Visit Sunshine Coast has released a promotional video featuring the 2023 ASICS SMA Conference. The event brought an estimated $950,000 to the Sunshine Coast, supporting locals and bringing much economic benefit to the region. Watch here. ...
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Sports Medicine Australia’s expert guide to long-distance running
Sports Medicine Australia’s running expert, Dr Luke Nelson, shares his top tips on preparing for, and running in, a long-distance event. How soon should I start training for a long-distance run? This depends on the target distance, your current fitness and how many...
2023 ASICS SMA Award Winners
Congratulations to all our Award winners at the 2023 ASICS SMA Conference, which was held from 11-14 October at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort in Twin Waters QLD. ASICS Medal for Best Paper Overall: A/Prof Joanne Kemp Wendy Ey Award for Best Paper – Women in Sport:...
2023 SMA Research Foundation Grant Recipients
SMA was thrilled to receive high-quality submissions this year, and after thorough consideration, we are excited to announce the successful recipients of the 2023 SMA Research Foundation Grants. Congratulations to the winners! Maree Cassimatis, University of Sydney...
2024 SMA & ACSEP Joint Conference
SAVE THE DATE The 2024 Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) and Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) Joint Conference will be held in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from 16-19 October 2024. Stay tuned for further details....
Australian athletes risk death, infertility, urinary incontinence and more: global expert warns
One of the world’s leading sports medicine experts warns Australian sports medicine professionals, athletes and coaches about the dangers to athletes of expending more energy than they consume. Up to 80% of athletes face a variety of serious medical conditions –...