On Tuesday 25th March Prime Minister Morrison released Stage 2 restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 In Australia. Outdoor exercise in groups of up to 10 people (such as with “boot camp”) is permitted under these restrictions, however, there are good reasons why...
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SMA Member Peter Larkins Q&A on Triple M
Longstanding SMA member Peter Larkins sat down with Ed and Darce on Triple M's Hot Breakfast show discussing and answering listeners questions regarding the Coronavirus. Read some of the key points below. What should we be doing? Well we have to take information from...
SMA member DR Peter Brukner speaks about the Olympics and COVID-19
SMA member Dr Peter Brukner is a long serving member of the International Olympic Committee and he spoke with Perth radio station 6PR to dissolve the potential issues being faced by the Olympics in Tokyo with the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the interview with 6PR...
SMA pauses all face to face service delivery
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) will pause all face to face service delivery including Safer Sport course delivery, Sports Medical Coverage services and local in person professional development events effective immediately. The decision has been made by SMA in...
Sports Medicine Australia statement on COVID-19
Published - Thursday March 12, 6pm. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) would like to assure our members, clients, suppliers and partners that we are monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information and advice closely. The situation is constantly evolving all around the...
SMA’s Athletic Lower back symposium: Put your back into it Review
Sports Medicine Australia's State Council Member Luke Nelson reviews SMA's Athletic lower back pain symposium held at Melbourne University on Sunday February 9. It was an action packed day featuring a multidisciplinary lineup of speakers which aimed to help...