#31 - Dr Thomas Hill - Navigating Modern Sports Medicine Today

Today Cam is Joined by Dr Thomas Hill. Tom is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician who practices out of Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, working with both elite and recreational athletes. He obtained Fellowship with ACSEP in 2020 winning the college medal for the top ranked candidate across Australia and New Zealand. He's also had success in the professional sporting world, working with various teams such as WAFL/AFL clubs, going to the World Ultimate Frisbee Championships, and recently finishing seven years as the State Medical Officer for the West Australian Cricket Association (WACA). FIND US HERE Instagram: @CrookedSmilePodcast Spotify: @CrookedSmilePodcast TikTok: @crooked.smile.pod Timestamps: 00:00 - How is Sports Medicine Changing Today 03:45 - Sports Medicine for High Performance Athletes 08:15 - Obstacles for Progress with Sports Medicine 10:28 - Australia's Progression in Sports Medicine 14:26 - Cortisone, PRP, & N-Stride Injections 18:37 - Surgery vs Sports Medicine Solutions 22:48 - Becoming a Sports Medicine Doctor 29:38 - Working with Professional Sporting Clubs 31:46 - Working with WACA 36:41 - World Ultimate Frisbee Championships 39:11 - Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians 40:50 - Balancing Family and Work