By Dr Scott Burne

Sports Physicians, now referred to as Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physicians, are medical specialists with training to manage all clinical issues that may relate to physical activity. They undertake an intense 4 years on-the-job training after their university and hospital experience, with the Australian program one of the longest and challenging Sports Medicine Programs in the world.

By Dr Donald Kuah, NRL Medical and Player Safety Advisory Group
and Dr Thomas Longworth, Medical Officer for Wests Tigers NSW Cup

As Australians we love our contact sports over the winter months, but is this love affair coming with a cost to our long term health and that of our children?

By Dr Corey Cunningham, Chief Medical Officer Australian Paralympic Team

As our Aussie athletes earn selection for Rio 2016, their dreams are fulfilled and their training focuses on preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.