Dr Angus Chard PhD
He is a second-generation Sports Podiatrist, awarded a Doctorate in Biomechanics, emphasis, Paediatric Pathomechanics in 2018, by The University of Sydney (USYD). With more than 30 years of clinical experience and the highest academic achievement, he is passionate about helping patients balance the available evidence with clinically effective treatments. He continues to progress the evidence for performance and risk profiling of athletes and lower-limb interventions through his affiliation with The University of Sydney as an Honorary Associate and guest lecturer within the School of Medicine and Health.
Dr Angus Chard PhD
Dr. Angus Chard is a second-generation Sports Podiatrist, awarded a Doctorate in Biomechanics, emphasis, Paediatric Pathomechanics in 2018, by The University of Sydney (USYD).
Academic CV
- 2018 – Doctor of Philosophy (School of Medicine and Health Science): ‘Podiatric Muskuloskeltal Medicine; Paediatric Pathomechanics.’
- 2013 – Masters by Research converted to PhD ‘Paediatric Biomechanics.’
- 2007 – B.Sc (Podiatry)
- 1996 – Fellow of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Medicine (Sports Podiatry)
- 1993 – Diploma Health Science (Podiatry)
- 2017 – The effect of unsupportive and supportive footwear on children’s multisegment foot dynamics. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/18659
- 2018 – Talent Identification of New South Wales Adolescent Athletes: What is needed for successful transition to elite sports performance? LP180100623
- Sanders, R., Orr, R., Chiu, C., Chard, A., Tompsett, C., Fleeton, J., Davies, T., Fong Yan, A. (2018). Development of talent of adolescents in Australian sports high schools, In Pedro Morouço, Portugal: ESECS/Instituto Politcnico de Leiria.
- Fleeton, J, Chard, A, Fong Yan, A, Sanders, S. (2018) Change of direction speed deficit in adolescent athletes. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 26(6): 28.
- McKay, M. J., Baldwin, J. N., Ferreira, P., Simic, M., Vanicek, N., Hiller, C. E., . . . Chard, A,. . . Pourkazemi, F. (2015). 1000 Norms Project: protocol of a cross-sectional study cataloguing human variation. Physiotherapy.
Chard, A., Greene, A., J, Burn - s., & Smith R. (2015). Effect of thong style flip flops on children’s sidestep kinematics. Sports Biomechanics, under review Chard, A., Greene, A., J, Burns., & Smith R. (2015). Effect of thong style flip flops on children’s sidestep kinematics. Paper presented at the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Poitiers, France.
- Chard, A., Greene, A., Hunt, A., Vanwanseele, B., & Smith, R. (2013). Effect of thong style flip-flops on children’s barefoot walking and jogging kinematics. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 6(1), 8.
- Chard, A., Greene, A., Hunt, A., Vanwanseele, B., & Smith, R. (2012). Effect of thong style flip-flops on children’s midfoot motion during gait. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(Suppl 1), O19.
- Smith, R., Wegener, C., Greene, A., Chard, A., & Fong Yan, A. (2012). Biomechanics of footwear design. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(Suppl 1), I1.
- Chard, A., Smith, R., Hunt, A., & Greene, A. (2011). Effect Thong Style Flip-Flop Footwear On Children’s Hallux Sagittal Plane Motion During Gait. Paper presented at the International Society of Biomechanics, Brussels, Belgium, pages.
- Chard, A., (1996) Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (Canberra, A.C.T.) Calcaneal Salter-Harris fracture; Case study.
- 2018 – International Conference of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (NYC, United States of America). Chard A et al: Effect of thong style flip-flops and supportive shoes on children’s midfoot joint power during the propulsive phase of walking
- 2015 – International Society of Biomechanics in Sport (Poitiers France). Chard A et al: Effect Thong Style Flip-Flop and supportive shoes on children’s barefoot sidestep kinematics.
- 2012 – International Conference of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (Sydney Australia). Chard A et al: Effect of thong style flip-flops on children’s midfoot motion during gait.
- 2011 – XXIII International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII (Brussels, Belgium). Chard A et al: Effect of thong style flip-flops on children’s hallux motion during gait.
- 2009 – Biannual University of Sydney student research conference. Chard A et al: Effect of thong’s on children’s lower limb biomechanics.
- 1996 – Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (Canberra, A.C.T.) Calcaneal Salter-Harris fracture; Case study.
- 2007 – Elsevier Prize for Excellence
- 2013 – Wegener, C. and A. Chard Australasian Podiatry Association. Practical 3D Gait Workshop: Understanding gait research and applying it to clinical practice.
- 2012 – Smith, R., Wegener, C., Greene, A., Chard, A., & Fong Yan, A. Biomechanics of footwear design. International Conference of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (Sydney Australia).
- Williams, C. M., Nester, C. & Morrison, S. C. (2019). International approaches to paediatric podiatry curricula: It’s the same, but different. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 12, 28.
- Caravaggi, P., Sforza, C., Leardini, A., Portinaro, N. & Panou, A. (2018). Effect of plano-valgus foot posture on midfoot kinematics during barefoot walking in an adolescent population. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 11, 55.
- Price, C., Andrejevas, V., Findlow, A., Graham-Smith, P., & Jones, R. (2014). Does flip-flop style footwear modify ankle biomechanics and foot loading patterns? Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(1), 40.
- Uritani, D, Fukumoto T, Matsumoto D, Shima M (2014). Reference values for toe grip strength among Japanese adults aged 20 to 79years: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(1): p. 28.
- Toshiyuki Kurihara T., Otsuka M., Tottori N., Hashimoto T., Isaka T,. Yamauchi J. (2013) Maximal muscle force and quantitative analysis of the intrinsic muscles of the foot by using MRI. Journal of Biomechanics
| May | 2016 | Attended Australian Podiatry Association NSW & ACT State Conference at Luna Park. |
| July | 2015 | Podium presentation: EFFECT THONG STYLE FLIP-FLOP AND SUPPORTIVE SHOES ON CHILDREN’S BAREFOOT SIDESTEP KINEMATICS. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Poitiers France. |
| Feb | 2015 | Published Journal Article: Full Proceedings accepted. Chard A et al: Effect Thong Style Flip-Flop and supportive shoes on children’s barefoot sidestep kinematics. Full Proceedings accepted. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport, Poitiers France. Edited by editor. publisher; 2015: |
| Feb | 2015 | Attended: Sports Nutrition Seminar (Bondi Surf Club) |
| Sept | 2014 | MatLab 3 Day course |
| Sept | 2013 | Assessing Lower Back Pain, (AAPSM Australian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine) |
| July | 2013 | Clinical Trials Workshop, Royal North Shore Hospital (USYD) |
| June | 2013 | Attended Australasian Podiatry Conference, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre |
| Mar | 2013 | Published Journal Article, Journal of foot and ankle research; Titled Effect of thong style flip-flops on children’s barefoot walking and jogging kinematics |
| Feb | 2013 | DIABETES Prevention & Management Clinical Workshop, Wentwest Sydney Local health District (WSLD) with Western Syndey Medicare Local (WSML) |
| Oct | 2012 | Soft Tissue Release Level 1; Foot Mobilisation Techniques Ted Jedynak |
| Apr | 2012 | Podium presentation: EFFECT OF THONGS ON CHILDREN’S BAREFOOT WALKING AND JOGGING KINEMATICS: iFAB 2012 (International Congress of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics; Sydney, Australia) |
| Apr | 2012 | FOOTWEAR DESIGN: iFAB 2012 (International Congress of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics; Sydney, Australia) – Workshop: |
| Feb | 2012 | Assistant Instructor Bronze Medallion Life Saving (10 weeks) |
| Jul | 2011 | Podium presentation: EFFECT OF THONG STYLE FLIP-FLOP FOOTWEAR ON HALLUX SAGITTAL PLANE MOTION DURING WALKING PROPULSION IN CHILDREN: ISB 2011 (International Society of Biomechanics; Brussels, Belgium) |
| Jun | 2011 | Footwear Biomechanics Symposium 2011; Tübingen, Germany |
| Jan | 2011 | Bronze Medallion Life Saving |
| Sept | 2010 | International Congress of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics;; Seattle, USA |
| Aug | 2010 | Growth Related problems and overuse injury in children and Adolescents. Presented by Dr Stuart Watson, Sports Medicine Physician. Sports Podiatry Group |
| Apr | 2010 | Latest Technology in Running Shoe Design. Sports Podiatry Group |
| 2009 to | Present | Research Masters, Biomechanics. TOPIC: INFLUENCE OF FOOTWEAR ON CHILDREN’S FOOT DEVELOPMENT |
| Sept | 2008 | Level 2: Middle Distance Running. Australian Track and Field Coaches Association. |
| Aug | 2008 | Level 1: Track and Field Athletics. Australian Track and Field Coaches Association. |
| Aug | 2008 | Foot and Lower Limb Biomechanics Conference. Dr. Kevin Kirby and Craig Payne. |
| Jul | 2008 | Foot and Ankle Strength Exercise Seminar/Workshop. Ashley Mahoney. Sydney, Australia. |
| Jun | 2008 | Dry Needling and Trigger Point Therapy: Advanced Musculoskeletal Training. Dr Paul Conneely. Sydney, Australia. |
| Jun | 2008 | The Talus/Foot Mobilisation and Manipulation: Advanced Musculoskeletal Training. Dr Paul Conneely. Sydney, Australia. |
| Jun | 2008 | Microsoft ACCESS. Sydney Community College. Sydney University. Australia. |
| May | 2008 | 1st Ray and Sagittal Plane Biomechanics Seminar: Howard Dananberg DPM. Sydney, Australia. |
| May | 2008 | Australian Podiatry Association (NSW) State Conference. Sydney, Australia. |
| Apr | 2008 | Microsoft Power Point Advanced. Sydney Community College. Sydney University. Australia. |
| Apr | 2008 | Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Day: Providing Complete Lower Limb Care; Lower Back and Pelvis Function and Assessment. University of Newcastle, Australia. |
| Mar | 2008 | Clinical Sports Medicine of the Lower Limb 2008: Australasian College of Sports Physicians. Sydney, Australia. |
| Feb | 2008 | Ultrasound; Lower Limb Workshop. Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Seminar. Hunter Valley, Australia. |
| Aug | 2007 | Intermediate Diabetes Assessment Workshop and Fundamentals of the Foot and Ankle. Port Macquarie, Australia. |
| Jul | 2007 | Advanced Examination of the Injured Knee. Dr Nigel Hope. Sports Medicine Australia. Sydney, Australia. |
| Mar | 2007 | Running Injuries Common Patterns of Dysfunction and Principles in Rehabilitation. Sports Medicine Australia. Sydney, Australia. |
| Feb | 2007 | Heel Pain round table discussion. Sports Podiatry Group. Sydney, Australia. |
| Nov | 2006 | Ski Boots and Fitting. Sports Podiatry Group. Sydney, Australia. |
| Aug | 2006 | Foot Orthoses Update. Craig Payne. Sydney, Australia. |
| Jul | 2006 | First Aid Course Update 2006. St Johns Ambulance. Sydney, Australia. |
| Nov | 2005 | Biomechanics of Cycling. Trish Wisby-Roth. Sports Podiatry Group. Sydney, Australia. |
| Oct | 2005 | Australasian Podiatry Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| Aug | 2005 | Calgary Sports Medicine Conference. Calgary, Canada. |
| Apr | 2005 | Advanced Radiology Workshop. Dr. Karl Landorf, Sydney, Australia. |
| Nov | 2002 | Soft Tissue Mobalisation and Neural Tension Workshop. Robyn Gant. Sports Podiatry Group. Sydney, Australia. |
| Jun | 2002 | Sports First Aider. Sports Medicine Australia. Sydney, Australia. |
| Oct | 2001 | National Science and Medicine in Sport Conference. Perth, Australia. |
| Oct | 2001 | Diabetes Treatment Protocol. Sydney, Australia. |
| Jun | 2001 | Lower limb Medial Compartment Syndrome. Sports Medicine Australia. Sydney, Australia. |
| May | 2001 | Australian Podiatry Conference. ACT, Australia. |
| May | 2000 | Sports Trainer, Level 1. Sports Medicine Australia. Sydney, Australia. |
| Nov | 1999 | Foot Mobilisation Course. Ted Jedynak. Sydney, Australia. |
| Oct | 1998 | Australian Conference in Science and Medicine In Sport. |
| Nov | 1997 | Ski Boot Fitting Course. CAN-SKI Program. Whistler, BC, Canada. |
| Sep | 1997 | American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Conference. Seattle, USA. |
| Oct | 1995 | Australian Conference in Science and Medicine In Sport. ACT, Australia. |
| Oct | 1995 | Seminar Presentation. Salter Harris Fractures Case Study. |
| May | 1995 | Australian Podiatry Conference. Brisbane, Australia. |
| Oct | 1994 | Australian Conference in Science and Medicine In Sport. Adelaide, Australia. |
| May | 1994 | Sterilization of Instruments Infection Control and HIV Update Seminar. Australian Podiatry Association. Sydney, Australia. |
| May | 1994 | Australian Podiatry Conference. ACT, Australia. |