| Professional
Education Calendar of Events 2008 |
| The calendar of Professional Education events for 2008 has not been finalised yet. Please check back at a later date for further information.
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| Event |
Topic |
Date |
State |
Overview
& Speakers |
| March |
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| State AGM |
AGM including Guest Speaker |
Tue 18 |
QLD |
SMA Queensland is holding their Annual General Meeting at Sports House, Milton. The AGM will also include a guest speaker. For more information, contact Mark Brown on 07 3367 2700 or email mbrown@sportsmedicine.com.au |
| Seminar |
Physical Activity |
Tue 18 |
WA |
This seminar will present interesting case studies and latest research projects in the area of physical activity, medicine and science in sport. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
Meeting |
Gold Coast Region SMA Member Networking meeting |
Mon 31 |
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This meeting will allow SMA members in the Gold Coast region an excellent opportunity to network and hear from a guest speaker. For more information, contact Mark Brown on 07 3367 2700 or email mbrown@sportsmedicine.com.au |
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| Seminar |
On the road to Beijing - Sports Science behind the athletes performance and selection |
Wed 2 |
SA |
This is a unique opportunity for Members to experience world first performance technology and to increase awareness of the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in high performance sports. Held at SA Sports Institute, Kidman Park, 7.30 - 9.30pm. To register for this event or for more information, contact Narelle van Leuven on 08 8234 8369 or email narelle@smasa.asn.au |
State Conference |
2008 SMA WA State Conference |
Sat 19 - Sun 20 |
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The SMA WA 2008 Conference features a range of topics. For more information on the Conference Program click here to download the conference brochure The Conference will be held at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah. For more information email karen@smawa.asn.au or phone 08 9285 8033. |
Seminar |
Tackling Shoulder Injuries & Taping |
Mon 21 |
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This seminar is designed to give participants knowledge about common injuries to the shoulder and will provide practical experience in a variety
of taping techniques to help athletes return to play, safely. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
| Seminar |
Tendon Pathology |
Mon 28 |
ACT |
Presented by Wes Cormick, this seminar will be held at Sports House ACT, 100 Maitland St, Hackett. For more information, click here or contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115. |
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Presentation |
Self Massage |
Thu 1 |
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The topic of Self Massage will be presented by leading ACT Soft Tissue Therapists at Clinic 88. For more information, contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115.
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Seminar |
Basic Life Support |
Mon 12 |
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Saving lives with CPR has never been easier. In a move aimed at increasing survival rates from cardiac arrest, the Australia Resuscitation Council
has made new recommendations on how CPR is performed. This practical seminar will teach the new guidelines for compressing and ventilating
for adults and children and will demonstrate the use of Automated External Defi brillation (AED). The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
| Seminar |
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Surgical options and rehabitilation |
Tue 13 |
SA |
Three orthopaedic surgeons will discuss their respective surgical technique for anterior cruciate reconstruction. Their respective physiotherapists will then discus the rehabilitation process to return the individual to previous level of functioning.
Some of the learning outcomes will include: understanding early potential complications of ACL reconstructions surgery; becoming familiar with the different stages of rehabilitation of an ACL reconstruction; and the importance of maintaining fitness levels in athletes rehabilitations ACL injuries. This seminar will be held at Next Generation - War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, 7.30 - 9.30pm. To register for this event or for more information, contact Narelle van Leuven on 08 8234 8369 or email narelle@smasa.asn.au |
Cafe Series |
Business Skills |
Wed 14 |
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This Cafe Series presentation on Business Skills will be held from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Detour Cafe, 610 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
| State Conference |
2008 SMA Queensland State Conference |
May 24 - 25 |
QLD |
SMA Queensland's 2008 Conference will be held at Legends Hotel, Surfers Paradise. For more information, contact Mark Brown on 07 3367 2700 or email mbrown@sportsmedicine.com.au |
Seminar |
Crisis Management |
Wed 28 |
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This practical seminar for accredited sports trainers teaches the skills required for transporting the injured athlete, manual immobilisation for a
suspected spinal injury and the use of portable oxygen equipment. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
Networking Dinner |
SMA-ACT Networking Dinner |
Thu 29 |
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This popular event for ACT's calendar will be held at the Australian Institute of Sport, 7pm. For more information, contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115.
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CISM2008 |
Careers in Sports Medicine & Science |
Sun 1 |
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SMA-VIC hold's an annual "Careers in Sports Medicine & Science" Seminar, which is aimed at senior secondary, TAFE and tertiary students. The Seminar aims to inform prospective students of Sports Medicine and Sports Science career paths. The seminar will be held at Sports House, South Melbourne from 9am to 1pm. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
Seminar |
Pre & Post Competition Massage |
Wed 11 |
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This seminar will teach participants basic skills and techniques for pre and post competition massage of the lower limbs to assist in athlete recovery
& rehabilitation. This is a hands-on seminar to practice techniques on other participants. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
| Seminar |
Cricket Injuries: treatment, biomechanics and rehabilitation |
Wed 18 |
SA |
This seminar will look at signs, symptoms and investigations associated with common cricket injuries. It will also look at the role of technique in injury causation and rehabilitation. This seminar will be held at Adelaide Oval, 7.30 - 9.30pm. To register for this event or for more information, contact Narelle van Leuven on 08 8234 8369 or email narelle@smasa.asn.au
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State Conference |
SMX-2008 Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport & Exercise |
Sun 22 |
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SMA-Victoria State Conference - SMX2007 - Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Exercise will be held at the All Seasons, Bendigo 8.30am - 5pm. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
Seminar |
Special Populations - Adolescent to Aged |
Wed 25 |
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This seminar will teach you all about the various injuries related to growth and development which affect young children, as well as the common
overuse injuries seen in older athletes. Learn how to identify and correctly manage injuries for safer sport. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
Seminar |
Where does the Sports Chiro fit within Sports Medicine? |
Mon 30 |
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The topic of "Where does the Sports Chiro fit within Sports Medicine?" will be presented by Peter Garbutt. For more information, click here or contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115.
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State Conference |
NSW Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport |
Sat 5 |
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Cafe Series |
Media and Marketing |
Wed 9 |
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This Cafe Series presentation on Media and Merketing will be held from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Detour Cafe, 610 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
Presentation |
Compression Garments |
Thu 17 |
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Shona Halson will present the latest on Compression Garments. For more information, contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115.
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Seminar |
Warm Up, Cool Down, Stretching & Recovery |
Wed 30 |
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Learn a variety of techniques for pre and post exercise in order to help prevent injuries and optimise recovery from activity. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
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Seminar |
Shut Down by Shin Pain |
Wed 27 |
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Learn how to recognise and manage the common types of shin pain such as Compartment Syndrome, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome & Stress
Fractures. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
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| Seminar |
Practical lifestyle strategies to prevent osteoporosis / physical activity and nutrition for bone health |
Wed 10 |
SA |
This seminar will be held at Next Generation - War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide. To register for this event or for more information, contact Narelle van Leuven on 08 8234 8369 or email narelle@smasa.asn.au
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Cafe Series |
Diabetes |
Wed 10 |
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This Cafe Series presentation will be held from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Detour Cafe, 610 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
Seminar |
Nutrition for Peak Performance |
Wed 17 |
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This seminar will help you discover the best foods to eat pre, during and post exercise for optimum performance and recovery. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
Presentation |
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency |
Thu 18 |
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Seminar |
Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete |
Wed 15 |
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In order to return to play safely after injury, it is important for athletes to complete a rehabilitation program. This seminar will teach rehabilitation
methods and provide exercise prescription for common sports injuries. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
National Conference |
Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport |
Oct 16 - 18 |
Hamilton Island |
The 2008 Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport will be held at Hamilton Island. More information will be made available closer to the date. For more information email Davina Sanders or phone 02 6241 9344 or visit acsms08 |
| Seminar |
Polidocanol Injection |
Mon 27 |
ACT |
Presented by Wes Cormick, this seminar will be held at Sports House ACT, 100 Maitland St, Hackett. For more information, contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115. |
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Seminar |
Taping Symposium |
Wed 5 |
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On this occasion, popular demand will determine what taping techniques will be covered to help the athlete return to play, safely. Participants will
move between stations gaining insight from a range of health professionals. The seminar will be held at the FJ Clarke Lecture Complex, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For more information, email info@smawa.asn.au or call 08 9285 8033 |
State AGM |
SMA-SA Annual General Meeting |
Fri 7 |
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SMA South Australia's Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 7th September at Tennis SA Board Room, from 6.30pm onwards. For more information contact Narelle van Leuven on 08 8234 8369 or email narelle@smasa.asn.au |
Sports Trainer Conference |
SMA-VIC Sports Trainers Conference |
Sat 15 |
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The Sports Trainer Conference will be held at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Albert Park. The conference features a unique mix of practical activities, workshops, case studies and lectures. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
Cafe Series |
Special & Unusual Cases |
Wed 26 |
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This Cafe Series presentation will be held from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at Detour Cafe, 610 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. For more information, contact Jennifer Melvin on 03 9674 8707 or email jennifer@vic.sma.org.au |
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Presentation |
Tape Allergy |
Thu 4 |
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Presented by Catherine Drummond, this seminar will be held at Sports House ACT, 100 Maitland St, Hackett. For more information, contact Trish Donoghue on trish@sportsmedicineact.org.au or phone 02 6247 5115. |
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Conference |
SMA-SA State Conference |
13 - 15 March 2009 |
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SMA South Australia State Conference is scheduled for Friday 13th to Sunday 15th March, 2009. The conference theme is Working with a Sporting Team and will be held at the McCracken Country Club, Victor Harbour. Contact Narelle van Leuven on 08 8234 8369 or email narelle@smasa.asn.au |
Conference |
be active '09 |
14 - 17 October 2009 |
Brisbane |
be active '09 combines the 2009 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, the Seventh National Physical Activity Conference and the Sixth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference. be active '09 brings together some of the finest speakers from Australia and around the world to present a comprehensive scientific forum on all facets of these fields - from elite performance to community participation in sport, physical activity and their impact on individual and public health. For more information visit www.beactive09.com or email acsms@sma.org.au |
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