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View past professional development events run by SMA.

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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 practicess. 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