Agenda Information

39th Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder Hip and Sports Medicine Conference

Welcome to the 39th Annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Conference. We invite you to join our outstanding conference faculty for 28 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 22, 2025

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

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025

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

Advances on the Knee, Shoulder, Hip & Sports Medicine Conference

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025

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

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 

• 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.
• 7:00-7:30am:  Session 1: Examination of the Shoulder
• 7:30-9:15am: Session 2: The Throwing Athlete: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Problems
• 9:15-9:45am: Break in Exhibitors’ Gallery
• 9:45-11:30am: Session 3: Modern Concepts in Treating Rotator Cuff Disease
• 11:30am-1:15pm: Session 4: Shoulder Instability – Diagnosis and Treatment
• 1:15pm Adjourn
• 4:00pm – 7:00pm:Session 5: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Options for Shoulder Pathology

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Morning Announcements
• 7:00-8:45am:  Session 6: Shoulder Arthritis – Modern Treatment Techniques
• 8:45-10:00am: Session 7: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Elbow Problems in the Athlete
• 10:00-10:30am: Break in Exhibitors’ Gallery
• 10:30am-12:30pm: Session 8: 2025 Update on Hip Disorders – A Spectrum of Abnormalities Needing Diagnosis and Treatment
• 12:30-1:15pm: Session 9: Knee Anatomy and Comprehensive Knee Exam
• 1:15pm: Adjourn
• 4:00pm – 7:00pm:Session 10: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lower Extremity

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Morning Announcements
• 7:00-10:15am:Session 11: 2025 Update on ACL Surgery and Rehabilitation
• 10:00am:  Memorial Day Tribute- George J. Davies, DPT
• 10:15am: Break in Exhibitors’ Gallery
• 10:45am-1:15pm:  Session 12: Return to Sports – Evaluation, Testing, and Sportsmetrics™
• 1:15pm: Adjourn
• 4:00pm – 7:00pm: Session 13: Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex Knee Disorders

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025

• 6:00am – 7:00am: Breakfast Buffet- Santee Ballroom Salons F,G,H
• 6:50am: Morning Announcements
• 7:00-9:15am:Session 14: Cartilage Restoration and Replacements for Knee Osteoarthritis in Younger Patients
• 9:15am: Course Adjourns