We’re bringing together top clinicians and researchers to tackle some of the most challenging injuries in football – from injury risk to return to play strategies.
Join us to share knowledge and gain new insights. Contribute to the panel discussions and make new connections within the world of Sports Medicine. Interact in the practical workshops and break-out sessions.
Together we will tackle some of the most challenging injuries in football.
- Attend Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from visionary leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of sports medicine.
- Participate in Interactive Sessions: Engage in hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and breakout sessions designed to provide practical insights and actionable takeaways.
- Explore Cutting-Edge Innovations: Visit our exhibition hall to discover the latest products, technologies, and solutions from leading companies and startups.
- Network with Peers: Connect with fellow professionals, thought leaders, and potential collaborators during our networking events and informal gatherings.
- Keynote Speakers: Our distinguished keynote speakers include Dr Carles Pedret, Mr Andy Williams, and Professor Karin Silbernagel who will all share their visionary insight.
- Special Events: Don’t miss our welcome drinks, where you can unwind and celebrate with your peers.
- Workshops and Panels: Sessions led by experts and industry pioneers.
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Introduction to the conference
SMUG Team
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Welcome to Sports Medicine Conference 24
TBC
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Calf/soleus - from anatomy to injury and the misdiagnosed ones
Chair: Chris Myers
Dr Carles Pedret
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Are all achilles injuries the same?
Chair: Chris Myers
Prof Karin Silbernagel
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Rehabilitation of the achilles tendon; recent advances
Chair: Chris Myers
Mr Jarrod Antflick
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
What’s new in translating tendon imaging into clinical assessment
Chair: Chris Myers
Prof Karin Silbernagel
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Innovation in groin pain: diagnostic imaging and interventional technique
Chair: Rob Laus
Professor Rowena Johnson
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Innovation in groin pain: mastering anatomy for a precise diagnostic work up
Chair: Rob Laus
Professor Ernest Shilders
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Proximal hamstring Injuries: an insight into surgical decision making and algorithms
Chair: Rob Laus
Professor Fares Haddad
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Proximal hamstring pain: exploring differential diagnoses and optimal management
Chair: Rob Laus
Dr Lorenzo Masci
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
T-junction: an insight into surgical decision making and algorithms
Chair: Ray Leung
Professor Fares Haddad
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Rehabilitation of T-junction hamstring injuries
Chair: Ray Leung
Ricky O’Donague
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
T-junction struggles - T-time and re-injuries
Chair: Ray Leung
Dr Carles Pedret
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
The emerging use of ultrasound in assessing hamstring risk
Chair: Ray Leung
Dr Kevin Cronin
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
MSK US of the tendons, pulleys and entheses throughout the pediatric age range
Chair: Zubair Haleem
Professor Johannes Roth
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Tendons, pulleys and retinaculum
Chair: Zubair Haleem
Professor Johannes Roth
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Diagnosis and management of hip and groin injuries in adolescence
Chair: Zubair Haleem
Dr James Noake
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Heel pain in adolescence
Chair: Zubair Haleem
Professor Karin Silbernagel
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Lower limb muscle scanning
Dr Carles Pedret
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
The adolescent athlete
Dr Johannes Roth
9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Acute lateral ligament repairs - why, when and how?
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Professor James Calder9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Rehabilitation of ankle injuries in professional football
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Mr Paul Fisher9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Injury trends in Arsenal FC academy: looking back to move forward
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Zubair Haleem/Arsenal9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Beneath the surface: ultrasound cases in football
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Dr Ray Leung9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Risk versus reward - experience and tips for return to play in tournament and play-offs
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Alicia Tang9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Biology, re-injury and imaging
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Dr Carles Pedret9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Tendons - benchmarks for RTP
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Professor Karin Silbernagel9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Assessing ACL rehabilitation progress: the role of benchmarking
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Elliott Clark9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Change of direction: the Arsenal way
Chair: Dr Carles Pedret
Ian Jones9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Imaging Bone Stress in Elite Athletes: From Spine to Metatarsals
Chair: Prof. James Calder
Dr Justin Lee9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
New understanding of MCL anatomy, biomechanics and relevance to injury
Chair: Prof. James Calder
Mr Andy Williams9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Clinical examination of the knee - critical in determining management but a long lost art
Chair: Prof. James Calder
Mr Andy Williams9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Balancing imaging with function during the Rugby World Cup 2023
Chair: Prof. James Calder
Prav Mathema9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Inflammatory pathology in elite athletes - how not to miss it!
Chair: Prof. James Calder
Dr Jon Houghton9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
AI assisted acquisition and interpretation in MSK US
Chair: Dr Johannes Roth
Professor Johannes Roth9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Reflecting on 25 years in elite sport: a physio’s perspective
Chair: Dr Johannes Roth
Prav Mathema9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
Reflecting on 25 years in elite sport: a doctor’s perspective
Chair: Dr Johannes Roth
Mr Andy Williams9.30 - 10.30 AM Workshop
The future of muscle injuries in sport: where next?
Chair: Dr Johannes Roth
Dr Carles PedretClick on each session to see a breakdown of events
Chair: Florence Newton
9:05 - 9:25
Presentation
Beyond the Adductors: Rethinking Groin Overload
Zafar Iqbal, James Moore
9:25 - 9:45
Presentation
Imaging Groin Pain in the Elite Athlete in the Acute, Chronic, and Post-operative Phases
Justin Lee
9:45 - 10:05
Presentation
Rehabilitation Considerations for Surgically and Conservatively Managed Plac Injuries: a Case Series
Matt Konopinski
10:05 - 10:25
Presentation
Evidence Based Diagnosis and Treatment of Groin Pain in Elitesport
Per Hölmich
10:25 - 10:45
Presentation
Panel discussion (Q & A)
Your opportunity to ask speakers questions.
Chair: Andrew Shafik
11:15 - 11:35
Presentation
Metabolic Aspects of Bone Health
Nicky Keay
11:35 - 11:55
Presentation
Rehabilitation and Research Update of Bone Stress Injuries
TBC
11:55 - 12:25
Presentation
Current Concepts of Bone Stress Injuries Imaging
Marcelo Bordalo
12:15 - 12:35
Presentation
Medical Management of Bone Stress Injuries, Novel Agents, and Interesting Cases
Jonathan Houghton
12:35 - 13:00
Presentation
Panel discussion (Q & A)
Your opportunity to ask speakers questions.
Chair: Chris Myers
14:00 - 14:20
Presentation
Shoulder Instability: Who Needs Surgery & Who Can Avoid It?
Mr. Andrew Wallace
14:20 - 14:40
Presentation
In-Season Shoulder Instability: Tips & Tricks for Effective Management
Jo Gibson
14:40 - 15:00
Presentation
Shoulder Instability: Structure vs Function – What Really Matters in Sport?
Ben Ashworth
15:00 - 15:20
Presentation
Panel discussion (Q & A)
Your opportunity to ask speakers questions.
15:50 - 17:30
Practical Demonstrations
Stephen Bird - Ultrasound of the Groin, Hernias, Abdominal Muscles and Adductors
How to Confidently and Accurately Assess the Key Structures - Live, Practical Demonstration from a Pioneer in Ultrasound
8:30 - 9:30
Practical Demonstrations
Systematic Ultrasound Assessment of Hamstrings and Deep Gluteal Muscles.
How to confidently and accurately assess these structures
Chair: Zubair Haleem
9:30 - 9:55
Presentation
How Can Leadership and MDT Working Impact Hamstring Muscle Injuries?
Phil Glasgow
9:55 - 10:20
Presentation
How Epidemiology Informs Player Health and Performance
Nicol van Dyk
10.20 - 10.45
Presentation
How Does Training Load and Periodisation Impact Hamstring Injuries?
Martin Buchheit
10.45 - 11:10
Presentation
What Role Does Recovery Play in Hamstring Muscle Injuries?
Robin Thorpe
11:10 - 11:30
Presentation
Panel discussion (Q & A)
Your opportunity to ask speakers questions.
Chair: Ray Leung
12:00 - 12.20
Presentation
An Overview of ACL Injury Epidemiology and Risk Factors in Elite Women's Football: Evidence and Insights
Kat Kryger
12:20 - 12:40
Presentation
Advances and Key Considerations in ACL Surgery for Female Athletes: An Update
Simon Ball
12:40 - 13:00
Presentation
Applied Prevention Strategies for ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Amy Arundale
13:00 - 13:20
Presentation
Panel discussion (Q & A)
Your opportunity to ask speakers questions.
Chair: Zafar Iqbal
14:20 - 14:40
Presentation
Challenges of Managing Knee OCD: a Detailed Case Study
Ricky O' Donoghue
14:40 - 15:00
Presentation
Surgical Approaches to Managing Knee OCD
Kash Akhtar
15:00 - 15:20
Presentation
The Challenges of Managing Recurrent Knee Effusions in Elite Athletes: Effective Approaches
Jon Houghton
15:20 - 15:40
Presentation
Rehabilitation Strategies for Knee OCD: Optimising Recovery and Function
Lee Herrington
15:40 - 16:00
Presentation
Panel discussion (Q & A)
Your opportunity to ask speakers questions.
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Sports Medicine Conference – Brought to you by Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group
Cancellation Policy | Cookie Policy
Supported by White Leaf Solutions
© 2025 SMUG Training Limited. All rights reserved.
Contact: sportsmedconf@whiteleafsolutions.com