Upcoming Programs & Events

Effect of concurrent strength and endurance training on run performance and biomechanics: A randomized controlled trial

Available On-Demand*

Hosted by the AASPT Running SIG | Free

Speakers: Danielle Trowell, PhD Jason Tuori, PT, DPT, SCS
Overview: Unlock stronger, faster running with smart strength plus endurance training. Learn what actually improves performance, how to blend lifting into any run plan, and the key programming moves that keep runners progressing or returning from injury.

Women in Sports: Behind the Scenes at Red Bull’s Athlete Performance Center with Haley Hawes 

Date: April 14, 2026

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Webinar | AASPT Female Athlete SIG & RISE Committee | Free

Speakers: Haley Hawes, PT, DPT, OCS; Christy Morgan, PT, DPT, SCS 
Overview: A look inside the elite world of performance therapy with Haley Hawes. We’re talking the PT’s role in a multidisciplinary center, the habits that shape success, and the realities women face in high‑level sports medicine. 

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Managing the In‑Season Rehab

Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST

Interactive Webinar | Performance SIG | Free

Speakers: Owen Runion, PT, DPT; Jason Touri, PT
Overview: This session dives into the real‑world challenges of rehabilitating athletes while they’re actively competing. We’ll explore common pitfalls, load‑management constraints, and practical strategies to balance performance and recovery during the season.

Clinical Applications for Soccer Athletes

Date: April 29, 2026

Time: 8:30 PM EST

Journal Club | College Pro SIG | Free

Speakers: Bailey Lanser, PT, DPT, SCS, LAT; Erin Angelini, PT, DPT, SCS, CPSS; Parker Joens, PT, DPT, CSCS; Mackenzie Yob, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Overview: This session will critically review current evidence on soccer injury management, return-to-sport testing, and injury risk reduction. Discussion emphasizes clinical translation of research findings to in-season care, on-field performance demands, and practical decision-making for treating soccer athletes.

ACL Graft Selection in 2026: A Physician Roundtable on Contemporary Trends and Controversies

Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM EST

Webinar | AASPT Knee SIG | Free

Moderator: Braidy S. Solie, DPT
Panelists: Vehniah Tjong, MD – Northwestern Team Physician; Christopher Larson, MD – Minnesota Vikings Physician; Ashesh Bedi, MD – Chicago Bears Physician; Kyle Borque, MD – Houston Texans Physician
Overview: A physician roundtable exploring current trends in ACL graft selection, comparing biomechanical profiles, sport‑specific considerations, and expert perspectives on emerging practices like quad tendon grafts and lateral extra‑articular procedures. Features team physicians from the NFL and other leaders in sports medicine.

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Kinetic Assessment of Runners

Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST

Webinar | AASPT Running SIG | Free

Panelists: Keith Knurr, DPT, PhD, SCS; Mikel Joachim, PhD; Daniel Cobian, DPT, PhD
Overview: This webinar explores the biomechanics of running, focusing on the distinction between movement and underlying forces. Attendees will review current evidence linking running biomechanics to injury and learn clinically feasible strategies to estimate joint kinetics, using post‑ACL reconstruction runners as a practical example.

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Small Arms, Big Loads: Protecting the Youth Throwing Shoulder & Elbow

Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST

Webinar | AASPT Shoulder SIG and Youth Athlete SIG | Free

Panelists: Amanda Arnold, PT, DPT, PhD; Quinton Kane, PT, DPT, OCS
Overview: Learn to recognize and manage Little League shoulder and elbow in youth overhead athletes. This session covers risk factors, growth plate considerations, adaptive versus pathological changes, workload management, and evidence-based rehab and return-to-throw strategies to reduce overuse injuries and support safe, effective performance.

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Casual Chat with LaDarius Woods

Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EST

Webinar | AASPT RISE Committee in collaboration with the APTR section | Free

Speaker: LaDarius Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS 
Overview: Join an informal conversation exploring inclusion in sports physical therapy research. This session examines barriers to representation, professional habits that support research success, and practical opportunities to foster belongingness across populations through equitable, impactful research practice and real-world perspectives from a research leader. 

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2026 Annual Meeting

Date: July 10 & 11, 2026 
Seattle, WA | Seattle Convention Center

Live Meeting 

Join us in Seattle for the AASPT Annual Meeting—part of the biggest sports med event of the year. Expect hands-on learning, sharp insights, and real connections.

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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