Progressive Sports Medicine Leichhardt

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Specialist Services for All Ages and Levels

121 Norton Street
Trusted By Professionals

We Treat All Ages and Levels

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Accurate Diagnosis

Thorough Assessment leads to Targeted Treatment

Ultrasound
Fit, Healthy & Strong

Medically Supervised Weight Loss

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Empowering Health Through Science

Knowledge is Power

DEXA Technology
Exercise Is Medicine

Integrated Private Gym to Overcome Pain & Injury

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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY SERVICES

Dr David Samra and his Multidisciplinary Team treat a range of Sports, Age and Exercise related conditions including:

Sports Injury

Sprains & Strains

Metabolic Health

Assessments & Tests

Orthopaedics

Tears, Pain & Arthritis

Exercise Medicine

Health, Pain & Function

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Excellence in Empowering Health through Science

At Progressive Sports Medicine we have a simple vision and mission-

We want to empower every patient to better health through scientific principles and evidence-based practice.

The Progressive Philosophy:

We want to give our patients the most important resource to achieve their best health - knowledge

This means we take partnership with our patients, utilising an evidence-informed approach and providing real-world tactics to getting the best out of life and health.

While this approach stems out of Sports Medicine for athletic performance and recovery, we believe every patient no matter their age or activity level, should have access to the same.

We believe that outcomes should inform clinical decision-making, and the patient should be a part of this process.

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Women

Early Understanding

Bone Density
Osteoporosis
DEXA bone density testing

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Young Athletes

Avoid Bone Loss

Gymnasts
Endurance Runners
Eating Disorders

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Men

Cardiac Risk

AF & Heart Risk Screening
Safe Sports Management
ECG & Ultrasound Exams

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Older Bones & Joints

Age or Accident

Tears & Ruptures
Osteo & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sports Trauma
Degenerative Bone Disease

Meet Our Specialists

Dr David Samra

Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist
Director
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Dr Ben Soole

Sports Doctor - Senior Registrar
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Dr Jason Chinnappa

Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
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Cameron Hyde

Exercise Physiologist
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Evidence-Based Practice

Committed to providing the best advanced, personalised and effective medical services in Sydney that are both accessible and affordable.

Team Collaboration

We understand your journey. Each team member is a leader in their field.

Our goal is to help you achieve your goals every step of the way

Clinical Innovation

We perform innovative clinical research and proven medical approaches. This means all your treatments are safe, effective and lasting.

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Trusted for more than 10 Years

What is the evidence for the benefits of Exercise for Health?

Hypertension: Regular aerobic exercise (e.g., walking, running, cycling) lowers blood pressure and reduces cardiovascular disease risk.
Obesity: Exercise increases energy expenditure, reduces abdominal fat, and builds muscle, aiding in weight management.
Dyslipidemia: Physical activity improves lipid profiles, lowering cardiovascular disease risk.
Diabetes: Enhances insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, helping control blood sugar and prevent complications.
Alzheimer's Disease: May improve cognitive function and delay the onset or progression (more research needed).
Depression & Anxiety: Boosts mood and reduces symptoms by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters.
Chronic Pain: Strengthens muscles, improves joint mobility, and reduces pain intensity.
Respiratory Diseases: Improves lung function and physical endurance for conditions like COPD or asthma.
Osteoporosis: Weight-bearing exercises maintain bone density and lower fracture risk.
Arthritis: Improves joint flexibility, reduces pain, and enhances quality of life.
Cancer: Lowers risk of certain cancers and supports recovery and quality of life for survivors.
Heart Disease: Strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and controls cholesterol and blood pressure.

The World Health Organization recommends at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week for adults, including those with chronic conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cancer survivors.

In summary, regular exercise offers a wide array of health benefits across various conditions, improving overall quality of life and reducing the risk of numerous diseases. It's important for individuals to consult with healthcare professionals to tailor exercise routines to their specific health needs and conditions.

Hypertension:
Whelton PK, et al. "2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA guideline for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of high blood pressure in adults". Hypertension. 2018; doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000065. Mayo Clinic.
Cao L, et al. "The effectiveness of aerobic exercise for hypertensive population: A systematic review and meta-analysis". Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2019; doi:10.1111/jch.13583.
Obesity:
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. "Physical Activity". Obesity Prevention Source.
Royal College of Physicians. "The role of physical activity in obesity". RCP Journals.
Dyslipidemia:
Kraus WE, et al. "Effects of the amount and intensity of exercise on plasma lipoproteins". N Engl J Med. 2002;347(19):1483-92. PubMed.
Kelley GA, Kelley KS. "Impact of progressive resistance training on lipids and lipoproteins in adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". Prev Med. 2009;48(1):9-19. PubMed.
Diabetes:
Sigal RJ, et al. "Physical activity/exercise and type 2 diabetes". Diabetes Care. 2004;27(10):2518-39. PubMed.
Boulé NG, et al. "Effects of exercise on glycemic control and body mass in type 2 diabetes mellitus". JAMA. 2001;286(10):1218-27. PubMed.
Alzheimer's Disease:
Ahlskog JE, et al. "Physical Exercise as a Preventive or Disease-Modifying Treatment of Dementia and Brain Aging". Mayo Clin Proc. 2011;86(9):876-884. PubMed.
Forbes D, et al. "Exercise programs for people with dementia". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;(12):CD006489. Cochrane Library.
Depression and Anxiety:
Cooney GM, et al. "Exercise for depression". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;9:CD004366. Cochrane Library.
Anderson E, Shivakumar G. "Effects of exercise and physical activity on anxiety". Front Psychiatry. 2013;4:27. PubMed.
Chronic Pain:
Geneen LJ, et al. "Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017;4:CD011279. Cochrane Library.
Hayden JA, et al. "Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(3):CD000335. Cochrane Library.
Respiratory Diseases:
Lacasse Y, et al. "Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease". Cochrane Database Syst Rev.