The NSWIS Medical Program is responsible for minimising the risks and effects of injury and illness on NSWIS athletes and to assist athletes and coaches facilitate safe, legal and effective training, preparation and competition. The NSWIS Medical Program assists athletes to access high quality medical and paramedical services and is made up of 4 specific areas including :
- Medical
- Physiotherapy
- Massage
- Nutrition
The Medical Program is responsible for:
- Screening NSWIS athletes for existing illness, health and musculoskeletal problems as well as prevention of potential medical issues.
- Ensuring the provision of a referral mechanism for the appropriate treatment, remedial programs and training modifications to address any identified problems.
- Organising appropriate, expert and rapid intervention in the case of illness or injury.
- Planning and monitoring athletes’ safe return to training and competition following illness or injury.
- Promoting and supporting adherence to ethical treatment guidelines and regulations with regard to drugs and doping methods in sport.
The NSWIS is linked to a group of private Sports Medicine Doctors, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists and Dietitians that form an elite NSWIS Service Provider Network (SPs). Each Service Provider (SP) has been accredited under a strict criteria of excellence in sports medicine knowledge, training and experience.
Each sport has a recommended medical service panel indicating NSWIS Medical Network doctors and physiotherapists who have significant experience within particular sports. Please click here to view the sports panels.
Further information on the NSWIS Medical Program can be found in the NSWIS Medical Handbook by clicking here.
Rehabilitation
To read the example NSWIS Shoulder Rehabilitation Program, click here.
The NSWIS Medical Team:
- Dr Donald Kuah Medical Director
- Kinglsey Gibson Physiotherapy Coordinator
- Brent Kirkbride Physiotherapy Coordinator
- Dr Helen O’Connor Dietitian Network Consultant
For further information regarding the NSWIS Medical Program please call (02) 9763 0209.
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