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Dr Lauren Fortington

Dr Lauren Fortington is a Senior Research Fellow in injury epidemiology and sports medicine in the School of Medical and Health Sciences.

Dr Fortington’s research aims to support active Australians to participate safely in sport, work and everyday activity. A better understanding of injuries and their prevention will keep more participants active in their sport, older people in their homes and community, and workers doing their jobs – in turn reducing adverse events and the need for healthcare. Lauren’s research is funded by grants provided from the International Olympic Committee, Rugby Australia, Injury Matters, Combat Sport WA and Defence Science WA.

PhD Supervision Areas

Dr Fortington provides supervision in:

  • Injury prevention
  • Injury surveillance
  • Sports safety

Current research students are engaged in projects that investigate:

  • Injury surveillance in professional rugby, combat sport and defence force personnel
  • Management and prevention of serious injury and fatalities in community sport including spinal cord injury, concussion and sudden cardiac arrest.

Background

Current Appointments

  • Associate Editor, Injury Prevention
  • Associate Editor, British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Science and Medicine in Football
  • Editorial Board, Sports Medicine
  • Executive Committee (Treasurer), Australasian Injury Prevention Network
  • Member, National Safety Committee, Rugby Australia

Research Areas and Interests

  • Injury epidemiology
  • Injury prevention
  • Sports medicine
  • Sports safety
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