ECU wins Olympic selection to study sport injury prevention

January 29, 2019

Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) new research centre is one of only 11 worldwide to be selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to study the prevention and treatment of sports injuries and illness.

The Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sport and its Prevention (ACRISP), a joint initiative between ECU and La Trobe University, will work with national and international sports bodies to translate elite-level research into practical advancements for sport and public health.

IOC Medical and Scientific Commission Chair and IOC Vice-President Professor Uğur Erdener commented “these centres have all demonstrated that they are at the forefront of research in sports medicine and are committed to our shared goal of ensuring sportsmen and women can perform at their best level with minimal risks to their health."

ECU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and ACRISP Director Professor Caroline Finch said the announcement was a significant endorsement of the University’s sports medicine research.

Professor Finch stated “it’s exciting to be part of this elite group of international research centres delivering groundbreaking insights and new knowledge in the area of sports medicine.

“ECU has a strong focus on injury and health surveillance, bone health, women’s sport and preventative medicine. Our findings not only benefit elite athletes but everybody who plays sport.”

New PhD scholarships

ACRISP has announced two new PhD scholarships for research relating to injury surveillance and injury prevention in sport.

Professor Finch added “participation in sport and active recreation is an important element of meeting public health goals, but injuries can be a barrier towards safe and sustained activity.

“The recipients of these scholarships will be fortunate to be studying among this elite band of research centres formally recognised by the IOC.”

More information about the scholarships is available here.

25th January 2019 - International Olympic Committee recognises Australian researchers for critical work on sports injuries

18th November 2018 - Strength training experts to come together in Perth

11th July 2018 - La Trobe University unveils first stage of sports precinct development

27th May 2018 - Preventing injuries vital for grassroots sporting clubs

21st December 2017 - Australian Sports Commission commits to national standard for sport science

17th February 2017 - New ECU China tourism researcher sees opportunities in Western Australia

28th August 2015 - Exercise program research to target tumours

3rd May 2014 - Surfing Australia and Edith Cowan University extend sport science partnership

17th February 2014 - Sports Medicine Australia launches membership mentoring program

20th January 2014 - Research review suggests benefits outweigh the risks of injury in junior sport

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