Congratulations to Dr Andrea Bruder who was awarded the ASICS Medal for Best Paper Overall at #ASICSSMA2025 for her paper "Reducing injury burden in tactical athletes. A concept mapping study".

Congratulations to this year's winner of the Wendy Ey Award for Best Paper - Women in Sport, Dr Andrea Mosler, for her paper "Injury, illness, and mental health problems during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup". #ASICSSMA2025

Join us for an evening with Sports Physician, Dr Rachel Harris, A/Prof of Health Sciences, Mel Heyman and retired athlete Kaity Fassina as they share considerations for organisations looking to support athletes through preconception to parenthood. More: zurl.co/U2gfP

SMA holiday closure: Our offices will be closed for the holiday break from 25 December to 4 January inclusive. We hope you have a wonderful summer break and we are looking forward to seeing you in the new year.

Join us for a half day symposium on The Adolescent Athlete, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities in supporting young people in sport. This program will equip you with the tools you need to help your young athletes to thrive. Register here: zurl.co/urj77

SMA is proud to deliver the FIMS Team Physician Development Course. Tailored to the Australian sporting landscape, this program combines evidence-based learning with practical training to build your skills as a physician for athletes at every level. More: zurl.co/mwP4c

Join us in Melbourne for a half day symposium on the Athletic Shoulder. You'll hear from experts in the field as they discuss risk reduction, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and more. Morning tea is included along with the chance to network. Register here zurl.co/YlIUa

Join us for a relaxed and supportive webinar designed by students, for students, where we’ll explore the questions many of us hesitate to ask. Our panel of experts are here to answer your lingering questions! Register here zurl.co/ceGm0

SMA is proud to deliver the FIMS Team Physician Development Course. Tailored to the Australian sporting landscape, this progam combines evidence-based learning with practical training to build skills as a physician working with athletes at every level. zurl.co/ekHsK

Congratulations to all our category winners from #ASICSSMA2025. Read the news here: zurl.co/G6zVR

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.

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 [email protected]

Massive thank you to Prof Deirdre McGhee, Dr Lea Freeman & Robyn Tyler for an eye-opening session on breast injuries in contact & collision sports, facilitated by A/Prof Melanie Hayman, with a special appearance from Meg Ward. Attendees left more mindful & confident in support.

Read the last ED choice article of Sep @jsamsofficial.bsky.social. "Association of 24 h-movement behaviors with cerebral and hippocampal amyloid beta levels and executive function in cognitively normal older adults: a compositional data analysis from the AGUEDA trial". 🔗zurl.co/xDW6L

Just six weeks to go for #ASICSSMA2025. Hear from leading experts, join practical workshops and symposia, explore the latest research, and connect with colleagues through a vibrant social program. Join us for all four days or choose a single day pass. 🔗 zurl.co/T6jUF

Huge thanks to Michael Kenihan & Dr Anita Green for an engaging session on mentoring & career development in sports medicine last week. Attendees gained practical insights on mentors, networks & career pathways, particularly valuable for students & early career professionals.

Join Dr Laura McDonald-Wedding and David Beakley for an in-depth session on bone stress injuries in athletes. Explore RED-S, risk factors, early detection and the challenges of diagnosing and managing lumbar injuries, with practical strategies for care. 🔗 zurl.co/nmBKE

This ABC story on the financial impact of AFL injuries draws on research recently published in JSAMS Plus, SMA’s open access journal. Read the full article here: zurl.co/G5VtZ

Check out the second @jsamsofficial.bsky.social editor's choice article for September 2025. "Variants within the MMP3 and COL5A1 genes associate with soft tissue injury history in elite male rugby athletes". 👀 Read at zurl.co/DJWXW

Start your conference morning the right way with a guided Pilates session, proudly hosted by Bared Footwear. This exclusive event is open only to delegates of the #ASICSSMA2025 Conference. Limited spots available - secure yours now. #PilatesWithBared 🔗 zurl.co/7YHAy

SMA's major partner, ASICS, is running an exclusive in-store tech event at ASICS Knox VIC on Monday 22 September. Don't miss out on the latest in ASICS footwear and fitting, and enjoy discounted footwear and apparel over light refreshments. 📧 RSVP by Thursday 18 September to [email protected]