University of Melbourne Magazine

Sports medicine has come a long way from the days of the gnarled trainer with a slimy, wet towel and a few choice words of encouragement. By Peter Hanlon.

Concussion management in the AFL is beginning to catch up with North American sports practice, but there is still improvement to be made.

Australian football, part of Melbourne’s fabric, has long been dominated by men – until this year.

Shaun Holthouse loves sport, though he has more aptitude for maths and science than any natural talent on the field.