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South African Sports Medicine Association
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A great resource for athletes, coaches, and sports medicine enthusiasts. Hosted by experienced sports medicine professionals, this podcast is dedicated to exploring the latest research, innovations, and best practices in sports medicine. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts in the field, including physicians, physiotherapists, sports scientists and sports psychologists. Our guests share their insights on topics such as injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, mental health, and performance enhancement. They also share their experiences working with athletes of all levels, from amateur to professional.

  1. Research Podcast Series: AI in Research

    26 May

    Research Podcast Series: AI in Research

    Welcome to the Research Masterclass series, a collaboration between the SASMA Podcast and the Research Masterminds Success Academy. This series was created for clinicians, academics, and professionals who are curious about research but often find the academic world opaque, intimidating, or complicated. The aim of this series is to slow that conversation down. We want to unpack research in a way that is honest, grounded, and practical. In this fourth episode of the series, we are joined by Professor Benita Olivier, to take us through the use of artificial intelligence in research. Can we use it? How do we use it safely, and is it cheating? Together, we unpack this topic and delve into the complexities that research may bring.

    31 min
  2. The science behind the game: Inside cricket’s first sports medicine textbook

    13 May

    The science behind the game: Inside cricket’s first sports medicine textbook

    In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, cricket clinician Nick Pereira sits down with John W. Orchard and Benita Olivier — editors and co-authors of Cricket Sports Medicine — to unpack the making of cricket’s first dedicated sports medicine textbook and what it means for the future of the game. Bringing together contributors from across the global cricket landscape, the textbook represents a landmark step in bridging the gap between research, rehabilitation, performance, and real-world clinical practice. Across 39 chapters, it explores the unique medical and performance demands of cricket, from injury epidemiology and rehabilitation to youth athlete development and return-to-play decision making. Drawing on his experience as former Chief Medical Officer of Cricket Australia, Dr Orchard shares insights from decades working at the highest level of the game, including the persistent challenge of lumbar stress injuries in fast bowlers, the realities of load management, and how clinicians can better use injury surveillance and classification systems in practice. Prof Olivier provides the academic lens, discussing the collaborative process behind the textbook, the importance of standardising knowledge in cricket medicine, and the ongoing challenge of translating evidence into meaningful clinical outcomes. The link to purchase the textbook is available below: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-6321-7

    43 min
  3. From Performance to Pathology: Altitude Medicine Unpacked

    24 Apr

    From Performance to Pathology: Altitude Medicine Unpacked

    In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, host Dr Kerry Walton is joined by Dr Sean Gottschalk to explore the extremes of emergency and sport and exercise medicine: Exercising at altitude. Inspired by insights from their own experiences, Sean and Kerry share some top tips on expeditions to altitude and what to expect and be ready for in terms of medical challenges. 10 top tips for aspiring expedition medics on how to summit Mount Kilimanjaro: 1) Get yourself a mentor 2) Befriend the stair master at the gym 3) Do not compromise on gear (especially your sleeping bag) 4) Wear in your hiking boots 5) Double glove 6) Protect your eyes 7) Create a ‘buddy system’ amongst the hikers 8) ‘Pole Pole’ (Ascend slowly) 9) ‘Sippy Sippy’ (Stay hydrated) 10) Success is getting everyone down safely, not to the summit.

    24 min
  4. Research Podcast Series: Thrive, Don't just survive

    10 Apr

    Research Podcast Series: Thrive, Don't just survive

    Welcome to the Research Masterclass series, a collaboration between the SASMA Podcast and the Research Masterminds Success Academy. This series was created for clinicians, academics, and professionals who are curious about research but often find the academic world opaque, intimidating, or complicated. The aim of this series is to slow that conversation down. We want to unpack research in a way that is honest, grounded, and practical. In this third episode of the series, we are joined by Professor Benita Olivier, and Franso-Marie Olivier to unpack whether it is possible for a balance to exist between research and life. Can we maintain our sanity? Can a social life and well-being exist while conducting research? Links as discussed in the podcast: Rethinking work-life balance: A researcher's guide to designing a sustainable academic life: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/blog/rethinking-work-life-balance From struggling to flourishing: a research-backed framework for PhD wellbeing and productivity: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/blog/phd-wellbeing-and-productivity Why your research identity matters as much as your methodology: The hidden foundation of academic success: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/blog/why-your-research-identity-matters Energy management: The secret weapon in academic productivity: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/blog/energy-management-in-academic-productivity

    35 min
  5. Research Podcast Series: Smarter Research Starts Here: Study Design & Proposal Development

    15 Mar

    Research Podcast Series: Smarter Research Starts Here: Study Design & Proposal Development

    Welcome to the Research Masterclass series, a collaboration between the SASMA Podcast and the Research Masterminds Success Academy. This series was created for clinicians, academics, and professionals who are curious about research but often find the academic world opaque, intimidating, or complicated. The aim of this series is to slow that conversation down. We want to unpack research in a way that is honest, grounded, and practical. In this second episode of the series, we are joined by Professor Benita Olivier, to take us through how to develop a proposal as well as the study design research hub. Together, we unpack this topic and delve into the complexities that research may bring. Links as discussed in the podcast: The hidden cost of choosing the wrong study design: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/choosing-the-wrong-study-design Study Designs & Research Methods Resource Hub: https://www.researchmasterminds.com/courses/128704-study-designs-research-methods-resource

    36 min
  6. Sports Dentistry

    4 Mar

    Sports Dentistry

    In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, host Dr Aasha Parshotam is joined by Dr Bhavik Ganda, Dr Umair Mohammed, and Dr John Haughey to explore the emerging field of sports dentistry and its growing role in athlete health and performance. From the prevention and management of dentofacial injuries to the impact of oral health on recovery, fatigue, and confidence, the discussion highlights why dentistry should be an integral part of the multidisciplinary sports medicine team. Inspired by insights from the South African Sports Dentistry Conference, this episode sheds light on how clinicians, coaches, and athletes can better protect both performance and long-term oral health.

    30 min
  7. Research Podcast Series: I want to do research, where do I start?

    25 Feb

    Research Podcast Series: I want to do research, where do I start?

    Welcome to the Research Masterclass series, a collaboration between the SASMA Podcast and the Research Masterminds Success Academy. This series was created for clinicians, academics, and professionals who are curious about research but often find the academic world opaque, intimidating, or complicated. The aim of this series is to slow that conversation down. We want to unpack research in a way that is honest, grounded, and practical—starting not with methods or proposals, but with the bigger questions: what is research training, why do people do it, and how do you even begin? In this episode, we are joined by Professor Benita Olivier, to take us through "where to even begin." If you’ve ever thought, “I might want to do research, but I’m not sure what that actually means,” this conversation is for you.

    30 min

  8. 05/11/2025

    Building Sports Medicine in Mauritius: From Vision to Reality with Dr Adisha Bhola

    In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, Dr Aasha Parshotam sits down with Dr Adisha Bhola, President of the Sports and Exercise Medicine Association of Mauritius (SEMA) and Chief Medical Officer of the Mauritius Rugby Federation, to explore how a small island nation is becoming a model for integrated, evidence-based sports and exercise medicine in Africa. Dr Bhola shares her journey from London to Mauritius and the challenges of establishing a sports-medicine system from the ground up. Together they unpack: How Mauritius is using exercise prescription programmes to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension.The creation of the Institute of Sports Medicine and the role of public-private-academic collaboration.Behind-the-scenes medical planning for the Mauritius Sevens tournament, including tropical health risks and emergency protocols.The future vision for sports and exercise medicine in Mauritius — from specialty recognition to embedding exercise in primary care.This inspiring conversation highlights how leadership, community partnerships, and education can transform athlete care and public health — even in resource-limited settings.

    19 min
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A great resource for athletes, coaches, and sports medicine enthusiasts. Hosted by experienced sports medicine professionals, this podcast is dedicated to exploring the latest research, innovations, and best practices in sports medicine. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts in the field, including physicians, physiotherapists, sports scientists and sports psychologists. Our guests share their insights on topics such as injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, mental health, and performance enhancement. They also share their experiences working with athletes of all levels, from amateur to professional.

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  • Creator
    South African Sports Medicine Association
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SASMA 2026
  • Show Website
    SASMA