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Join us for a webinar with Dr James Smallcombe from the University of Sydney’s Heat and Health Research Centre as he goes through SMA’s Extreme Heat Risk and Response Guidelines and demonstrates the updated Heat Webtool. Register: zurl.co/Zt2zT
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Join us for a webinar with Dr James Smallcombe from the University of Sydney’s Heat and Health Research Centre as he goes through SMA’s Extreme Heat Risk and Response Guidelines and demonstrates the updated Heat Webtool. Register: zurl.co/Zt2zT
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.
November 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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.
November 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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
Access the guidelines and the tool here: zurl.co/7neHp
November 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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
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.
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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 Myles Murphy, Brooke McGregor, Dr Andrea Mosler, Dr Peta Johnston, and Diogo Gomes on their category wins.
October 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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 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.
October 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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.
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"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
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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.
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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
October 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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".
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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.
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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.
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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.
October 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
zurl.co/LhGM3
#ExtremeHeat #CommunitySport #HeatSafety #HeatIllness
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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
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
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
October 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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
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
🔗 Register now: zurl.co/nrrvB
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
🔗 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
zurl.co/Bx9DX
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
zurl.co/Bx9DX