Together with Australian State Institutes and Academies of Sport, and National Sporting Organisations, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has developed a framework to inform the resumption of sport while at the same time, preserving public health and minimising...
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has today announced the postponement of the 2020 SMA Conference due to the ongoing health concerns surrounding COVID-19 and the government restrictions in place. The 2020 SMA Conference was set to be held in Melbourne on October 14-17...
With many people now working from home, many are spending the day hunched over their desk. Territory Sportsmedicine's Lauren Peterson shows us how we can stretch at our desk to stay active and pain free. These stretches are vital during isolation and take as little as...
Sports Medicine Australia has teamed up with Accredited Sports Dietitian Chris Fonda to bring you tips to stay #HealthyAtHome. Chris will answer questions regarding to Vitamin D and the challenges we face during COVID-19 and during self-isolation....
SMA Member Dr Geoffrey Thompson was recently recognised as the 2020 NT Australian of the year for his role in evacuating people during the wake of cyclone Tracey in 1974. Since then he’s been an amazing achiever, combing his passion for aviation and medicine, flying...
We hope that you are well and that you are coping with the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. There is no doubt that the impact of this public health threat on sport has been vast. We want to assure you of our commitment to sport in Australia and...