Creating a proactive healthcare system – The Move Eat Treat Health Summit

 By Dr. Joseph Lightfoot “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas A. Edison The first Move Eat Treat Summit is taking place at the Institute of […]

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Move Eat Treat Health Summit November 27, 2013 – Creating a proactive healthcare service: Only a few days left for early bird registration

As health and fitness enthusiasts, we instinctively know that lifestyle problems cause the vast majority of chronic disease. We also know the growing burden of chronic disease in the Western world could be largely prevented through simple but powerful changes in behaviour, such as better food and more physical activity. However, most healthcare professionals are […]

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“Leaders in Performance” (2013): A wider, influential audience for turning research into action and policy. Managing Concussion // Performing in the Heat

Leaders in Performance  was held in London last week – the world’s largest summit of sport owners/managers, high performance teams, sports medicine and science leads. Aspetar – Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital sponsored two workshops there: 1. Concussion Management with Professors Paul McCrory, Jiri Dvorak, Michael Turner and Roald Bahr.  The Consensus statement on concussion in […]

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National Undergraduate Sports & Exercise Medicine Conference (Next Month!) – Hosted by SEMSoc in association with USEMS

Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog series By Ashleigh Williams @SEMsocuk The Undergraduate Sports & Exercise Medicine Society (USEMS) has been working to promote the specialty of Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM) to UK medical undergraduates. A primary aim for USEMS is to facilitate affordable SEM education as it does not […]

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Exercise Medicine In Wales – Gathering momentum in pursuit of an active nation

By Dr Rhodri Martin (@rhodmartin) and Bryn Savill (@BrynSavill) Wales – An inactive nation The physical inactivity pandemic is none more evident than here in Wales. The Welsh Health Survey 2012 reports that 71 percent of the population are not doing at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, on five or more days […]

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ECOSEP Student Congress: two weeks away – still time to register!

This student organised Sports and Exercise Medicine conference (Oct 12th-13th) is suitable for all medical students from first to final year. The Sunday examination session, will be of particular interest (and practical use) for final year students. For more information and to register go HERE Stay connected on Facebook HERE   […]

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Invitation to SASMA’s Biennial Congress South Africa 24-27 October 2013: a ‘not-to-miss event’

With a top-tier line-up of international and local speakers (Drs. Peter Brukner, Ann Cools, Mark Lovell, Robert Sallis, and Babette Pluim to name a few), pre-conference Exercise is Medicine® workshops for health care providers and fitness professionals, 6 concurrent tracks each day, and a spectacular setting, SASMA’s Biennial Congress, Wild Coast Sun, South Africa is sure to be a ‘not-to miss’ event. […]

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ECOSEP Second Student Congress – an event not to be missed…

Undergraduate perspective on Sports & Exercise Medicine – a BJSM blog series By Paul Jones (@PaulRemyJones) The second ECOSEP Student’s Congress will take place at Imperial College on the 12th and 13th of October. This meeting is aimed at medical students with an interest in Sport and Exercise Medicine and those wanting to get involved in […]

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Early bird registration ends soon, register now: ASICS Conference of Science & Medicine in Sport, October 22 – 25 2013, Phuket Thailand

October 22 – 25 2013, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket Thailand Don’t miss this opportunity to get the latest on sports medicine, sports science, physical activity and injury prevention whilst enjoying Asia’s premier beach holiday destination! A preliminary conference program is now available HERE. Make the most of early bird prices and register […]

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BASEM Congress 2013 – St George’s Park, 31st October & 1st November

BASEM 2013 is a ‘not-to-miss’ event for clinicians interested in sport and exercise medicine & physiotherapy. A great forum for physiotherapists, sports therapists and doctors, the packed program is full of practical sessions and opportunities for networking and discussion. See full program details HERE. What’s more, it will be at the impressive new venue of St. […]

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