immunology Program Director at the Australian Institute for Musculo?skeletal Science, Australia. Previously, she has held several leadership roles including Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research Partnerships, and Associate Provost. She received her PhD majoring in Immunology in 1995 from the University of Melbourne and the Advanced Certificate in Protein Crys?tallography from Birkbeck College, University of London. Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is a world-renowned researcher who has been recognized with over 100 awards for the outstanding results of her research. She has more than 510 research publications and 22 patents to her credit; her interests are in vaccine and drug development for cancer and chronic, infectious, and autoimmune diseases.