February 9, 2012

Sports House, Ken Brown Function Room

7.30pm-9.00pm

Presenter: Brett Kemble

Topic: Barefoot Running: Friend or Foe?

Contact: sylvia.rybakowska@physiotherapy.asn.au on 02 8748 1508

With the temperature in Perth set to hit over 36 degrees over the coming days, Sports Medicine Australia WA urges all sporting bodies to adopt a sensible and flexible approach to the heat. Exercising or playing sport in hot or humid conditions can lead to dehydration, heat illness and sometimes the more serious consequence of heat stroke.

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Cairns upcoming courses – Sports Medicine Australia Courses held at High Flyers Room – Cazalys Stadium, Tills St, Cairns

Saturday 18^th Feb – Sports First Aid 8:30am – 5pm

Saturday and Sunday 25^{th &} 26^th Feb – Level 1 Sports Trainer 8:00am – 4:45pm both days

Sunday 26^th Feb – Sports Trainer Reaccreditation 12:15pm – 12:45pm

Sunday 26^th Feb – Introduction to Taping 12:45pm – 3pm

Please complete the attached registration form with payment details and return to gjohnston@sportsmedicine.com.au or fax 3367 2800 to secure your spot on the course

Course Outcomes include:
• Describe a basic understanding of spinal cord anatomy and injuries
• Describe the possible causes of spinal injuries
• Detail the signs and symptoms of a patient with suspected spinal injuries
• Demonstrate how to move a casualty with suspected spinal injuries
• Detail the principles of immobilisation for spinal injuries
• Detail and demonstrate the management of head and spinal injuries
• Detail and demonstrate the precautions necessary for the transportation of casualties with suspected spinal injuries.

The course will have a specific emphasis on the management of spinal injuries in contact sports and ensure the medical team is well equipped to handled any on field emergency.

To enquire about upcoming courses contact our office on 02 6247 5115, act@sma.org.au or visit the course calendar found on this website.

Exercising or playing sport in hot or humid conditions can lead to dehydration, heat illness and sometimes the more serious consequence of heat stroke.

Sports Doctor and Sports Medicine Australia spokesperson, Dr Shane Brun said those who are active need to exercise common sense during hot weather.

“At any time the temperature reaches over 30 degrees people need to take certain precautions to avoid putting themselves at risk,” said Dr Brun.

“Simple things such as staying hydrated by drinking water before, during and after exercise; avoiding the hottest part of the day; taking more rest breaks than usual; wearing sun protection and not pushing yourself to the limit all aid in reducing the risk of heat illness.

“There is no point pushing your body to the extreme, it won’t do anything for your fitness and is more likely to impact on your health in a negative way.

“While people may see the Aus Open tennis players battling it out on centre court and strive to emulate their performance, people must remember that they are elite athletes who have trained for these conditions.

“Before being active know what can contribute to heat illness, know what the symptoms are and know how you can avoid it,” said Dr Brun.

Factors contributing to heat illness include: high air temperature, heavy clothing, high humidity, lack of fitness and high exercise intensity.

Symptoms of heat illness include: light-headedness, nausea, headache, confusion, not sweating, and aggressive or irrational behaviour.

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Media enquiries: Amanda Boshier, National Media Manager,

phone 03 9674 8703 or mobile 0412 224 729.

Sports Medicine Australia has a host of spokespersons available to speak on the issue of heat and tennis injuries in general.

Exercising or playing sport in hot or humid conditions can lead to dehydration, heat illness and sometimes the more serious consequence of heat stroke. 

Sports Doctor and Sports Medicine Australia spokesperson, Dr Shane Brun said those who are active need to exercise common sense during hot weather.

“At any time the temperature reaches over 30 degrees people need to take certain precautions to avoid putting themselves at risk,” said Dr Brun.

“Simple things such as staying hydrated by drinking water before, during and after exercise; avoiding the hottest part of the day; taking more rest breaks than usual; wearing sun protection and not pushing yourself to the limit all aid in reducing the risk of heat illness.

“There is no point pushing your body to the extreme, it won’t do anything for your fitness and is more likely to impact on your health in a negative way.

“While people may see the Aus Open tennis players battling it out on centre court and strive to emulate their performance, people must remember that they are elite athletes who have trained for these conditions.

“Before being active know what can contribute to heat illness, know what the symptoms are and know how you can avoid it,” said Dr Brun.

Factors contributing to heat illness include: high air temperature, heavy clothing, high humidity, lack of fitness and high exercise intensity.

Symptoms of heat illness include: light-headedness, nausea, headache, confusion, not sweating, and aggressive or irrational behaviour.

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Media enquiries: Amanda Boshier, National Media Manager,

phone 03 9674 8703 or mobile 0412 224 729.

Sports Medicine Australia has a host of spokespersons available to speak on the issue of heat and tennis injuries in general.

This will be a team physician course geared towards the practical issues of working with high-level athletes in a team sports setting! We will learn from the best! We will address controversial topics where agreement may not exist and new evidence on diagnosis and treatment. We will challenge existing dogma. Upon arrival in Oslo, participants will receive cases illustrating specific scenarios, which we will address through small-group discussions, plenary lectures and panel discussions.

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