Past
Events
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