Dr Etienne Du Preez

Dr Etienne Du Preez is a Sport and Exercise Physician. He completed his medical training in 2005 at Stellenbosch University in South Afrida and then achieved his Fellowship with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians in 2017. He was awarded the 2017 College Medal for outstanding performance in the Fellowship examinations.

Etienne is the current Club Doctor for the Sydney Swans AFL club, and was previously the Chief Medical Officer for Sydney Roosters NRL team in 2019 and for the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union team.

In 2017, he published research in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, titled "Depression, Anxiety, and Alcohol Use in Elite Rugby League Players Over a Competitive Season". This earned him the 2017 ACSEP Registrar research award, as well as being awarded Best Paper – Clinical Sports Medicine at the 2017 Sports Medicine Australia Conference.

Etienne has an interest in treating acute sporting injuries as well as more persistent musculoskeletal complaints, including arthritis and tendinopathies. He will aim to establish an accurate diagnosis and will advise on appropriate exercise strategies that his patients can utilize to improve their pain and function. He will utilise injection therapies when these are indicated. In addition, he advises on medical conditions affecting sports participation and exercise prescription for lifestyle diseases.