SASMA

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. Oct 26

    Better Together: Allied Health in Sports & Exercise Medicine

    What does truly interdisciplinary athlete care look like? Join Dr Aasha Parshotam as she hosts a special SASMA conversation with: Ms Erin Dayaram – Podiatry Ms Natasha Deley – Biokinetics Dr Natalie Benjamin-Damons – Sports Physiotherapy Ms Aluwani Manenzhe – Sports Occupational Therapy Together, they unpack the unique role each discipline plays within Sports & Exercise Medicine - from biomechanics, gait and footwear, to rehabilitation, exercise prescription, psychological wellbeing, return to sport, functional recovery and whole-person care. The discussion also explores how interdisciplinary teams can work more effectively, when referral to allied health professionals can improve athlete outcomes, and where collaboration between doctors and allied health practitioners still has room to grow. We also look ahead to SASMA 2026, hearing what each guest is most excited about, what they hope to see more of within their profession, and why allied health professionals are such an essential part of the Sports & Exercise Medicine community. A conversation about collaboration, integrated care and keeping the athlete at the centre of every decision.

    Better Together: Allied Health in Sports & Exercise Medicine

  2. Oct 10

    Athlete Mental Health: Understanding and Preventing Suicide

    Join SASMA on World Mental Health Day 2026 as Dr James Burger speaks with Dr Bonginkosi Mafuze and Associate Professor Stephan Rabie for a discussion about suicide in athletes. They discuss suicidal behaviours, drivers of suicide, risk assessment, and the importance of starting conversations and connecting athletes with appropriate support. If you or someone you care about is struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional or your local mental health support services. South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): https://www.sadag.org SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline 0800 567 567 (24 hours) SADAG office 011 234 4837 (08:00 to 17:00) SMS 31393 for a call back Cipla Mental Health Helpline 0800 456 789 (24 hours) WhatsApp a counsellor 076 882 2775 (08:00 to 17:00) LifeLine National Counselling Line 0861 322 322 LifeLine WhatsApp 065 989 9238 Netcare Akeso Crisis Line 0861 435 787 If in an immediate emergency, Emergency from a mobile 112 Police 10111 Ambulance 10177 Or go to your nearest emergency department For international and further help: https://findahelpline.com verified lines by country https://befrienders.org worldwide directory

    Athlete Mental Health: Understanding and Preventing Suicide

  3. Oct 2

    Athletic Intelligence in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science

    In this special collaboration between the South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) and the Enhanced Pod, Nick Pereira sits down with Professor Habib Noorbhai to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of sport science, medicine, technology and artificial intelligence. From athletic intelligence, data-driven decision-making and cricket batting biomechanics to markerless motion capture, precision-based sports science and spatial computing, the conversation explores how emerging technologies could shape the future of performance and rehabilitation. Habib also shares his perspective on democratizing access to technology in South Africa, the importance of interdisciplinary practice, and how clinicians can prepare themselves for a rapidly changing landscape. A forward-looking conversation for anyone working in sports medicine, performance, rehabilitation, research or athlete development.

    Athletic Intelligence in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science

  4. Sep 29

    Chad le Clos: The Person Behind the Performance

    What does it really take to perform at the highest level — and what happens beyond the medals, records and podiums? In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, Dr Kyle Winik sits down with Olympic champion Chad le Clos for an open and personal conversation about the journey behind elite performance. They explore the pressures of high-performance sport, identity beyond competition, mental health, setbacks and resilience, the importance of the people and medical teams surrounding an athlete, and the lessons Chad has learned through an extraordinary career. A conversation about swimming, certainly — but even more importantly, about the person behind the performance.

    Chad le Clos: The Person Behind the Performance

  5. Sep 16

    South African Training → Premier League Reality: Bridging Two Sporting Worlds

    What does it take to go from South African medical training to working inside elite UK sport? In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, Dr Kyle Winik sits down with Dr Daniel Tadmor to explore his journey from South Africa into professional sport in the UK and ultimately the Premier League environment. They discuss the strengths of South African medical training, adapting to a different sporting culture, clinical decision-making in elite football, multidisciplinary teamwork, return-to-play pressures, building trust with athletes, and what the role of a team doctor really looks like behind the scenes. The conversation also offers practical insight for South African doctors hoping to build their own careers in elite and professional sport.

    South African Training → Premier League Reality: Bridging Two Sporting Worlds

  6. Aug 25

    Medicine on Two Wheels: Inside the Tour de France with Dr David Ogg

    In this exciting SASMA podcast, Dr Kerry-Ann Walton interviews her colleague, Dr David Ogg, after his recent success as one of team UAE’s team doctors at the Tour de France. David is a highly experienced medical doctor with a distinguished career in both emergency and sports medicine. In 2023, he joined the medical team for the UAE Team Emirates cycling team, and has just finished working his first Tour De France. In this podcast, David gives first-hand advice on many cycling-associated pathologies one can come across when working on a Grand Tour. ​

    Medicine on Two Wheels: Inside the Tour de France with Dr David Ogg

  7. Aug 3

    Supporting Mental Health and Performance at Multi-Sport Games

    Join sports psychiatrist Dr James Burger as he interviews Team SA sports psychologist Dr Koketjo Tsebe from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Together, they discuss mental preparation, athlete wellbeing, supporting performance under pressure, navigating post-Games challenges, and the practical realities of providing psychological care in elite sport. An insightful conversation for athletes, coaches, clinicians, and anyone passionate about helping athletes thrive both in sport and beyond.

    Supporting Mental Health and Performance at Multi-Sport Games

  8. Jul 28

    Beyond the Degree: Life, Balance, and Reinvention After the PhD

    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 6th and final episode, host Janesh Ganda sits down with Prof. Benita Olivier — Professor of Rehabilitation at Oxford Brookes University and Director of the Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, and founder of the Research Masterminds Success Academy focused on postgraduate productivity and work-life balance — alongside Ellen Dobson, Postdoctoral and Graduate Program Manager at the Morgridge Institute for Research, whose work centers on career development and networking for researchers transitioning beyond academia. Together they unpack what happens after the thesis is submitted: navigating identity shifts, career pivots, and sustaining wellbeing during and after doctoral study. The conversation draws on Benita’s own journey — completing her PhD in 2013 on cricket fast bowling biomechanics before building a career spanning clinical academia, sports science, and postgraduate mentorship — and Ellen’s experience guiding postdocs and graduate students through career exploration and networking strategies that go beyond the traditional academic track. Listeners will come away with practical insight into balancing research demands with personal life, redefining success after the PhD, and building a sustainable career path in academia, clinical practice, or industry.

    Beyond the Degree: Life, Balance, and Reinvention After the PhD
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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
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SASMA 2026
  • Show Website
    SASMA