After the catastrophic bush fire season last summer in Australia, it is no surprise that 2020 is on track to be one of the warmest years on record. On Thursday 3rd of December at 7pm SMA held a live webinar and Q&A with expert panel members Associate Professor Ollie Jay, Associate Professor Carolyn Broderick and … Continue Reading
On Wednesday 25 November Sports Medicine Australia held a live webinar on concussion in sport presented by world renowned concussion expert and Associate Professor Andrew Gardner in collaboration with the NSW Office of Sport, Sport and Recreation ACT, Tasmanian Government, WA Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries and the Northern Territory Government. Over … Continue Reading
On Thursday 29 October Sports Medicine Australia held a live panel discussion on mental health in sport hosted by Sport & Exercise Physician Dr Adam Castricum. The panel included world renowned Sports Medicine professionals with AFL Chief Psychiatrist Dr Ranjit Menon, Australian Institute of Sport Mental Health Manager Matthew Butterworth, American Physical Therapist Dr Karen … Continue Reading
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a revised, COVIDSAFE Safer Sport Education Program and new national course calendar. SMA has taken a leadership position in transforming the program into a COVIDSAFE model that will provide ongoing guidance and protection for the community sports sector. The revamped COVIDSAFE course content and … Continue Reading
As an organisation we are extremely aware of the significant role we have to play in the return to sport at all levels, and as such we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure that the recommencement of training is carried out in a safe and socially responsible manner. To prepare for course recommencement SMA … Continue Reading
A new resource for Sports Trainers: Sports Trainer Practices in a COVIDSAFE Australia has been developed in collaboration by Sports Medicine Australia, the AIS and Sport Australia. Sports Trainers play a pivotal role in the health, wellbeing and safety of participants at all levels of sport. In community sport settings, an Accredited Sports Trainer may … Continue Reading
Did you miss the Telehealth in Sports Medicine – Beyond COVID19 live panel discussion? Well don’t stress, catch the recording here as our panel discusses everything telehealth. The panel fielded over 50 questions from the audience and a staggering 30 countries tuned in from all around the world to watch the discussion. Have you got … Continue Reading
Sports Medicine Australia is hosting a live online panel discussion with leading sports medical professionals on Tuesday 2nd of June! Tune in to hear leading sports medical professionals discuss their experiences, best practice and opportunities for the use of Telehealth across sporting domains. Panelists will share their views on: How they have been using telehealth with … Continue Reading
SMA Sports Trainer Accreditations expiring March – September 2020 Sports Trainers play a crucial role in in the return of both training and competition. SMA Sports Trainer Accreditation lasts for 3 years and then needs to be renewed. To support a smooth resumption of sport, SMA has extended all Sports Trainer Accreditations that were due … Continue Reading
Last night Andrew Gardner took over our social media channels and answered viewers questions about all things concussion! In case you missed it, we’ve put together a recap of the concussion questions viewers wanted to know more about! Q: What are the first symptoms that signal you’ve sustained a concussion? AG: Concussions vary by … Continue Reading