SMI VIDEO LIBRARY
Dive deep into conference lectures, webinars and other video recordings by amazing speakers sharing the knowledge and experience in surfing medicine, sports, environmentalism and other sciences.
Welcome to SMI’s Video Library!
Click on the video you want to watch keynote lectures of academic quality on diverse topics around surfing medicine, training & performance and environment.
Profiling shoulder strength in youth surfing athletes – Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva presents his research findings on the internal rotation : external rotation strength in young, recreational surfers.
Surf-induced shoulder complaints – Lisette Langenberg & Sebastiaan Heitkamp
Lisette Langenberg & Sebastiaan Heitkamp dive into surf induced shoulder complaints. They discuss their research of shoulder complaints in practices in the Netherlands and their systematic review on the surfer’s shoulder. The mechanics of the most common surfer’s shoulder injury are discussed.
Preventing surfer’s ear; The story of a pro surfer
The story of surf professional Connor Coffin about his ear exostosis. Douglas Hetzler speaks about the occurrence of the “surfers ear” and how to prevent this.
Transformative scenario planning; Surfing Community & Health Impact – Dion van de Schoot
Dion speaks about how we can have a positive impact in the development in health care in the surfing community.
Spine pathologies in surfers- from surgery to rehabilitation – Pedro Reimunde Figueira
Pedro Reimunde Figueira speaks about the spine pathology and rehabilitation in surfers. He discusses 5 cases of spinal injuries and he explains the best way of rehabilitation.
Sea foam accident 11 May 2020; From ambition to mission – Ingvar Berg & Hylmar Elsenga
Ingvar Berg and Hylmar Elsenga speak about their research on the resuscitation of persons found in sea foam. A total of 5 surfers drowned in the North Sea off the Dutch coast due to sea foam. They show how exceptional the conditions were and and the lessons learned about the rescue as well as the resuscitation.
Abstract Developing Physical Literacy through Blue Physical – Dora Carolo
Dora Carolo speaks about the development of physical literacy. She explains the meaning of physical literacy and the impact on the physical, psychological, social and the cognitive domain.
Leadership & teamwork without borders – Vibeke Hjortdal
Vibeke Hjortdal discusses her experience as a professor and pediatric cardiac surgeon on how to become a good leader and how to create the perfect team. She shows in a practical way how people differ in the way they prefer to communicate, solve problems and learn.
Rehabilitation to surfing after a traumatic brain injury
José Mendiola Alonso discusses his rehabilitation after the traumatic brain injury that he sustained while surfing. He talks about how he is now still able to surf and how he copes with his health issues in the water.
How to set up a post doc in surfing medicine
Miguel Moreira, Pedro Seixas, Pedro Reimunde and Ogi Markovic share their experiences on their post doc set up in surfing medicine.









