Stig Peter Magnusson is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Health Science, where he leads research at the Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen (ISMC) at Bispebjerg Hospital. He received his B.Sc. degree from the University of Louisville and his Doctor of Medical Science from the University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on the structure and function of human tendons and connective tissue, examining how physical activity and exercise influence rehabilitation outcomes. His specialized research investigates force transmission mechanisms at both macroscopic and nanoscale levels, tendon adaptation to physical activity, inactivity, and aging, as well as treatment responses for connective tissue injuries. With nearly four decades of clinical and research experience, Peter has established himself as a world-leading authority in understanding the structure and function of human tendons.

Falk is the head of the research group "Muscle-Tendon Plasticity and Adaptation“ at the Department of Training and Movement Sciences of the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany. His research focuses on the responses of the muscle-tendon unit to mechanical loading from the processes of mechanotransduction to structural and morphological remodelling. A particular interest lies in the balance of muscle and tendon properties and its relation to tendon overuse injury. Falk studied Sports Science at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and received his doctorate in 2016 for his work on muscle and tendon adaptation in adolescent athletes. For his research on muscle-tendon plasticity and interaction, Falk was honored with the Special Award for Junior Scientists by the Leibniz-Kolleg Potsdam. He is author or co-author of more than 65 peer review articles and is a reviewer for more than 15 international scientific journals.

Stephanie is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department and the Biomechanics and Movement Sciences Program at the University of Delaware where she directs the Orthopaedic Tissue Mechanics Lab. She received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina studying preclinical models of musculoskeletal structure-function. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin working in wearable biomechanical sensors. Her research team leverages novel imaging and biomechanical testing approaches to better understand the intricacies of tendon structure-function relationships both in healthy tissue development and after injury. Close collaborations in tissue engineering, women's health, orthopaedic surgery, and physical therapy drive the translatability of her work in improving athlete performance and patient outcomes.

Ruth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa. She received her clinical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and her PhD from the University of Rochester in New York. Her work focuses on the evaluation of underlying mechanisms, including biomechanics, psychological factors, and imaging of pathology, that contribute to pain and disability in foot & ankle musculoskeletal conditions as well as the development of treatment strategies that are tailored to individual needs to optimize clinical outcomes.

Seth is the research director for the school of healthcare and an Associate Professor of Physiotherapy, at the University of Leicester . He has a PhD on tendinopathy and strong interest in lower limb musculoskeletal injuries in athletic and non-athletic individuals crossing from sporting cohorts to NHS patient populations. He currently has ongoing work examining epidemiology, risk factors and rehabilitation in Achilles tendon ruptures, tendinopathy and calf injuries alongside wider research into rugby, football and lacrosse injuries and injury risk. He regularly consults across all sports internationally for problematic tendon and calf muscle injuries and maintains a small caseload of "normal" (AKA run of the mill) patients.

Scot Morrison currently works as the Miami Marlins Director of Integrative Baseball Performance. His diverse career include time as the Director of Sports Medicine for the MLS Professional Referee Organization, two terms as the chair of the AASPT Sports Performance Enhancement SIG, and working with SOCOM as a contractor for both the US Air Force and Army Special Operations Command. Scot was selected as the 2023 NSCA Sports Medicine Professional of the year and maintains an active role in sports performance, sports medicine and sports science. Scot is finishing his PhD under Franco Impellizzeri through the University of Verona with a focus on Measurement Theory & Predictive Modeling. His publications and presentations cover the management of tendinopathies and other athletic overuse injuries, psychometric properties of performance testing, data informed decision making, and the integration of sound exercise prescription into rehabilitation and high performance.

Jarred is the Director of Rehabilitation for the Memphis Grizzlies where he operates at the intersection of performance, clinical practice, and return-to-play strategy. A Doctor of Physical Therapy with a systems- and first-principles–driven approach, Jarred’s work centers on how mechanical stress, tissue morphology, neuromuscular strategy, and constraints shape adaptive capacity. He is particularly interested in how physical inputs and the adaptive intent behind them modulate mechanical stress and influence impulse-distribution strategies, augmenting performance and affording protection within basketball’s deceleration- and braking-dominant ecosystem. His philosophy emphasizes tissue-specific strength, impulse- and torque-oriented load progression, and the restoration of viable movement solutions through a biomechanical and ecological lens. Jarred has contributed thought leadership to platforms such as The Science PT, Sportsmith, VALD, and he continues to explore how stress–strain behavior, athlete-specific constraints, and decision-making frameworks can be leveraged to align tissue health with sport-specific readiness. His work reflects a commitment to robust reasoning and evidence-influenced practice, expanding how elite sport conceptualizes readiness, resilience, and long-term adaptation.

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Trent brings nearly a decade of professional basketball experience as a physical therapist, strength coach, and VP of Player Health and Performance to his specialized practice, The Tendon Lab, in Traverse City, Michigan. A former collegiate basketball player turned tendon scientist, he focuses exclusively on Achilles and Patellar tendon health, evaluating and enhancing tendon structure and function. In addition to pursuing his PhD in tendon health under one of the world leaders in tendon research, Trent also consults with professional organizations/teams on high-performance systems and processes related to return-to-play decision making. His work aims to bridge science with real-world performance, translating tendon research into actionable training and clinical strategies.