Agenda Information

38th Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Conference

Welcome to the 38th Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Conference. We invite you to join our outstanding conference faculty for 32 hours of presentations on the latest clinical, surgical and rehabilitation recommendations for orthopaedic disorders of the knee, shoulder, elbow and hip. Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation has long recognized the collaborative efforts of orthopaedists, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other health professionals to successfully diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. The Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Conference is one of the few comprehensive continuing education courses that include clinical, surgical and rehabilitation techniques for knee, shoulder, elbow and hip pathology. Our internationally recognized, multi-disciplinary faculty will share their experiences, research, and outcomes to stimulate you to rethink your approach to the many musculoskeletal challenges you face on a daily basis.

Meeting at a glance

Pre-Conference Programs

Sportsmetrics™ Certification Program

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024

• 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Sportsmetrics™ Course Check-In, Santee Ballroom Foyer
• 2:00pm – 7:00pm: Sportsmetrics™ Certifiation Course, Savannah Junior Ballroom

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024

• 7:00am – 3:30pm: Sportsmetrics™ Certifiation Course, Savannah Junior Ballroom

Advances in Blood Flow Restriction Training Pre-Conference

This pre-conference is open, free of charge, to all Sportsmetrics™ and Advances on the Knee, Shoulder, Hip and Sports Medicine participants.

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024

• 3:30pm – 6:30pm: Advances in Blood Flow Restriction Training Pre-Conference
• 3:30pm – 5:00pm: Instruction, Clinical Outcomes, Techniques, How to Implement in Your Clinic, Precautions
• 5:00pm – 6:30pm: Practical Demonstration

Advances on the Knee, Shoulder & SportsMedicine Conference

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024

• 10:00am – 5:00pm: Check-In, Santee Ballroom Foyer

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Course Welcome, Frank R. Noyes, M.D. & Timothy P. Heckmann, P.T.
• 7:00am: Session 1- Examination of the Shoulder
• 7:30am: Session 2- The Throwing Athlete: Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Problems
• 9:20am Break in Exhibitors’ Gallery
• 9:50am: Session 3- Modern Concepts in Treating Rotator Cuff Disease
• 11:10am: Session 4- Shoulder Instability: Diagnosis & Treatment
• 1:15pm Adjourn
• 4:00pm – 7:45pm: Session 5- Diagnosis, Treatment, & Rehabilitation Option for Shoulder Pathology

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Morning Announcements
• 7:00am: Session 6- Shoulder Arthritis: Modern Treatment Techniques
• 8:35am: Session 7- Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Elbow Problems in the Athlete
• 9:50am:  Break in Exhibitors’ Gallery
• 10:20am: Session 8- 2024 Update on Hip Disorders: A Spectrum of Abnormalities Needing Diagnosis and Treatment
• 12:25am: Session 9- Sports Medicine Review: Keeping Athletes in the Game
• 1:15pm: Adjourn
• 4:00pm – 7:45pm: Session 10- Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lower Extremity

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Morning Announcements
• 7:00am: Session 11- Understanding Knee Anatomy & the Comprehensive Knee Exam
• 7:45am: Session 12- ACL Reconstruction, Rehabilitation & Clinical Outcomes
• 9:55am:  Break in Exhibitors’ Gallery
• 10:25am: Session 13- Neuromuscular Training, Functional Testing, & Arthrofibrosis
• 1:00pm: Adjourn
• 4:00pm – 7:45pm:Comprehensive Knee Examination and Meniscus Injuries

TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Morning Announcements
• 7:00am: Session 15- Treatment Options for Complex Knee Ligament Injuries
• 8:30am: Session 16- Knee Cartilage Restoration,  Osteoarthritis, Joint Replacements: 2024 Update
• 11:05am: Adjourn