Sunshine Coast, QLD – Health professionals from across Queensland gathered on 14 March 2026 at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute Auditorium for an educational seminar organised by the Queensland State Council of Sports Medicine Australia, with support from ASICS.
The session focused on the management of anterior shoulder instability in athletes, a condition commonly seen in both competitive and recreational sports. Attendees included sports physicians, general practitioners, physiotherapists, and medical trainees seeking to strengthen their clinical knowledge.
The multidisciplinary panel featured upper limb surgeon Dr Joe Coory, sports and pain specialist Dr Mark Wilson, GP registrar and orthopaedic sports fellow Dr Juan Paulo Panti, sports and exercise psychologist Dr Domonique Doyle, and sports physiotherapists David Donnelly and Laura Wade.
Among the presenters, Filipino doctor Dr Juan Paulo Panti shared his clinical insights on shoulder injuries. Dr Panti previously trained and worked as an orthopaedic surgeon before transitioning into general practice, with a special interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics.
During his presentation, Dr Panti discussed shoulder anatomy, clinical examination techniques used in diagnosing anterior shoulder instability, and the underlying mechanisms of shoulder dislocation. He outlined how bones, ligaments, muscles, and soft tissue structures work together to allow the shoulder’s wide range of motion, particularly in athletes involved in overhead and contact sports.
“Understanding the anatomy is crucial to identifying the mechanisms behind shoulder injuries,” Dr Panti said. “For clinicians managing athletes, it is essential to recognise how stability and mobility interact within the joint.”
Participants noted the practical value of the session, particularly the way it connected surgical knowledge with non-surgical management approaches.
The seminar forms part of the continuing professional education initiatives of Sports Medicine Australia, which regularly delivers training aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries.
The event also highlighted the contribution of Filipino healthcare professionals in Australia, with Dr Panti’s participation reflecting the growing presence of Filipino practitioners in specialised medical fields.
Organisers said demand for expertise in sports injury management continues to grow as participation in physical activity increases across Australia.
