Upcoming Programs & Events
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Sports Physical Therapy Residencies: Applicant Updates for Current Cycle
Available On Demand
Webinar | AASPT Specialization Committee | Free
Speakers: Kaitlyn Schlueter, PT, DPT, SCS; additional speakers to be announced
Overview: Preparing to apply for a Sports PT Residency? This session covers updated application deadlines, program types, available resources, and best practices for creating a competitive application. Gain practical guidance to help you navigate the residency application process with confidence.
Programming Decision Making in the Face of Uncertainty
Available On Demand
Webinar | AASPT Sports Performance SIG | Free
Speakers: Owen Runion, PT, DPT, SCS; Jarred Boyd, DPT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
Overview: Explore how clinicians make real‑world rehab decisions for athletes. This session breaks down training load, progression, and return‑to‑sport nuance, blending current evidence with practical application to help you design smarter, individualized programs and avoid common pitfalls in high‑performance rehab.
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Sink or Swim: Winning the Battle Against Shoulder Breakdown in Female Swimmers
Date: Sept 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Interactive Webinar | AASPT Shoulder & Female Athlete SIGs | Free
Speakers: Kari Lindegren, PT, DPT, OCS; Ellie Parker, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Overview: Explore why female swimmers are prone to shoulder injury and how to prevent it. This session breaks down anatomy, hormones, stroke mechanics, and training load, then delivers evidence-based strategies for dry-land strength, load management, and safe return to sport.
Tendinopathy in the College Athlete
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM EST
Journal Club | AASPT College Pro SIG | Free
Speakers: Ebonie Rio, PhD; Ethan Taylor, PT, DPT, CSCS; Mike Lewis, SPT, CSCS; Collin Miller, SPT
Overview: Tendinopathy treatment is evolving. Join this session to better understand tendon pain, loading principles, and the nervous system's role in recovery. Gain practical strategies you can immediately apply to help athletes reduce pain, improve function, and confidently return to play.
Sports PT Residency Webinar
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Webinar | AASPT Specialization Committee | Free
Speakers: Jack Malafronte, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC; Abigail Misenheimer, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC
Overview: Interested in a career in sports physical therapy? Join this webinar to learn about the benefits of sports PT residency training, connect with current and former residents, and gain insights into programs across the country. Ideal for students exploring advanced clinical and professional development opportunities.
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Your Path to Sports PT: Q&A with Sports Residencies at Pediatric Hospitals
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Interactive Webinar | AASPT Young Athlete SIG | Free
Moderator: Nicole Dunbar (Melfi)
Overview: Connect with leaders from pediatric hospital-based sports residency programs all in one place. Learn what makes each program unique, ask your questions directly to program representatives, and gain valuable insights to help identify the residency that best aligns with your career goals and clinical interests.
What’s New in Youth Sport Specialization, NIL, and More!
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Webinar | Young Athlete SIG | Free
Speakers: Jena Street, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS; Benjamin Wojcicki, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Overview: Join Jena Street and Benjamin Wojcicki for an evidence-based discussion on youth sport specialization. Explore current recommendations, learn about a newly validated specialization assessment tool, examine potential long-term impacts, and gain practical strategies to help youth athletes thrive in today's evolving sports environment.
Casual Programming with Neil Sheth
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Webinar | AASPT Performance SIG | Free
Speakers: Neil Sheth, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, XPS
Moderator: Owen Runion, PT, DPT, SCS
Overview: Learners will explore the programming and decision-making frameworks behind Neil Sheth's approach to athlete training, gaining practical insight into how evidence-based principles translate into applied program design.
Foundational Footwear Knowledge for Runners
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Webinar | AASPT Running SIG | Free
Panelists: JJ Hannigan, PhD, ATC, CSCS; Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS
Overview: This webinar examines how running footwear design influences biomechanics and tissue loading. Participants will review current evidence on footwear categories, understand biomechanical implications of transitioning between shoe types, and apply evidence-informed clinical reasoning when making footwear recommendations for runners.
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Management of Baseball Injuries
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 8:30 PM EST
Interactive Webinar | AASPT College Pro SIG | Free
Speakers: Dan Himmerick, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS; Ethan Taylor, PT, DPT, CSCS; Gavin Harden, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT; Nick Ficarrotta, SPT
Moderator: Ethan Taylor
Overview: Take the latest baseball injury research from evidence to practice. Explore rehabilitation and return-to-play decision-making, identify modifiable injury risk factors, and gain practical strategies for optimizing throwing, strength, workload, and athletic performance.
Casual Programming with Laura Opstedal
Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM EST
Webinar | AASPT Performance SIG | Free
Moderator: Owen Runion, PT, DPT, SCS
Speaker: Laura Opstedal, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, USAW-2
Overview: Take the guesswork out of rehabilitation progression. This session explores how to select meaningful metrics, interpret patient performance, and adapt programming across the rehab continuum. Walk away with practical, evidence-informed strategies to guide clinical decisions and optimize patient outcomes.
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Running Gait Retraining
Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Webinar | Running SIG | Free
Speakers: Kevin Sheehan, PT, DPT, OCS; Jeremiah Tate, PT, PhD
Overview: Gait retraining doesn't have to be complicated. Learn the evidence behind common and emerging strategies, discover practical tools for home and clinical use, and leave with ready-to-apply plans that help runners succeed.
Motherhood in the League: Balancing Family and a Career in the NBA
Date: December 1, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Interactive Webinar | AASPT RISE Committee | Free
Speaker: Vanessa Brooks, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, NREMT
Facilitator: Ijjae Hill
Overview: An honest look at navigating motherhood while working in professional sports. Explore the challenges of returning to work, balancing travel and family demands, and practical strategies for thriving in a high-performance environment while building a more supportive workplace for working mothers.
From Objective Running Analysis to Targeted Intervention
Date: December 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Webinar | Sponsored by Runeasi & AASPT Running SIG | Free
Moderator: Ramsey Benkert
Speakers: Philip Cortvriendt, MSc
Overview: Sponsored by Runeasi, this educational webinar explores how clinicians can integrate sacral IMU data, running kinetics, spatiotemporal metrics, and MSK testing to better understand running mechanics, guide clinical decision-making, and develop targeted interventions. Presenter is employed by Runeasi.
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Kickoff to CSM 2027: AASPT Annual Business Meeting (Virtual)
Date: January 20, 2027
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Open to all AASPT members
Overview: Before we come together at CSM, join fellow members for the AASPT Annual Business Meeting. This virtual event will provide Academy updates, highlight key accomplishments from the past year, and share priorities and initiatives shaping the future of AASPT.
Open to all members, the meeting offers a convenient way to connect with Academy leadership and start the CSM season informed and engaged.
Register today and watch upcoming newsletters for the agenda and meeting materials.
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RISE & Teammates Networking Reception at CSM 2027
Date: February 5, 2027
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Location: In-person at the Philadelphia Marriott
Join the AASPT Membership Committee for the RISE & Teammates Networking Reception at the Philadelphia Marriott.
Come ready to meet new colleagues, strengthen your professional network, and be part of a community that supports every stage of your career.
- Students, graduate students, residents, fellows, and trainees: $5 (use coupon code TICKET5 at checkout)
- All other attendees: $10
Each ticket includes admission to both receptions and one drink ticket at check-in.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly.
