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NEW CONCUSSION GUIDELINES: WHAT IT MEANS FOR MEMBERS & PRACTITIONERS

3 April | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEDT | MEMBERS-ONLY, ONLINE

Dr David Hughes, Chief Medical Officer at the AIS, will provide an overview of the new concussion position statement including evidence, key persisting issues, short and potential long-term consequences, and resources available to support you in the diagnosis and management of sport-related concussion. A free event, open to SMA Members and Sports Trainer Associates, ACSEP Members, and APA Members only. Registration is essential. MORE >

HEAT AND AIR QUALITY IN SPORTS

10 April | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEST | ONLINE

A discussion with Senior Lecturer of Exercise and Sport Science at The University of Sydney, Dr Troy Cross, on heat stress and air-pollution, how physiological stresses may interact with each other, current state of knowledge in the area and future projections, sports which are most impacted by extreme heat/air pollution, potential relevance for players with asthma, and safety guidelines and advice of what remains unknown. Facilitated by A/Prof Carolyn Broderick. MORE >

HAMSTRUNG! DO THE WORDS THAT WE USE WITH ATHLETES HELP OR HINDER PERFORMANCE

17 April | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEST | ONLINE

Online presentation with physiotherapist Mike Stewart, who'll explore the positive and negative impacts of healthcare communication in sport, and practical ideas to use when communicating with people in pain. Facilitated by Dr Nash Anderson. Discounted for SMA Members. MORE >

IRON FOR FEMALE ATHLETES

23 April | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEST | ONLINE

A PD event collaboration with the AIS FPHI on iron for female athletes with Dr Alannah McKay. Alannah will explore iron focused research, prevalence of iron deficiency in female athletes, impact of menstruation and heavy menstrual bleeding on iron status, potential influence of female sex hormones on iron regulation and absorption, and practical advice on screening female athletes to avoid anaemia. Free for SMA Members. MORE >

MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS IN ESPORTS: FROM CASUAL TO PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

15 May | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEST | ONLINE

Despite not being as physical as traditional sports, musculoskeletal injuries do occur in gaming/esports across platforms and genres, and they can be managed and prevented. Dr Kevin Ho will discuss esports terminology, scope of injury types and outcomes - a topic of increasing relevance to physiotherapists and chiropractors. Facilitated by Dr Nash Anderson. MORE >

MANAGING PREGNANCY AND RETURN TO SPORT AS AN ATHLETE SUPPORT TEAM

29 May | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEST | ONLINE

Dr Nicola Bullock will explore pre-conception considerations, a periodisation training plan for pregnant and post-partum athletes, what support looks like during this period, tracking and monitoring during pregnancy and post-partum, and considerations of the new normal of daily training and racing with a bub. Free for SMA Members. MORE >

THINKING BEYOND THE JOINT: A CONTEMPORARY UNDERSTANDING OF OSTEOARTHRITIS FOR THE ATHLETE

5 June | 6.30PM - 8.30PM AEST | ONLINE

Hear from clinical pain neuroscientist, A/Prof Tasha Stanton, on osteoarthritis including pain science, systematic inflammation and psychosocial contributors, and evidence for (appropriate) loading in the context of the athlete with osteoarthritis. Facilitated by Dr Kay Copeland. Discounted for SMA Members. MORE >

NAVIGATING DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES: A PRACTICAL APPROACH

12 June | 7.00PM - 8.00PM AEST | ONLINE

Dr Carlee Van Dyk will take you through challenging diagnostic cases that present to her rooms, how and when to refer on if the clinical picture doesn't add up, and history and examination features that assist in differentiating the conditions masquerading as musculoskeletal problems. Must attend for sports doctors, physotherapists and podiatrists. Facilitated by Dr Kay Copeland. MORE >