SMA members achieve great feats everyday in the sports medicine world. They are the team behind the team or athlete, that help them achieve the ultimate success. With that in mind we sat down with SMA member and Australian team physio Kate Beerworth ahead of the ICC...
Archie Veera
SMA Members Honoured at Australia Day Awards
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) would like to pay tribute to and congratulate members Peter Dornan (AM) and Craig Purdam (OAM) for their outstanding achievements in the sports medicine and exercise science field. The pair were honoured for their accomplishments on...
Vale Dr Hugh Hazard AM
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,...
Tournament Scheduling Associated with Lower Injury Incidence in Elite One-Day Cricket
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...
Launch of latest Adult Pre-Exercise Screening System for health and fitness industry
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...
Sailing: Sydney to Hobart
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...