Sports Medicine Australia

Australian weightlifter Kaity Fassina shared her story at #ASICSSMA2025 yesterday in a symposium led by Associate Prof Melanie Hayman sharing recommendations for supporting athletes through preconception to parenthood.

Associate Prof Michelle Smith covers the knowns and the unknowns of ankle arthritis in the final keynote session for #ASICSSMA2025.

A symposium led by Associate Prof Melanie Hayman delivered a blueprint for women's sporting organisations - "Acing women's health for performance: How the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is empowering female athletes through education". #ASICSSMA2025

Prof Regina Belski and Dr Georgie Buckley discuss the Athletic Disordered Eating screening tool in an early morning workshop. #ASICSSMA2025

Prof Ollie Jay talks Extreme Heat Risk and Response Guidelines and the development of the updated SMA Heat Tool. #ASICSSMA2025

Access the guidelines and the tool here: zurl.co/7neHp

SMA Student Network representative James Jansz welcomed fellow students and mentors at our #ASICSSMA2025 student networking drinks in Hobart last night.

Prof Evert Verhagen announced the winners from the #ASICSSMA2025 poster session last night.

Congratulations to Dr Myles Murphy, Brooke McGregor, Dr Andrea Mosler, Dr Peta Johnston, and Diogo Gomes on their category wins.

Congratulations to Dr David Hughes who was awarded an ASMF Fellowship last night. David is a Sports and Exercise Physician with over 25 years of experience in high-performance sport and a 33-year member of SMA.

An #ASICSSMA2025 symposium led by Dr Brooke Patterson explores highlights and practical recommendations from the IOC FAIR consensus.

"A biomechanical approach to ACL rehabilitation and RTP decision making" - Dr Enda King's keynote session was a full house this afternoon. #ASICSSMA2025

Prof Michael Rathleff speaks on recovery for adolescents with knee pain in his invited session. #ASICSSMA2025

More workshops, more keynote sessions, and more networking at day 2 of the #ASICSSMA2025 Conference yesterday.

Dr Ryan Moran from the University of Alabama talks post-concussion return to sport and the importance of ongoing self-identity as an athlete. #ASICSSMA2025

Dr Carly McKay delivered her keynote session to a captivated audience this afternoon. "Risk, routine, and reflex: Human variables in the prevention of sports injuries" #ASICSSMA2025

Kellie Wilkie gives a symposium at #ASICSSMA2025. "REDs prevention, early intervention & management at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport - a practical example of research to practice via collaboration with all stakeholders".

Our first keynote session for day 2 of #ASICSSMA2025 was a full house for Prof Silvia Blemker.

The #ASICSSMA2025 Conference kicked off yesterday with delegates and exhibitors catching up at the welcome reception.

Mentoring with a view! An early start for SMA Fellows and student delegates at the #ASICSSMA2025 mentoring workshop.

The countdown is on for ASICS SMA Conference - just three days to go. Looking forward to seeing you there. #ASICSSMA2025. Read the program: zurl.co/F0KD5

With hotter conditions ahead, SMA and the University of Sydney have released the Sports Heat Tool and updated Extreme Heat Guidelines to support safe participation in sport.

zurl.co/LhGM3

#ExtremeHeat #CommunitySport #HeatSafety #HeatIllness

Everyone has a responsibility to report suspected concussion — including officials.
The ASC and AIS have released new guidance to help officials identify symptoms and take action.
Access the resources, including a video with Dr David Hughes: zurl.co/IgCI5

Nominations are now open for the 2026 NT Sports Awards, with 11 categories celebrating the Territory’s sporting community.
SMA proudly sponsors the Karen Schneider Safer Sport Award, recognising those who go above and beyond to make sport safer.
Nominations close 19 December.
zurl.co/eb0AI

Join us for a must-attend webinar with Dr Caitlin Farmer on communicating musculoskeletal imaging findings. Back by popular demand after last year’s success, learn how to interpret reports in context and avoid unnecessary treatments.
🔗 Register now: zurl.co/nrrvB

At #ASICSSMA2025, Prof Ollie Jay will deliver his @jsamsofficial.bsky.social keynote - Hot weather playbook: Reducing heat stress risk for community and professional sport. A global leader in heat & health, his work spans Olympic teams, Google Maps heat alerts & 220+ papers.
zurl.co/Bx9DX

Just five weeks to go until the 2025 ASICS SMA Conference. #ASICSSMA2025

Our latest program update now includes scientific posters. Presenters are encouraged to check this early release and note their poster numbers.
👉 View the program: zurl.co/WKzgH

Join us for an in-depth webinar with Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia on Lisfranc injuries.
Dr Pankaj Rao covers diagnosis & surgery, Rebecca Lang outlines rehab & return-to-sport, and Kurt Robertson shares insights on footwear & long-term midfoot care.
👉 Register now: zurl.co/7y1Jj

The third Sport Health issue of 2025 is out.
Inside: concussion in women’s rugby league, cycling & arterial stiffness, supporting young people with limb difference, 2025 #ASICSSMA2025 preview, member spotlight & more.
🔗Login to your SMA Portal to access. zurl.co/he06p

Last week at GMHBA Stadium, we joined the Geelong FC allied health team to explore case studies, collaboration & shared care in sport. Thanks to ProFeet Podiatry for sponsoring, and congrats to Cam for winning the door prize! Great turnout, networking & feedback from attendees.

At #ASICSSMA2025, Dr Enda King will deliver his keynote on ACL rehab and RTP decision making, plus a session on athletic groin pain. As Head of Elite Performance at Aspetar, his expertise bridges biomechanics and real-world rehab practice.
👀 Learn more: zurl.co/Wy2tD

SMA's major partner, ASICS, is running an exclusive in-store tech event at ASICS Carindale on Tuesday 30 September.

Don't miss out on the latest in ASICS footwear and fitting, and enjoy discounted footwear and apparel over light refreshments.
📧 RSVP by Friday 26 September to aop.medical@asics.com