The Sports Medicine Network (SMN) is an external consultant program established by the TIS to provide performance health services support to athletes and coaches. The SMN aims to enhance athlete availability for training and competition through a proactive approach to injury prevention, early detection, and management of injuries and illnesses.
The SMN provides services throughout Tasmania in the following areas:
- Sports Medicine
- Performance Nutrition
- Performance Psychology
- Physiotherapy
On entry into the Tasmanian Institute of Sport all athletes undergo a mandatory medical and musculoskeletal screening.
Sport Medicine
| Name | Organisation | Location | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Liam Geraghty | Sports Medicine Practice | Hobart | (03) 6231 9225 |
|
Dr Linda Clow Dr Rob Blakesley | Lenah Valley Medical Centre | Lenah Valley | (03) 6228 0243 |
| Dr Glenn Richardson | Launceston Medical Centre | Launceston | info@launcestonmc.com.au (03) 6388 8111 |
| Dr Jerome Muir Wilson | Launceston Medical Centre | Launceston | jerome@launcestonmc.com.au (03) 6388 8111 |
Sport Physiotherapy
| Name | Organisation | Location | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kellie Wilkie Kate Moore Nick Cannell Nick Wilson | Bodysystem Physiotherapy | Hobart | bodysystem@bodysystem.com.au (03) 6231 5991 |
| Peter Eckhardt | Back in Motion | Hobart | hobartonmurray@backinmotion.com.au (03) 6217 9218 |
| Matt Lancaster | Participate Tasmania | Hobart | info@participatetas.com.au (03) 6237 0008 |
| Brice Pennicot | Allcare Physiotherapy | Sandy Bay | info@allcarephysio.com.au (03) 6224 9777 |
|
Lia Giovanovits Sally McLaine | Physiotas | Launceston | info@physiotas.com.au (03) 6334 0622 |
| Damien Moore | Coastal Physiotherapy | Burnie | info@coastphysio.com.au (03) 6431 4586 |
Sport Psychology
| Name | Organisation | Location | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Black | Focused Psychology Services | South* | admin@focusedpsychologyservices.com.au |
*Based in this region, can travel statewide.
Sport Nutrition
| Name | Organisation | Location | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaye Rutherford | Consultant Dietitian | South* | gayerutherford@outlook.com 0409 149 247 |
| Jaymeila Webb | Consultant Dietitian | North* | jay@eatnutrition.com.au 0428 205 285 |
*Based in this region, can travel statewide.