Media Releases
Sports Medicine Australia has commented on a range of topical issues. A list of Media can be found below. For media enquiries, contact Amanda Boshier, National Media Manager on 03 9674 8703, mobile 0412 224 729 or email amanda.boshier@sma.org.auImportance of trained sports personnel highlighted by recent heart attack
The importance of having trained sports safety personnel on the sidelines has again been highlighted by the recent incident involving a junior soccer player who suffered a heart attack and only survived as a result of quickly administered CPR, Sports …
more...Visiting international health and exercise expert
According to the latest study by the World Health Organisation the leading causes of global mortality are: high blood pressure (13% of total deaths), tobacco use (9%), high blood glucose (6%), physical inactivity (6%), and obesity (5%). Physical inactivity is …
more...Physical activity is everyone’s business
A think-tank of peak sports health bodies has highlighted the importance of a community-wide strategy to promote physical activity.
Representatives from the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and the Australasian College …
more...Improve golf game, and health, with a… golf buggy?
With the 2013 golf season approaching and some comfortable autumn weather inspiring many to take to the golf course, Sports Medicine Australia, the peak body for sports medicine and sports science, are encouraging golfers to get the maximum health benefits …
more...Sports Medicine Australia announces new partnership
Sports Medicine Australia and Sixty4 Sports Bras have announced a partnership with the aim to encourage more women to exercise in comfort.
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has been the peak organisation for professionals in sports medicine and science for the …
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