News Archive
Game, set, match to tennis safety
January 27th, 2009
With The Australian Tennis Open inspiring many to take to the sport, tennis players can reduce their risk of injury by following tips from Smartplay’s Preventing Tennis Injuries Fact Sheet.
Developed in association with Tennis Australia, the fact sheet encourages… more...
Homeless educated on sport safety
October 29th, 2008
Some of Victoria’s homeless were educated on the principles of sport safety recently to ensure them a place as a volunteer Sports Trainer at this year’s Homeless World Cup – an annual international street soccer tournament uniting teams of homeless… more...
Olympic gold – and Australia’s economy – harmed by injuries
August 25th, 2008
Australia needs a greater emphasis on sports injury prevention, says Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and not just in order to win more Olympic gold.
Gold medal hopefuls Jana Rawlinson (400m hurdles), Nathan Deakes (50km walk) and John Steffensen (400m) all… more...
Sports coaches to benefit from Bendigo conference
June 11th, 2008
Bendigo will host The 10th Annual Victorian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Exercise, SMX2008, later this month where issues specific to sports coaches will be a focus. Excessive alcohol consumption, drought affected sporting grounds, hard ground injuries,… more...
Sports medicine conference moves regional
May 26th, 2008
The 10th Annual Victorian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Exercise, SMX2008, is making its first regional appearance in Bendigo. The conference, hosted by Sports Medicine Australia Victorian Branch, will provide those involved in sport with insight into… more...
