Patient resources
A curated set of external resources for patients. The links go to organisations whose information is current, evidence-based, and aligned with the care provided at Specialist Sports Medicine, on the Sunshine Coast (Noosa & Maroochydore).
A small, curated list of external resources that patients of Specialist Sports Medicine may find useful. The links go to reputable organisations whose information is generally current and evidence-based.
These links are provided for convenience and information only. External websites are not operated or controlled by Specialist Sports Medicine, and we are not responsible for their content or accuracy. The information on them is general in nature and is not a substitute for consultation with your treating practitioner.
Australian organisations
- Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) · The professional college; useful patient-facing pages on what a sport and exercise physician does
- Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) · Sport-specific guidelines, fact sheets, and the SmartPlay injury prevention resources
- Department of Health and Aged Care · Australian physical activity and exercise guidelines
- Healthy Bones Australia · Practical bone health information
- WorkCover Queensland · The Queensland workers compensation insurer
- Healthdirect · The Australian government's free 24-hour health advice line and online resource
- drkimberleywells.com · Dr Wells's website
Athlete health, supplements and anti-doping
- AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative · Education modules and resources on female athlete health
- AIS position statements · Best-practice position statements and guidelines in sports science and medicine
- AIS Supplements and Sports Foods Framework · Evidence-based guidance on sports supplements
- Sport Integrity Australia · Anti-doping, integrity, and clean-sport information for athletes
- Global DRO · Check the prohibited status of medications and substances in sport
- HASTA · Independent testing of supplements to verify their contents
Concussion information
- Concussion and Brain Health in Sport (AIS) · The Australian national position and guidelines on concussion in sport
- AFL concussion information · Concussion guidelines and FAQs from the AFL
- Football Australia concussion guidelines · Community sport concussion guidelines
- Rugby Australia concussion management · Concussion management in rugby union
- Play Rugby League concussion · Concussion information in rugby league
Urgent care and after-hours
- Medical emergency · call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department
- Healthdirect · 1800 022 222 for free 24-hour health advice
- 13 HEALTH · 13 43 25 84 for the Queensland Health advice line
Condition-specific information
- GLA:D Australia · Information on the GLA:D programme for hip and knee osteoarthritis, including a directory of trained providers
- Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia · Concussion and traumatic brain injury resources for patients and families
- Healthy Bones Australia · Osteoporosis and bone health information
- Diabetes Australia · Diabetes and exercise resources
- Heart Foundation · Cardiovascular health and physical activity guidance
Wellbeing and mental health
- Lifeline · 13 11 14 (24 hours). For anyone in crisis.
- Beyond Blue · 1300 22 4636. Anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing support.
- Headspace · Mental health support for young people aged 12-25 (headspace.org.au)
- Suicide Call Back Service · 1300 659 467
Mental health and physical health affect each other in both directions. If you are struggling with the mental side of an injury, recovery, or a chronic condition, please raise it. The clinic can support a referral to appropriate practitioners.
Other useful resources
- British Journal of Sports Medicine · International sport and exercise medicine journal, with research and practitioner blogs
- Tame the Beast · Clear, evidence-based education about persistent pain
