Extreme Sports Medicine
A group of Medical Practitioners with interest and experience in optimising sporting performance in extreme environments. Extensive experience in providing medical support to expeditions, adventures and events in austere environments.
Hydration strategies for physical activity and endurance events at high altitude (> 2,500m), a practical management paper
Incidence of exercise associated hyponatremia in marathon runners at altitude
Medical services and support for Ocean Rowing events
Australian specific considerations for the medical coverage of extreme sports events
Expertise
- Event coverage for extreme sporting events
- Expedition medical services
- Performance optimisation for extreme sports medicine athletes or participants
Group Leader(s)
Affiliation
- Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments program (HREE)
Contact
- Email: Larissa.trease@utas.edu.au
Group members
- Dr Glenn Singleman (staff)
- Dr Brenton Systermans (staff)
Additional Information
The Extreme Sports Medicine course will be available to a wider practitioner group through an online MOOC from 2022, making it accessible for Physiotherapists, Strength and Conditioning coaches, Sports Scientists and others.
Dr Lari Trease is also part of an international collaboration of Sports Medicine practitioners on the management of low back pain in sport.