Sports Medicine Program
A full-day scientific program on the athlete’s shoulder — from the overhead athlete to combat sports, HYROX, swimming and beyond.
Program Leadership
Organizing Co-Chair
Dr Shishir M M
Organizing Co-Chair
Program Schedule
Sessions at a Glance
01
Understanding the Overhead Athlete’s ShoulderFrom Adaptation to Injury and Rehabilitation
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- 09:00 – 09:15Adaptations of the Overhead Athlete’s Shoulder
- 09:15 – 09:30Injuries in the Overhead Athlete & Newer Surgical Techniques to Optimise Performance
- 09:30 – 09:45Rehabilitation and Return to Sports after Injuries for an Overhead Athlete
- 09:45 – 10:00Panel Discussion
✦Opening Ceremony10:00 – 10:30Chief Guest
02
The Youth Athlete & the Developing Shoulder
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- 10:30 – 10:40Growth, Maturation & the Young Athlete
- 10:40 – 10:50The Injured Young Shoulder
- 10:50 – 11:00Fueling the Developing Shoulder- Nutrition, Growth and Recovery
- 11:00 – 11:10Developing & Protecting the Young Athlete
- 11:10 – 11:20Panel Discussion
☕Tea Break11:20 – 11:30
03
Sports Cardiology and Emergencies
11:30 AM – 12:40 PM
- 11:30 – 11:45Tackling On-field Emergencies: FIFA EAP and the 1-2-3 Approach
- 11:45 – 12:00Athlete’s Heart and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- 12:00 – 12:15Pre-Competition Medical Assessment (PCMA)
- 12:15 – 12:30Concussion in Sports
- 12:30 – 12:40Panel Discussion
04
The Combat Athlete and the Shoulder
12:40 PM – 1:30 PM
- 12:40 – 12:55The Injured Combat Shoulder — Demands, Injury & Instability
- 12:55 – 1:10From Injury to the Fight: Rehabilitation & Return to Combat
- 1:10 – 1:20Weight Cutting Strategies among Combat Athletes
- 1:20 – 1:30Panel Discussion
🍽Lunch Break1:30 – 2:30 PM
05
The HYROX Athlete and the Shoulder
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
- 2:30 – 2:40The Hybrid Athlete — Physiology, Strength-Endurance Demands, Training Load
- 2:40 – 2:50Shoulder Injuries in HYROX
- 2:50 – 3:00Training & Conditioning for HYROX
- 3:00 – 3:10Nutrition & Recovery
- 3:10 – 3:20Panel Discussion
06
The Swimmer’s Shoulder — From Pool to Performance
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
- 3:20 – 3:30Understanding Demands of Competitive Swimming
- 3:30 – 3:45The Swimmer’s Shoulder — Injuries and Medical Issues
- 3:45 – 4:00Preventative Screening & Prehab Strategies
- 4:00 – 4:10Panel Discussion
07
Lower Limb Injuries in Sports
4:20 PM – 5:00 PM
- 4:10 – 4:25Ligament & Tendon Injuries and Newer Surgical Techniques to Optimise Performance
- 4:25 – 4:40Rehabilitation after Lower Limb Injuries
- 4:40 – 4:50Psychological Readiness for Peak Performance after Lower Limb Injury
- 4:50 – 5:00Panel Discussion
🥛High Tea & Networking5:00 – 5:15 PM
Hands-on Learning
Workshops
🥗Sports Nutrition08:00 – 08:45 AM
🧪BLS for Coaches and Athletes5:15 – 6:15 PM
Objectives of the Program
