2026

AASPT Annual Meeting

July 10 & 11 | Seattle Convention Center

Future Annual Meeting Dates

Save the date for upcoming AASPT Annual Meetings, held in partnership with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

2027 Annual Meeting

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA

2028 Annual Meeting

Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center
San Diego County, CA

2029 Annual Meeting

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, ON, Canada

Annual Meeting 2026

TWO DAYS • LIVE & IN PERSON

The AASPT Annual Meeting is where sports physical therapists come together to learn, collaborate, and advance the profession. Across two days, attendees will dig into evidence-based clinical insights, practical athlete‑care strategies, and the trends shaping the future of sports physical therapy.

As the premier gathering for our specialty, the Annual Meeting offers a focused opportunity to deepen your expertise, connect with peers, and stay ahead of emerging research and innovation.

Walk away with actionable tools, sharper clinical decision‑making, and insights that move your practice forward. Designed for every level of experience, from early‑career clinicians to seasoned specialists.

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held at the Seattle Convention Center, Arch at 705 Pike, Level 6.

2026 Annual Meeting Agenda

High‑intensity, evidence‑driven sessions. Expert panels. Programming built around your interests.

The 2026 AASPT Annual Meeting brings two days of focused, high‑value education for sports physical therapists at every stage of practice. This year’s program packs in evidence‑based clinical sessions, practical takeaways you can use right away, and plenty of chances to learn alongside peers, researchers, and leaders in the field.

Below is a high‑level overview of the meeting schedule. Explore the sessions planned for this year’s meeting.

All event details are subject to change. Some sessions are presented by conference sponsors and are noted as such.

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2026 Annual Meeting Speakers

Featured Speakers

Our 2026 faculty brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and team physicians from across the sports medicine community. Explore the lineup below.

Ashley Campbell

PT, DPT, SCS

Director of Rehabilitation, Nashville Hip Institute

Terri Chmielewski

PT, PhD, SCS

Research Investigator, TRIA Orthopedic Center

Brian Cole

MD, MBA

Team Physician, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox
Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

George Davies

PT, DPT, MEd, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, FAPTA

Faculty, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Jeff Dugas

Associate Medical Director, WWE
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

Michael Freehill

Head Team Physician, Oakland Athletics
Stanford University

Airelle Giordano

PT, DPT, SCS, OCS

President, AASPT
University of Delaware

Scott Greenberg

PT, DPT, MBA, CSCS, CPSS

Physical Therapist, Florida Gator Athletics
Manager of Operations, UF Health Department of Rehab
Director of Residencies, UF Health Department of Rehab

Robert LaPrade

MD, PhD

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Rob Manske

PT, DPT, ATC, MEd, FAPTA

Chair, DPT Program, Wichita State University

Jill Monson

PT, OCS

Therapy Lead, Complex Knee
Twin Cities Orthopedics

Mike Mullaney

DPT, SCS

Research Assistant, Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine
Mullaney and Associates

Mark Paterno

PT, PhD, SCS, ATC

Senior Clinical Director, Division of OT/PT
Professor, Division of Sports Medicine
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Robert Prill

PhD, ScD, PT

Head of Research, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane

Mike Reinold

PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Champion PT and Performance

Brandon Schmitt

PT, DPT, ATC

Regional Clinical Excellence Director (New Jersey), Professional Physical Therapy

Seth Sherman

Orthopedic Surgeon, Stanford University Football

Braidy Solie

DPT, SCS, CSCS

Training HAUS

Kevin Wilk

PT, DPT, FAPTA

Associate Clinical Director, Champion Sports Medicine

Learn More About Each Speaker

Continuing Education & Meeting Policies

CEUs

CEUs for Athletic Trainers

Attendance at the in-person 2026 AASPT Annual Conference may be worth up to 14.5 contact hours (1.5 CEUs).

AASPT is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) as an Approved Provider of continuing education for Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Providers must meet the Standards and Policies & Procedures set by the BOC and are authorized to offer Category A continuing education programs.

CEUs for Physical Therapists

Attendance at the in-person 2026 AASPT Annual Conference may be worth up to 14.5 contact hours (1.5 CEUs).

The American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT), as a component of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), offers courses that are accepted in many states and the District of Columbia, subject to each state’s continuing education regulations.

A small number of states do not provide pre-approval of AASPT/APTA courses and may require licensees to apply for credit independently.

Because CE regulations vary by state and may be updated at any time, attendees should consult their state regulatory board for current requirements. State board contacts are available through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

The number of CEUs/contact hours for each session, along with required assessments and downloadable certificates, will be available starting Monday, July 13. All post-test assessments, certificate downloads, and any presenter-shared handouts must be completed or downloaded by December 1, 2026.

Program Changes & Force Majeure

AASPT may modify the agenda, speakers, format, venue, or capacity at any time. If the event is postponed, substantially modified, or canceled due to circumstances beyond AASPT’s reasonable control (including weather, strikes, public health concerns, government action, or power/Internet outages), your sole remedy will be a transfer to a rescheduled event or a refund/credit, as determined by AASPT.

Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions

All requests must be sent to [email protected] from the same email address used for registration.

Refund Policy

• 100% refund of registration fees (excluding processing or service fees) through June 10, 2026

• 50% refund of registration fees (excluding processing or service fees) through June 26, 2026

• No refunds beginning June 27, 2026

After June 26, 2026, substitutions will be accepted at no charge if requested by email by July 9, 2026. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or credits.

(updated April 2026)

What Attendees Are Saying About the AASPT Annual Meeting

"The gold standard of what a conference should be."

"AASPT brings the all-star performers from orthopedics, rehabilitation and performance into one jam-packed conference."

"Packed with information that you can use immediately in the clinic."

"By far the most impactful continued education I have attended."

"The AASPT annual meeting provides cutting-edge research and information on best practices for the sports clinician."

"Nowhere else can you find experts in sports medicine PT with greater credentials or experience."

"Always a great meeting with the best faculty speakers. I love learning the latest topics in sports PT from the expert faculty."

"By far the most impactful continued education I have attended."

"What a great opportunity to learn from so many experts in our field, both PTs and MDs."

Board of Directors & Executive Committee

Airelle Giordano—President
Andrew Naylor—Vice President
Terri Chmielewski—Secretary
Katie Lynch—Treasurer
Shefali Christopher—Representative At-Large
Scott Greenberg—Representative At-Large

2026 Annual Meeting Program Subcommittee

Chair—Mike Reinold
Members—Jill Monson, Ashley Campbell, Michael Mullaney, Gary Calabrese, Robert Mankse, Kevin Wilk

2026

AASPT Annual Meeting

Future Annual Meeting Dates

2027 Annual Meeting

2028 Annual Meeting

2029 Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting 2026

TWO DAYS • LIVE & IN PERSON

2026 Annual Meeting Agenda

View Detailed Program

The Detailed Program Is Here

2026 Annual Meeting Speakers

Featured Speakers

Continuing Education & Meeting Policies

Continuing Education & Meeting Policies

CEUs

Program Changes & Force Majeure

Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions

What Attendees Are Saying About the AASPT Annual Meeting

"The gold standard of what a conference should be."

"AASPT brings the all-star performers from orthopedics, rehabilitation and performance into one jam-packed conference."

"Packed with information that you can use immediately in the clinic."

"By far the most impactful continued education I have attended."

"The AASPT annual meeting provides cutting-edge research and information on best practices for the sports clinician."

"Nowhere else can you find experts in sports medicine PT with greater credentials or experience."

"Always a great meeting with the best faculty speakers. I love learning the latest topics in sports PT from the expert faculty."

"By far the most impactful continued education I have attended."

"What a great opportunity to learn from so many experts in our field, both PTs and MDs."

Board of Directors & Executive Committee

2026 Annual Meeting Program Subcommittee

Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors

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