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Tane Eunson
- MBBS (UWA)
- BSc (Hons Human Movement UWA)
- BSc (Psych Canterbury NZ), FACSEP
Acute Injury Management, Preventative and Longevity Medicine, Contact Sports Medicine, Endurance Sports Medicine
Dr Tane Eunson brings a diverse background and a lifelong passion for sport to his medical practice. Tane began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Canterbury before moving to Perth to complete a First-Class Honours degree in Sports Science at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2007.
Before entering medicine, Tane worked across Western Australia’s on and offshore gas facilities, gaining invaluable life and leadership experience in complex and high-pressure environments. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UWA, graduating in 2016.
Following several years at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Hollywood Private Hospital, Tane undertook specialist training in Sport and Exercise Medicine, becoming a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
Member, AFL Doctors’ Association
Services
Sports Injury and Trauma
Sports injuries are common and can affect athletes at all levels, from weekend warriors to professional competitors. These injuries can involve bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. While many sports-related injuries are preventable with proper training, warm-ups, and equipment, accidents can still occur. While non-operative measures may be enough to manage some injuries, sports injuries can often be complex and in some cases require surgical intervention for proper healing and to return athletes to their peak performance.
Biography + Affiliations
- Fellow, Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
- Member, AFL Doctors’ Association
Tane has contributed to the academic field through peer- reviewed publications and ongoing involvement in research and medical education.
Key contributions include:
- Traumatic Head and Neck Injuries in Elite Australian Cricket Players: Retrospective Analysis from 12 Seasons — Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2023
- Honours Dissertation (UWA): The effect of cue words and self-efficacy on flow states and performance during tennis serving
- Online contributor at Life in the Fast Lane (LITFL)
Dr Eunson is currently the Club Doctor for the Fremantle Dockers AFL Men’s team and a Match Day Medical Team member for Rugby Union, including International Test matches, the Perth 7s and Western Force.
He also serves as an Instructor with the Pre- Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS) program.
His previous professional roles include work with a wide range of elite teams and athletes:
- Crusaders Rugby Union – Tour Doctor (Australia)
- Western Force U20s Rugby Union – Team Doctor
- Fremantle Dockers AFLW and WAFL/Peel Thunder – Team Doctor
- South Fremantle Football Club (WAFL) – Team Doctor
- Touch Football Australia – National Team Doctor (World Cup 2019)
- Perth Glory A-League and Youth-League – Visiting Team Doctor