28th February 2010

Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart

 

The Sports Injury Prevention Conference is targeted towards sports trainers, first aiders, coaches, players, administrators and all those involved in sport interested in increasing their knowledge of sports injury prevention and management.

 

A number of the country’s leading sports medicine professionals will present the latest treatment and management techniques of common sports injuries at both the local and elite level, ensuring that you will walk away feeling rejuvenated, motivated and more confident about working in the sports medicine field.

 

Speakers include:

 

Tim Pain, SMA National President

SMA – Advancing the Sports Trainer

 

Dr David Humphries, Sports Physician

Injury Prevention – The Big Picture

 

David Kinsella, Strength, Conditioning & Rehabilitation Manager, AFL Tasmania

Strength and Conditioning Practices for Young Athletes

 

Leon Cupit, Sports Trainer & Junior Development Program, AFL Tasmania

Strapped Up For Sport - Taping Techniques Workshop

 

Joanne Kemp, Sports Physiotherapist, Bodysystem Physio

Common Lower Limb Injuries and How to Avoid Them

 

A Sports Trainers Reaccreditation Course will also be on offer.

 

For more information and to register for the event, download the registration form here

 

For more information, contact Tamara Christmas, Event Coordinator on 03 9674 8707 or at tamara@vic.sma.org.au