Dr. Michael O’Brien to Serve IOC Fellowship at Steadman Philippon Research Institute

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Australian postdoc researcher and hip and groin physiotherapist Dr. Michael O'Brien joins Steadman Philippon Research Institute for IOC Fellowship GNWAustralian postdoc researcher and hip and groin physiotherapist becomes first IOC visiting fellow hosted at SPRITHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountVail, CO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) welcomed its first visiting research fellow through a program SPRI supported in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).In December 2025, SPRI secured a $100,000 gift from longtime supporter Bjorn Erik Borgen to sustain a critical training and career development initiative within the IOC’s Research Centres of Excellence network. As a member of the U.S. Coalition for the Prevention of Illness & Injury in Sport, SPRI represents one of 11 global centres participating in the program.Borgen’s contribution funds the 2026 SPRI‑Borgen IOC Research Centre Training and Career Development Travel Award Program, supporting Ph.D. students, postdoctoral scholars and research fellows.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againMichael O’Brien, Ph.D., BHSc, a physiotherapist and postdoctoral research fellow from Melbourne, Australia, has recently joined SPRI for a three-week session. Dr. O’Brien currently serves as a research fellow in hip pain and hip dysplasia in young adults at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine (LASEM) Research Centre, focusing on complex musculoskeletal hip and groin injuries. He also works clinically at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group as part of The Hip & Groin Clinic.“We are pleased to welcome Dr. O’Brien to SPRI as we launch this fellowship program with the IOC,” said Marc J. Philippon, M.D., Chairman of SPRI and Managing Partner of The Steadman Clinic. “He brings with him a wealth of experience from one of Australia’s premier universities (La Trobe). His expertise in hip research and clinical care will meaningfully contribute to our award‑winning work, and we look forward to collaborating with him.”“This fellowship strengthens SPRI’s longstanding partnership with the IOC and expands our role in the global research community,” Dr. Philippon added.Dr. O’Brien has spent 18 years as a physiotherapist, with the past decade focused on hip and groin pain particularly in young active populations.“I’ve worked extensively in soccer, including time with Melbourne Victory,” said Dr. O’Brien. “Hip and groin injuries are common in the sport, and that experience shaped my special interest in this area, both clinically and in research.”He continued: “I’ve also collaborated closely with orthopaedic surgeons who focus on adult hip dysplasia—an area historically under‑recognized in physiotherapy. Misdiagnosis and poor management have been common challenges. I hope to deepen my understanding of this condition at SPRI and learn from Dr. Philippon and his team.”Dr. Johnny Huard, SPRI’s Chief Scientific Officer, worked closely with Borgen to re‑establish the fellowship grant and looks forward to hosting Dr. O’Brien.“Bjorn Borgen has always understood the value of international collaboration,” said Dr. Huard. “Hosting outstanding scholars like Dr. O’Brien is exactly why he was committed to sustaining this program, and this collaboration reflects the strength of SPRI and the IOC Research Centres network.”This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.During his fellowship at SPRI, Dr. O’Brien will participate in a robust research exchange focused on intervention development, postoperative hip rehabilitation, return‑to‑sport decision‑making and collaborative registry and research methodologies.“This program encourages exchange across IOC centres to foster collaboration, shared decision‑making and data sharing,” said Dr. O’Brien. “I hope to build relationships that lead to future collaborative projects and encourage colleagues to visit SPRI.”SPRI CEO Dan Drawbaugh emphasized the importance of the program.“Education has always been central to SPRI’s mission,” said Drawbaugh. “This fellowship reinforces our global presence and the IOC’s recognition of our work. Dr. O’Brien’s decision to join us from La Trobe underscores the value of SPRI’s role in one of the IOC’s 11 global research centres.”Dr. O’Brien is one of six fellows supported by Borgen’s gift. The other fellows include:Amy Williams — UK Collaborating Centre for Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCISS), traveling to Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre (OSTRC)Emilie Scholten Sjølie — OSTRC, traveling to Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC), CalgaryGuilherme Vinicius da Costa — LASEM, traveling to Sports Orthopaedic Research Centre – Copenhagen (SORC‑C)Marcella Ferraz Pazzinatto — LASEM, traveling to SIPRC, CalgaryMatthew Neill — SIPRC, traveling to Amsterdam Collaboration on Health & Safety in Sport (ACHSS)Marianne Kipp Steadman Philippon Research Institute 970-401-8734 mkipp@sprivail.org Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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