Dr David Samra
about Dr David Samra
Areas of Specialisation
Dr David Samra is a Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician with a special interest in the assessment & management of injuries & conditions affecting exercise capacity, including arthritis/osteoarthritis, tendon pain, sports injuries, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, muscle tears, stress fractures & concussion.
He provides accurate diagnosis & evidence-based nonsurgical care, including ultrasound-guided injections for pain, shock wave therapy, compartment pressure testing, & medically supervised weight loss.
Dr Samra also provides Exercise Medicine & metabolic health assessment, including DEXA body composition analysis, VO2 max testing, & integrated exercise-based management for patients with cardiometabolic risk factors or those seeking preventative care
Current Positions
Director at Progressive Sports Medicine
credentials
Qualifications/Memberships
FACSEP, MBBS (Hons), BAppSc (Phys), EM Cert (RPA)
Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care -Osteoarthritis
Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney
Specialist Experience
Dr Samra has worked with elite & recreational athletes across a broad range of sports & has extensive experience managing acute & chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Prior Physiotherapy training underpins additional expertise in biomechanics & rehabilitation, supporting an integrated, exercise-based approach to patient care across the lifespan