Simon Sostaric

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About Simon Sostaric

Simon Sostaric is an internationally acclaimed exercise physiologist with extensive experience in clinical, corporate and sports practice, having applied his skills and knowledge for over 20 years around the globe. In recent years, Simon served as Director of the Exercise and Sports Performance Unit at Victoria University in Melbourne (1998-2006), and consulted privately in the USA (2007-2008) with a diverse range of patient, corporate and professional sports clientele. In 2009 Simon established the Melbourne Sports & Allied Health Clinic to service the needs of athletes, patients, and industry partners. Current research expertise includes; physical activity induced fatigue, muscle damage, inflammation, metabolism, electrolyte regulation, immune function, heat and hypoxic stress. Simon has made significant academic contributions to the international literature as principal author and co-author of publications in high impact factor journals, including the prestigious Journal of Physiology and Journal of Applied Physiology. Clinical interests include orthopaedics; obesity and metabolic disorders; diabetes; cardiovascular disease; fatigue.Within the corporate sector, Simon is active in health/safety/performance evaluation, and development of evidence based interventions, particularly in high risk physically challenging environments. Simon is also recognised for his expertise in professional sport, and has been retained for his services in Australia, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan and the USA. He has provided physiological and physical preparation services to athletes in preparation for numerous Olympic Games, and sports including; track and field, triathlon, cycling, all football codes, motor racing, skiing, basketball, tennis, golf, rowing, and combative sports. Simon is currently a consultant for Geelong AFL football club (2011 Premiers), and is retained by one of Australia’s most prolific international athletes, Formula One GP race driver Mark Webber. Specialties: Physiological monitoring Risk assessment Designing bespoke high performance programs Motor racing; all football codes; running; triathlon; cycling; tennis; Extreme environments; heat; high altitude High risk employment - mining, construction; transport; manufacturing; military Research - fatigue; muscle damage; immune function; hypoxia; hyperthermia Clinical - cardiovascular disease; diabetes; obesity; chronic fatigue; metabolic disorders; hormonal disorders; orthopaedics