Aspetar's World-Class Rehabilitation Conference Returns: Tackling Thigh Muscle Injuries in Elite Sports

Aspetar Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital is set to host its highly anticipated second International Rehabilitation Conference on 16th-17th November 2024. Following the resounding success of its inaugural event, this year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the critical issue of thigh muscle injuries in elite athletes, taking place at the iconic Khalifa Stadium, a proud host venue of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

This year’s conference promises to be a melting pot of expertise, bringing together over 600 experts from 90 countries. Physiotherapists, physicians, and sports scientists from the world’s most prestigious football clubs, sports federations, and academic institutions will converge to explore cutting-edge management and rehabilitation strategies for thigh muscle injuries.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to network with Aspetar experts and peers from Premier League giants such as Liverpool FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, and Tottenham Hotspur; European powerhouses including FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig, and Rangers FC; Middle Eastern clubs like Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad FC, and Al-Nasr Sports Club; as well as representatives from leading universities such as the University of Siena, University of Auckland, and La Trobe University. Major sports organisations including the Cleveland Browns (NFL), US Ski and Snowboard, and the Norwegian Olympic Centre will also be represented.

The conference will delve deep into the complexities of thigh muscle injuries, with a special focus on hamstring and rectus femoris injuries. Participants can expect cutting-edge research presentations, interactive panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and case studies from elite sports. World-renowned specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation will lead these sessions, offering invaluable insights and the latest advancements in the field.

To maximise the learning experience, Aspetar organises additional events surrounding the main conference. An Elite Club Workshop will take place on 14th-15th November, while two post-conference workshops focusing on Advanced Thigh Muscle Injuries and Advanced ACL injuries will be held on 18th and 19th November, respectively. Please note that the Workshops are now closed as all seats have been booked early this year.

This unparalleled gathering offers attendees the chance to gain insights from world-leading experts at Aspetar, learn about the latest advancements in rehabilitation techniques, network with professionals from top sports organisations, and experience first-hand the state-of-the-art facilities at Aspetar Hospital and Khalifa Stadium. By participating, you’ll contribute to shaping the future of sports medicine. This event is poised to be the most influential sports medicine gathering of the year.

About Aspetar:

Aspetar is a world-leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence” by F-MARC. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “The IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In the same year, the hospital also achieved obtained-on December 15 the Accreditation Canada International (ACI) “Platinum Level”.

Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.