Past
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View past professional development events run by SMA.
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September 2023
Concussion – from fundamentals to the future
Dates: 20 September 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: University of Canberra, Kirinari Street, Bruce ACT
The fundamentals of what concussion is and how to manage it at the community sport level, recent outcomes of the International Consensus Conference, and the outcomes of the Australian Government Senate Inquiry into concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports. See details
Sporting hip and groin symposium
Dates: 10 September 2023
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Novotel Melbourne on Collins, 270 Collins St, Melbourne VIC
A one-day symposium on the management of hip and groin pain in the athletic population including management of hip dysplasia, adductor pain, and femoroacetabular impingement, with discussions on rehabilitation, imaging, injectables and surgery. See details
Female athletes, body composition and eating disorders
Dates: 6 September 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
A critical conversation discussing signs and symptoms of changes in relationship with food and body, relationship between body composition and performance, and understanding of the ED/DE continuum and importance of early detection. See details
August 2023
Pelvic floor health in athletes
Dates: 30 August 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Jodie Dakic addressed common questions about the pelvic floor including its structure and function, symptoms and options for management, and normalising conversations for female athletes. See details.
Careers in Sports Medicine and Sports Science
Dates: 29 August 2023
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm AEST
Location: Online
Attendees learned what they need to do, and the pathways they can take, to pursue a successful career in medicine and allied health disciplines with a sports medicine focus. See details.
Top tips for an impressive presentation
Dates: 28 August 2023
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEST
Location: Online
An informative session led by 2023 ASICS SMA Conference Co-Chairs and Judging Chair on how to deliver an impactful academic presentation. See details.
Clinical anatomy and assessment of the knee joint
Dates: 24 August 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW
A/Prof Deirdre McGhee and Dr Paul Bloomfield revised the anatomy of the knee joint region, followed by a practical demonstration of the clinical assessment of the knee joint and discussion of common musculoskeletal pathologies of the knee joint. See details.
Optimising bone health in female athletes
Dates: 23 August 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Attendees learnt about nutritional factors for optimum bone health in female athletes, optimum exercise loading for bone, and risk factors and training errors predisposing to bone stress injury in female athletes. See details
Female sporting footwear
Date: 10 August 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Location: Bared Footwear, 36 Manchester Ln, Melbourne VIC
Speakers Brooke, Emma Madeleine discussed mods and orthoses, footwear injury risk, athletic and sport performance, learnings since the AFLW kicked off 8 years ago, and women athletes requirements in a football boot. See details
June & July 2023
Preparation, performance and physiotherapy: Women’s World Cup series
Date: 20 June, 27 June, 4 July and 11 July 2023
Time: 7pm – 8pm AEST
Location: Online
Over four weeks, attendees heard from world renowned speakers including Dr Andreas Serner, Dr Donna Lu, Prof Tim Meyer and Dr Steph Filbay as they explored topics such as tournament medical preparation, purposeful heading, high performance environments and ACL injuries. See details
Syndesmosis – To repair or not to repairACL Recovery without Surgery
Date: 3 July 2023
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: Online
Dr Steven Kent, Phil Bosson, Kurt Robertson and facilitator Paula Peralta, discussed latest evidence and surgical techniques for managing syndesmosis injuries including imaging and clinical findings, acute phase management, on-field assessment, rehabilitation phases, and return to play strategies. See details
May 2023
Treating the Injured Runner: An evidence-based practical approach
Date: 20 May 2023
Time: 9am – 5pm AEST
Location: The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, 1 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS
APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Brad Beer covered key areas of running rehabilitation, provided a comprehensive and structured approach for assessing and treating the injured runner, and offered evidence-based tips and best practices. See details
Fundamentals of Concussion in Sport
Date: 8 May 2023
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: University of Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce ACT
Dr Rob Reid AM discussed the fundamentals of concussion in a sporting context, including recognition and management, enhanced understanding of concussion injuries to manage player wellbeing, and return to play considerations. See details
There is no BEST way to run, but there are lots of BETTER ways
Date: 6 May 2023
Time: 2pm – 4pm AEST
Location: Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier St, Bruce ACT
Practical workshop with Luke Nelson and Peter Garbutt who spoke about minimising injury and aiding recovery by focussing on running techniques such as cadence and balance. See details
“Succinct, clear, simple tips that can be implemented right away.” – Attendee
Basic Concussion Essentials for Parents and Volunteers
Date: 3 May 2023
Time: 6pm – 7pm ACST
Location: Netball Northern Territory, 235 Abala Road, Marrara NT
Presenter, Dr Viran de Silva, discussed how to identify concussion symptoms, and manage and make referral decisions for suspected concussion injuries. See details
April 2023
Gender Bias in Pain, Rehabilitation and Performance
Date: 22 April 2023
Time: 8am – 3pm AWST
Location: 491 Wellington Street, Perth WA + Live Webinar
A symposium which explored research gaps that inform clinical practice for pain neuroscience, sports injury rehabilitation and performance. Panellists included A/Prof Tasha Stanton, Prof Sophia Nimphius, Dr Mervyn Travers, Cobie Starcevich, Dr Rachel Harris, and Dr Clare Ardern. See details
“It sparked personal reflection and the knowledge/perspectives shared by presenters was absolutely inspiring.” – Attendee
ACL Recovery without Surgery
Date: 18 April 2023
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm AEST
Location: Live Webinar with Q&A
Dr Tom Cross and A/Prof Dr Jane Rooney presented the hypotheses and results so far of the ‘ACL-heal research project’ and present a novel medical model of management. See details
“Two great speakers with very clinical and relevant messages.” – Attendee
Pregame Preparation and Post Game Recovery for Parents and Volunteers
Date: 5 April 2023
Time: 6pm – 7pm ACST
Location: 71 Abala Road, Marrara NT
Presenter, Robbie Butcher, discussed optimising preparation and recovery in sport through basic nutrition and hydration. See details
March 2023
Breast Injuries in Female Athletes
Date: 29 March 2023
Time: 7pm – 8pm AEDT
Location: Live Webinar with Q &A
A collaboration between SMA and the Australian Institute of Sport Female Performance & Health Initiative (AIS FPHI). This interactive, online event led by Dr Hilary Grover, featured A/Prof Deirdre McGhee and Dr Bronwyn Kennedy
“A fascinating session with practical tips that were as relevant to males as females!” – Attendee
Heat and Smoke
Date: 27 March 2023
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm AEDT
Location: Live Webinar with Q &A
Professor Ollie Jay and Dr David Hughes helped attendees learn how to assess and manage heat and smoke stress, and illness in a sports context.
“Very informative with excellent knowledge of relevant research.” – Attendee
Ethico-Legal Issues in Sports Medicine
Date: 22 February, 1 March & 8 March 2023
Time: 7pm – 8pm AEDT
Location: Online Event Series
One of a kind, three-part online series with Dr Mark Giancaspro, Sally Adamson and Hayden Opie AM who helped navigate legal boundaries, obligations, and responsibilities to avoid contravention when practicing sports medicine.
“It was very detailed and incredibly important.” – Attendee