Abstract
The aim of this symposium is to describe some examples of the use of social media and other information technology platforms for sports medicine and injury prevention. This will include discussion of blogging, Facebook and other social networks, Twitter and smartphone apps. The symposium will be delivered by four speakers who are active users of social media. It will deliver a series of related talks and discussion about the value of these new communication media for sports medicine and injury prevention professionals, including clinicians, program implementers and researchers. Paper 1:What's the deal with Twitter and Facebook? Friend or foe for the busy clinician? Paper 2:Mobile apps for sports injury prevention and treatment Paper 3:Sports Medicine Australia and social media for social good in the promotion of sports injury prevention Paper 4:Embracing social media for research promotion and dissemination Paper 5:Tips and pitfalls when using social media platforms for team medical staff
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