Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) would like to pay tribute to Dr Hugh Hazard, an ASMF Fellow and valued member of our SMA community who passed away earlier this month, aged 77. Dr Hazard was extremely well-respected in the world of sport, particularly in rugby league,...
Match scheduling plays an important role in player workload and consequently, injury risk. This blog is based on a study by Dr John Orchard, Dr Alex Kountouris and Dr Kevin Sims of Cricket Australia on workload variations and other schedule-related factors in terms of...
In collaboration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and Fitness Australia, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is today pleased to announce the launch of the newly developed Adult Pre-Exercise Screening System (APSS) which includes an updated Screening Tool...
Tahlia Zaloumis spoke with Barry Schipplock, six-time Sydney to Hobart sailor and 'Matrix' crew member, on his passion for yachting and an introduction to sports medicine issues associated with the sport. 74 years on, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is renowned as one...
Kiara Johnson - Sports Trainer and SMA Presenter (VIC) How did you get involved at SMA? I initially got involved with SMA back when I did my Level 1 Sports Trainer course in 2006. After my Level 1, I did all the modules relating to becoming a Level 2 Sports Trainer....
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Knox as its new Chief Executive Officer. Commenting on the appointment, SMA Board Chairman, Dr Andrew Jowett said, “as a highly experienced association executive, Craig will bring...