SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA BROCHURES


Warm UP - (PDF document on the Sports Medicine Australia [sma.org.au] web site).
Information on the importance of Warm Ups and Cool Downs, as well as techniques for stretching.

Drink Up - (PDF document on the Sports Medicine Australia [sma.org.au] web site).
Hydration and fluid replacement are extremely important in maintaining strong athletic performance. Drink Up provides general guidelines that can be applied to all sports.

Gear Up - (PDF document on the Sports Medicine Australia [sma.org.au] web site).
The importance of protective equipment is demonstrated in this fact sheet. Eye protection, mouthguards, helmets, gloves, taping and braces, shoes, shoulder pads and shin pads all feature.

Fix Up - (PDF document on the Sports Medicine Australia [sma.org.au] web site).
The Fix Up fact sheet explain the RICER regime and No HARM principles that relate to the treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Blood Rules - (Web page on the Sports Medicine Australia [sma.org.au] web site).

Keeping sport fun and safe - (Web page on the Smartplay [smartplay.com.au] web site.)
Codes of Behaviour for Junior Sport.

Beat the Heat Factsheet - (PDF document on the Sports Medicine Australia [sma.org.au] web site).


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