SMNZ Workshop: Bridging the Gap — From Pain-Free to Peak Performance

Bridging the Gap: A Full-Day Workshop for Sports Medicine Professionals

Sports Medicine New Zealand, in collaboration with Axis Sports Medicine and VALD, invites you to a dynamic full-day workshop focused on Bridging the Gap—between pain-free movement and peak performance, and between health and performance in the sporting environment.

Presenters and Topics:

✅ Emma Lattey – Physio & ACL return-to-play PhD Student| Latest trends in ACL RTP readiness

✅ Jacinta Horan – Sports Physio Specialist | Athletic hip & groin assessment and rehabilitation

✅ Amanda Murphy – S&C Coach for the Silver Ferns and ex-Black Ferns 7s | How to bridge the gap between RTP & performance

✅ Dr. Aaron Uthoff – AUT Sports Science PhD supervisor & lecturer | How to effectively train acceleration & deceleration in sport

Workshop plan:

🔹 Morning Session – Lecture-style presentations from each of the four speakers.

🔹 Afternoon Session – Small group hands-on practical sessions facilitated by each presenter to extend the learnings from the morning sessions.

👥 Limited to 50 participants – secure your spot now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top industry experts and gain practical skills to enhance your clinical and performance-based practice.

Meet the Speakers:

Emma Lattey – Physiotherapist | ACL Return-to-Play PhD Student
Emma is a leading physiotherapist specializing in ACL rehabilitation and return-to-play testing. Emma has performed over 1800 ACL return to play tests over the past five years on athletes of all levels and has recently begun her PhD looking into RTP outcomes in New Zealand.

Jacinta Horan – Specialist Sports Physiotherapist
Jacinta is an internationally recognized sports physiotherapist with expertise in athletic hip and groin assessment and rehabilitation. She has worked with elite athletes across multiple disciplines and brings a wealth of experience in managing complex injuries.

Amanda Murphy – Strength & Conditioning Coach, Silver Ferns and ex-Black Ferns 7s Amanda is a high-performance Strength & Conditioning coach who has worked with some of New Zealand’s top athletes, including the Silver Ferns and Black Ferns 7s. She fosters strong communication among health and performance staff, ensuring a seamless pathway for athletes from return to play to peak performance.

Dr. Aaron Uthoff – Senior Sports Science Lecturer & Researcher (AUT SPRINZ)
Dr. Uthoff is a leading researcher and lecturer in sports science at AUT, with a focus on acceleration and deceleration mechanics in athletic performance. His work provides key insights into optimizing movement efficiency and injury prevention strategies.

Host or Publisher Kim Wilson