Successful Conclusion of The Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference

• Aspetar Announces Global Sports Medicine Conference for October 2025
• Global Experts Praise Aspetar's Excellence in Various Fields of Sports Medicine  

Doha: November 17, 2024:

The Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference, organized by Aspetar Hospitalin Khalifa staduim, concluded today after two days of discussions focused on key issues related to hip injuries. The conference was a resounding success, with the number of participants doubling compared to the inaugural edition held last year.

During the closing ceremonies, Aspetar announced plans to organize a comprehensive sports medicine conference next year, positioning it as one of the largest sports medicine conferences in the world, covering multiple medical specialties.

Dr. Abdulaziz Jaham Al-Kuwari, CEO of Aspetar, expressed his delight at the conference's success, emphasizing that this event reflects the strong partnership between Aspetar and the international sports medicine community. He added, "We are pleased to announce the organization of a new international sports medicine conference next year, where we will host elite global experts to exchange experiences and knowledge, contributing to the development of this field on a global scale."

The conference saw record participation, exceeding 700 expert participants from more than 90 countries, reflecting the global interest in this event. Over two days, experts extensively discussed key issues related to hip injuries, including causes, proper diagnosis, treatment methods, recovery, and return to competition.

The conference concluded with several important recommendations, most notably the consensus among experts on treatment protocols for hip injuries, based on scientific studies and discussions held during the two days.

Many participating experts praised the quality of the issues presented at the conference, which addressed the latest challenges in sports medicine. Participants also emphasized Aspetar's leading role in guiding this field globally, commending the Qatari hospital's global excellence in sports rehabilitation, sports medicine, and research.

This conference marks an important step in strengthening Aspetar's position as a leading global center in sports medicine and reaffirms Qatar's commitment to developing this vital field and exchanging expertise with the international community.

Dr Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari, Aspetar CEO

"Aspetar is proud to have hosted a remarkable two-day international rehabilitation conference at the iconic Khalifa Stadium. As we look forward to the 'Aspetar World Conference 2025,' we anticipate an even larger event with a broader scope. See you next year!"  

Ali James (Aston Villa, England) I was truly impressed by what I saw here and the capabilities of Aspetar. I benefited greatly from the workshops held on the sidelines of the conference, in addition to the high level of experts and lecturers. This conference is one of the best global conferences dedicated to the topic of thigh injuries and sports rehabilitation."  

Fraser McKinney, lead rehabilitation specialist Southampton Football Club

“The level of expertise among the specialists here at ASPETAR, and the accessibility of their knowledge, is invaluable to my work at Southampton Football Club. It’s a key goal for us to stay updated on the latest research and evidence-based practices, so we can provide the best possible care for our players.

Hamstring injuries are a common issue in football. The focused nature of this conference provides us with the cutting-edge insights we need to optimize recovery and performance for our players upon their return home.”  

Riadh Miladi,  Executive Director of NSMP

"The conference's resounding success is a testament to a year-long dedication by our organizing team. The gathering of such renowned experts solidifies Aspetar's status as a global leader in rehabilitation, serving as an inspiration to professionals worldwide. We are immensely proud of Aspetar's standing and are committed to continuing this tradition. For our third annual rehabilitation conference, we've chosen to delve into the critical topic of pelvic injuries, a subject of paramount importance to both athletes and specialists."  

Dr Enda King, King, head of Elite Performance and Development

"ASPETAR's renowned expertise in thigh muscle injuries has attracted over 700 participants with more than 450 international participants. This specialized conference aims to advance knowledge and practice in this critical area of sports medicine, fostering collaboration among leading experts and driving innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies."

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.