DROWNING

Joel Pilgrim delves into the positive effects of surfing on mental health and wellbeing, which have lead him to start the Waves of Wellness foundation to support people with various mental health issues.

Discussing medical scope of practice and planning around events & need for adaptability. Allan takes us to the different locations, review of scenarios (Margaret River, Gold Coast, Tahiti, Fiji, Jeffrey’s Bay). Furthermore, provides a presentation of a variety of case reports from head injury with IC hemorrhage to Irukandji syndrome.

Richy Bennet shares his extensive experiences in psychology and sports psychology of his book “the surfers mind”. The theory gives you a model that you can use to improve your balance in every situation of your life, from normal challenges to high performance.

Lecture on the power of citizen science and how this can influence our public knowledge and can influence policy. Surfers are traveling observers that can detect and gather important data on the environment, culture and beyond.

Many definitions are used in mainstream media to discuss drowning. This presentation delves into the correct definition and pathophysiology

Providing perspective of burden of drowning globally, risk factors in western world differ from development world, children are exposed to water in everyday life, not in recreational way

A case study is presented of a 16-year old elite surfer with a tibia/fibula fracture, with special interest in the different steps in treatment and rehabilitation

Personal story of coach Donna Masing who suffered traumatic brain injury, about her rehabilitation, resilience and what she learnt from it.

An impressive overview of the protective and damaging effects of sunscreen on human health and its detrimental effects on coral reefs and water quality. Suzie is an advocate for human and ocean health and presents an excellent overview of her work, research and how to influence national policies.

Lecture on tropical infectious diseases that every aquatic traveler can encounter. A talk tailored to the traveling surfer: how do you recognize the tropical illness and how do you treat it? She covers the following diseases in an impressive case Serie : Fire Coral, Box Jellyfish Stings, Blue bottle/ Portuguese Man of War, Irukandji syndrome Ciguatera fish poisoning, Scombroid Fish Poisoning, Leptospirosis, Amoebic liver abscess, Dengue, Hepatitis A