TROPICAL DISEASE

An overview of the evolution in surf coaching is presented. Miguel Moreira further dives into the optimal strategies for coaches to mentor their surfers and get the best performance, along with the scientific backgrounds behind it

Oliver shares his experience of working with surfers and surf athletes including his vision on how to professionalize the education and training programs in surfing and why this is needed.

Review of Drowning Resuscitation in a Surfing environment: discussing bystander rescue by surfers, rationale why Surfers Drown, roadmap through resuscitation and treatment, Case Report Drowning Incident Maladives

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 utilising gymnastics and dance components to develop coordination and control in Surfers. Rebecca is a PhD candidate on the topic of investigating the effects of surfing experience on the development of ankle proprioception and beyond. She explains the basics of surfers movements and discusses the dominant movement patterns in surfing.

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

Optimal training strategies to improve surfers. Discussing everything from physical training, mindset to team effort, all things necessary to bring surfers to top level.

An overview of surf injury incidence, type and location is provided. Surfer physiology and movements are explained to improve your understanding and optimal prevention strategies in surfing. Several prevention exercises are handed out to implement in your practice as a surfer or professional working with surfers.

Richard will take us through the rehabilitation of the ACL injury of Big Wave Surfer Ross Clark-Jones, providing insight in specific working with extreme sports athletes and displays his work with the Kieser method for rehabilitation and strength & conditioning work.