Saturday Presentation Schedule

Inaugural Event Focus: Achilles Tendon

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FOUNDATIONAL SCIENCE

Morning Session

"Understanding tendon injury requires understanding the underlying mechanisms. This opening block establishes the scientific foundation—the deep waters beneath the surface."

Peter Magnusson

Keynote Speaker

Foundational Science

Falk Mersmann

Mechanobiology & Adaptation

Stephanie Cone

The Achilles Subtendon

Panel Discussion (30 min)

Moderated by Trent Salo

"With this foundational science established, we turn to clinical assessment and diagnostic approaches."

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EVALUATION & DIAGNOSIS

Midday Session

"Translating scientific understanding into practical clinical assessment frameworks."

Ruth Chimenti

Evaluation & Diagnostic Frameworks

Seth O’Neill

Clinical Application

Panel Discussion (30 min)

Moderated by Trent Salo

"Armed with diagnostic clarity, the final block addresses evidence-based treatment and return-to-sport decision-making."

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3

MANAGEMENT & DECISION-MAKING

Afternoon Session

"This closing block delivers actionable strategies for training a healthy tendon, successful rehabilitation, and return-to-sport decision-making."

Scot Morrison

Management & Decision Making Frameworks

Jarred Boyd

Application: The Healthy Tendon

Jarrod Antflick

Application: The Pathological Tendon

Panel Discussion (30 min)

Moderated by Trent Salo