Prof. Michael Brown, Conference Chair
MARTIAL ARTS MEDICINE
Conference Programme
- 08:00 -
- 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 09:00 -
- 09:30
Opening Remarks
- 09:30 -
- 10:30
Keynote: Current Trends in Martial Arts Injuries
Dr. Sarah Johnson, Orthopedic Surgeon
An overview of the most common injuries seen in various martial arts disciplines and how treatment approaches have evolved over the past decade.
- 10:30 -
- 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:00 -
- 12:30
Symposium: Knee Injuries in Martial Arts
ACL Injuries in Taekwondo – Dr. James Wilson
Meniscal Damage in Judo & Jiu-Jitsu – Prof. David Chen
Prevention Strategies for Combat Athletes – Dr. Maya Patel
- 12:30 -
- 13:30
Lunch
- 13:30 -
- 15:00
Panel Discussion: Concussion Management in Combat Sports
Leading experts discuss latest protocols, diagnostic approaches, and return-to-training guidelines.
- 15:00 -
- 15:30
Afternoon Break
- 15:30 -
- 17:00
Workshops (Parallel Sessions)
Workshop A: Taping Techniques for Martial Artists
Workshop B: Imaging Assessment of Combat Sports Injuries
- 08:30 -
- 09:00
Welcome Coffee
- 09:00 -
- 10:30
Symposium: Upper Extremity Injuries in Martial Arts
Hand & Wrist Trauma in Striking Arts – Dr. Emily Rodriguez
Shoulder Injuries in Grappling Sports – Dr. Thomas Lee
Rehabilitation Approaches – Dr. Maya Patel
- 10:30 -
- 11:00
Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:00 -
- 12:30
Research Presentations: Latest Advances in Martial Arts Medicine
Selected presentations from submitted abstracts showcasing current research.
- 12:30 -
- 13:30
Lunch
- 13:30 -
- 15:00
Symposium: Prevention Strategies & Performance Enhancement
Injury Prevention Programs for Dojo Settings – Dr. James Wilson
Nutrition & Recovery for Combat Athletes – Dr. Laura Adams
Psychological Aspects of Injury & Return – Dr. Michael Chen
- 15:00 -
- 15:30
Afternoon Break
- 15:30 -
- 16:30
Closing Keynote: Future Directions in Martial Arts Medicine
Prof. David Chen, Sports Medicine Director
- 16:30 -
- 17:00