Join us online for the Musculoskeletal medical update and comprehensive discussion covering key examination findings and referral indicators for common upper and lower limb injuries, along with guidance on prescribing safe, effective exercise for patients using GLP‑1 agonists. Part of Inner West CPD series.

Presented by:

Dr David Samra, Sport & Exercise Physician

Dr Leigh Golding – Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician

Cameron Hyde, Exercise Physiologist and Sport Scientist

Objectives of this talk:

Early recognition of high-risk injuries, appropriate use of imaging, and clear referral pathways to sports physician vs orthopaedic surgeon depending on injury type, patient age, and functional demands.

Knee: ACL injuries (pivoting mechanism, rapid swelling; MRI and early referral recommended). Patellofemoral dislocations (initially non‑operative; refer if recurrent or loose body suspected). Meniscal and root tears (root tears often missed; early surgical referral, especially >40 with acute functional loss). Collateral ligament injuries (usually non‑operative; refer if instability or multiligament involvement).

Foot: Lisfranc injuries (commonly missed; delayed diagnosis leads to poor outcomes—urgent referral). Navicular stress fractures (high‑risk; require specialist management). Achilles ruptures (frequently missed; early referral for operative vs non‑operative decision‑making).

Shoulder: dislocations (early referral in younger and active patients due to recurrence risk); rotator cuff tears (acute traumatic tears require early referral; degenerative tears usually initially managed conservatively).

Hand: scaphoid fractures (frequently missed; immobilise and refer even if initial X-ray normal); Bennett’s fracture and unstable hand fractures (require early surgical assessment and referral).

Exercise Physiology in the Era of Effective Weight Loss Medications

evidence on body‑composition changes with GLP‑1 therapies and shows how exercise physiology—using DEXA, resting metabolic rate testing, and targeted resistance and aerobic programs—helps preserve lean mass, maintain metabolic health, and support long‑term outcomes within a multidisciplinary GP‑led model.

Target audience: GPs. This educational session is specifically designed for practicing GPs. However, Pharmacists, AHPs and Nurses, whose work aligns with this topic, are warmly invited to register.

Please note the topics and speakers are subject to change. Please check back for updated information.

*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for CPD events and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991