One of the country’s leading authorities on hamstring injury prevention, Associate Professor Matthew Bourne, will visit the University of New England (UNE) on 29 September to share insights into his ground-breaking work in precision athlete health.
Demystifying Training for Hamstring Injury Prevention will delve into the complex mechanisms and risk factors that underpin common hamstring injuries and will examine the latest evidence regarding the effectiveness of exercise-based prevention, providing a clear pathway for coaches and practitioners to improve athlete outcomes.
A/Prof Bourne leads the Precision Athlete Research Program at Griffith University’s Australian Centre for Precision Health and Technology, and his work focuses on developing and applying precision health technologies to improve athlete performance and prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
His visit to Armidale marks a significant opportunity for the local scientific and sporting community to engage with evidence-based strategies for injury prevention.
"Hamstring injuries remain a significant challenge in high-performance sports and general exercise," says UNE Exercise Physiologist, Associate Professor Robert Crowther.
"By understanding the causal pathways and the specific impact of training interventions, we can move toward more precise and effective prevention strategies that keep people moving."
Associate Professor Bourne’s visit is part of the SABL Visiting Fellowship Scheme, and is aimed at UNE staff, students and the wider community.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday 29 September, 2026
- Time: 2pm to 3pm
- Location: Building W077, Room 120-1 (Natural History Museum)
