Partners and Supporters

Sports Medicine Australia is proud of its partnerships with the following companies. Their financial support is integral to SMA carrying out its support services to sport and the physically active community in Australia. SMA recommends the sponsors’ products on the basis that they are amongst the highest quality in their field. SMA’s recommendation is shown by the printing of the SMA logo and the words “SMA recommended” on the product.

	Asics For 55 years, Asics has been the supreme architect of technical athletic footwear that maximise performance and minimise the risk of injury. Asics enviable position as industry leader in technical shoe development is a recognition of Asics understanding of the science and biomechanics of sport, and as its understanding improves, so too does its footwear. However, in their quest to be the best, asics face new challenges to help athletes succeed in their chosen sports whilst remaining injury free www.asics.com.au
	Beiersdorf Beiersdorf, manufacturer and marketers of market leading brands, Nivea and Elastoplast, are proud to continue the long association with SMA and the ongoing major sponsorship of the Safer Sport Program. The Elastoplast Sport brand is synonymous with high quality sports medicine products. It is used by elite sporting clubs across the nation and is an official supplier to the AIS. www.elastoplastsport.com.au
	Novartis Consumer Health Voltaren relieves pain and reduces inflammation (swelling and redness). It is used to treat: • different types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis • other painful conditions where swelling is a problem such as back pain, rheumatism, muscle strains, sprains and tendonitis (e.g. tennis elbow) • menstrual cramps (period pain) www.novartis.com.au
	Sustagen Sustagen Sport has been specifically developed by dietitians to provide the essential vitamins and minerals needed to help athletes achieve optimal nutrition. Sustagen Sport is a delicious, low fat, nutritious liquid meal which can be easily incorporated into the daily diet regime. High in calcium, iron and protein, Sustagen Sport is the ideal recovery food. www.sustagensport.com.au
	DJO Global DJO Global is a leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medical devices and services that provide solutions for Musculoskeletal Health, Vascular Health and Pain Management. The Company’s products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. Incorporating 8 major brands – Aircast®, Chattanooga™, CMF™, Compex®, DJO Surgical, DonJoy®, Empi® and ProCare®, the combined DJO Global brand reflects the integration of the company and the well-established name and reputation of their products in the marketplace. www.djoglobal.com
	Playsafe Mouthguards A mouth guard is essential for protecting your teeth when playing sport. Only a moulded, custom made mouthguard will guarantee the best protection from impacts. All playsafe sports mouthguards are nationally recommended by Sports Medicine Australia. Independently tested and assessed by Universities and relied upon by elite athletes worldwide, a PLAYSAFE mouthguard gives proven state of the art protection to reduce the risk of injury and provides the comfort to allow you to perform confidently at your best. www.playsafemouthguards.com.au