Erica Smith Sports Scientist and Clinical Researcher, brings expertise in biomechanics, strength & conditioning, and sports analytics. With a Bachelor of High Performance Sport and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Analytics, she is passionate about leveraging technology and evidence-based data to enhance performance and guide athletes back to sport following injury.
Through her work in both applied research and strength & conditioning, Erica blends clinical knowledge with scientific rigour to deliver measurable outcomes. A former Victorian State Rowing Team member, she draws on her athletic background to complement her role as a sports scientist, ensuring athletes receive performance-driven, practical, and research-backed support.
Erica Smith is a Sports Scientist with expertise spanning biomechanics, strength & conditioning, and sports analytics. Holding a Bachelor of High Performance Sport and a Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Analytics, she combines a passion for anatomy and biomechanics with data-driven research to enhance performance and optimise return-to-sport outcomes.
She has extensive experience in athlete rehabilitation, particularly supporting athletes following ACL reconstruction. As a former Victorian State Rowing Team member, Erica understands the athlete’s perspective and values a supportive, multidisciplinary approach. She collaborates closely with coaches, physiotherapists, dietitians, and sports physicians to deliver holistic, client-centred care both inside and outside of sport.
Her research interests focus on the relationship between biomechanics, strength, and injury risk. She has contributed to the development of new testing protocols to quantify ground reaction forces during cutting mechanics. Drawing on her strength & conditioning background and analytical expertise, Erica delivers comprehensive evaluations and tailored solutions aligned with each athlete’s goals.
At Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, Erica applies her combined skills in performance science and clinical research to help athletes achieve peak performance and return to sport with confidence.
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