Sports Medicine Conference
Sports Medicine Conference
The SA Sports Medicine Association invites all members of the Sports Medicine Community to join us at the 2027 Sports Medicine Conference.
The 2026 Conference saw 175 Medical/Allied Health, Sports Trainer, Sport and Recreation Industry and Community Members come together for a fantastic event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Keynote Speaker and Other Presenters – confirmed soon.
Excellent networking, education and collaboration opportunities for all attendees.
- DATE: Sunday 28th February
- TIMES: 9:00am – 5:00pm (approx.)
- VENUE: Crowne Plaza Hotel Adelaide
Keynote Speaker
Dr Sue Mayes
Internationally renowned Physiotherapist
Read Sue’s full bio below.
2027 Sports Medicine Conference
2027 Conference Program
Click through the sections below to view confirmed speakers and topics, with more announced soon!
Dr Sue Mayes AM
LECTURE: Not a simple ankle sprain: a call to action to prevent the most common injury in sport
WORKSHOP: Foot and Ankle Sprains – Practical Workshop – Balance retraining, Taping, Proprioception
Dr Sue Mayes AM is a senior lecturer in physiotherapy at La Trobe University and an internationally renowned Physiotherapist and specialist in managing ankle and foot injuries, especially in elite ballet dancers and athletes.
In 2020, her contribution to professional dancers’ health was recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to physiotherapy. Sue was the Director of Artistic health and Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet from 1997 to 2025.
With Emeritus Professor Jill Cook, she established and has led an industry research partnership between La Trobe University and The Australian Ballet since 2017. The research partnership, now co-led with Dr Ebonie Rio, won a La Trobe Excellence in Research and Innovation Industry Engagement Award.
Sue was appointed an Adjunct Associate Professor in 2024 and awarded a Distinguished Alumni award by La Trobe in 2018. Sue has presented at international conferences and lectures regularly throughout Australia and internationally.
Workshop 1
Surgical Management of Ankle and Foot Injuries: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes – more coming soon!
Workshop 2
A: Understanding Perceived Instability and Fear of Reinjury – Carlie Altmann / Podiatrist and PhD Candidate
B: Practical Sideline Management and Wound Care for Sports Trainers – Sue Pascoe / Nurse and Level 2 Sports Trainer
Dr Barry Rigby
LECTURE: Emergency and Trauma Considerations on the Sideline
WORKSHOP: Emergency and Trauma Case Studies Workshop – Examine Real Life Examples in Detail – Specific Treatment Options
Dr Barry Rigby is an Emergency and Intensive Care Specialist, Associate Professor at Bond University, and Chief Medical Officer of the Gold Coast Suns AFL Club.
A former President of the AFL Doctors Association, he brings decades of experience in emergency medicine, critical care, sports medicine, medical education, and clinical leadership.
Workshop 1
A: Sports Nutrition for Injury and Surgery: Dietary Strategies to Support Healing, Recovery, and Return to Performance – more coming soon!
B: Upper Limb Injuries on the Sideline: Recognition and Management – more coming soon!
Workshop 2
Stronger Through Adversity: An Athlete’s Experience of Injury and Rehabilitation – Panel hosted by Kate Beerworth / Performance Support Manager, SASI
Tickets
Conference tickets are discounted for SASMA Members, however we encourage the wider Sports Medicine Community to join us, there are membership packages available if you would like to join our Multi-D community!
Early Bird Tickets available until September 30
| Medical and Allied Health Professionals | ||
| SASMA Professional* Member | $185.00 | |
| Non-Member Professional* | $385.00 | |
| Students & Recent Graduates | ||
| SASMA Student Member | $75.00 | |
| Non-Member Student | $95.00 | |
| Recent Graduate | $135.00 | |
| Sports Trainers and Community Sport & Fitness | ||
| SASMA Accredited Trainer | $130.00 | |
| Sports & Fitness Community | $240.00 | |
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FAQs
One joint Members and Sports Trainers conference per year, plus industry and community members are invited.
Yes, if you sign on to become a member, you automatically receive subsidised pricing for professional development.
At times we will record key presentations or the whole conference to support regional people or those unable to make it. Contact the SASMA office to discuss, 8234 6369.
By exception this is a possibility, please contact the SASMA office to discuss.
There is early bird pricing offered for a set period. Student pricing is available.
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