Sue Mayes’ masterclass offers a practical guide to recognising, assessing, and managing Lisfranc joint injuries in sport. She explains the anatomy and stability of the midfoot, and shows how these injuries may arise from either trauma or repetitive overload, especially in athletes and dancers.

The session highlights key clinical signs, including plantar bruising, midfoot pain, and loss of power, as well as the value of weight-bearing imaging and careful palpation. Sue also outlines a progressive rehab approach: offloading early, restoring strength and mobility, then rebuilding balance, propulsion, and sport-specific function.

Her main message is clear: catch these injuries early and prioritise stability to reduce the risk of long-term dysfunction.

Dr. Sue Mayes is a senior lecturer in Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, having recently retired from her role as Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet since 1997 and a leading authority on injury prevention and rehabilitation in elite dancers. Sue holds a PhD on hip joint health in ballet and leads groundbreaking research on joint health at La Trobe University. Beyond ballet, she has consulted for elite sports organizations world-wide including premier league football, AFL, cricket, rugby, basketball and athletics. In 2020, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her outstanding contributions to physiotherapy.

This Masterclass has been validated by official accreditation bodies worldwide. For all other regions, participants will receive a CPD certificate with details on the duration of the course.

Accreditation for the Netherlands (CKR, Keurmerk, Kwaliteitshuis) & PQK in Belgium can only be obtained with a Premium+ membership.