Scientific Programme & Speakers
Programme
The “10th Stockholm Arthroscopy and Rehabilitation Conference – A Sports Medicine Smorgasboard”, held at Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden, covers the latest in orthopedics, physiotherapy and sports science.
Two parallel sessions and workshops led by distinguished national and international speakers will guide you to new insights, or open for interesting discussions. More speakers will be announced during 2025. All talks are in English.
Throughout the conference, you’ll have numerous opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders within health care and sports science. Engage in meaningful conversations, share your experiences, and build relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
Welcome!
Day 1
Thursday 16 of October
| Time | ERFORSSALEN | SOPHIASALEN | NIGHTINGALE/ GYM |
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| 07.30 | Registration from 07.30 | ||
| 08.30- 08.45 | ERFORSSALEN Welcome | ||
| 08.55- 09.45 | "ACL reconstruction-Live-op" Bertrand Sonnery Cottet (FRA), prof., MD Chair: Anders Stålman (SWE), Associate prof., MD | "From molecule to performance- the role of recovery" Clara Onell (SWE), PhD; William Apro (SWE), Associate prof. Chair: Martin Asker (SWE), Associate prof. Details | |
| 09.45-10.15 | Coffee break / Sponsors/ exhibition | ||
| 10.15-11.05 | "The Scandinavian National Knee Ligament Registries 20 years - what is the benefit?" Lars Engebretsen (NOR), prof., MD; Martin Lind (DNK), prof., MD; Björn Barenius (SWE), Associate prof., MD Chair: Magnus Forssblad (SWE), Associate prof., MD Details | "Training and hormones - what are the keys for optimal performance in female athletes?" Angelica Hirschberg-Lindén (SWE), prof., MD; Cecilia Fridén (SWE), prof., RPT; Linda Ekenros (SWE), PhD, RPT Chair: Cecilia Fridén (SWE), prof., RPT Details | |
| 11.15-12.00 | "My approach to ACL surgery" Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet (FRA), prof., MD Chair: Anders Stålman (SWE), Associate prof., MD | "Advanced footwear technology: performance and injury considerations from a biomechanical perspective." Toni Arndt (SWE), prof. Biomechanics; Joanna Kvist (SWE), prof, RPT Chair: Toni Arndt (SWE), prof. Biomechanics Details | |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch break / sponsors/ exhibition | ||
| 13.00-14.05 | "ACL-surgery - technique, graft choice and rehabilitation" Bertrand Sonnery Cottet (FRA), prof., MD; Martin Lind (DNK), prof., MD; Lars Engebretsen (NOR), prof., MD; Frida Hansson (SWE), MD; Åsa Lönnqvist (SWE), MSc, RPT; Chair: Magnus Forssblad (SWE), Associate prof., MD Details | ||
| 14.10-14.40 | ERFORSSALEN _ KEY NOTE: "Arthrogenic muscle inhibition following knee injury" Bertrand Sonnery Cottet (FRA), prof., MD Chair: Anders Stålman (SWE), Associate prof, MD |
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| 14.40-15.00 | Coffee break / sponsor/ exhibition | ||
| 15.00-15.50 | "Cartilage degenerative injury management - The State of the Art" Mats Brittberg (SWE), prof. MD; Anders Lindahl (SWE), prof emeritus; Chair: Anders Stålman (SWE), Associate prof., MD | "Treatment of shoulder injuries in overhead athletes" Christoffer von Essen (SWE), PhD, MD; Annelies Maenhout (BEL), prof., RPT Chair: Maria Werin (SWE), PhD, RPT Details | |
| 16.00-16.50 | Paper presentations "Rapid five" 16.00-16.53 Details Chair: Anders Stålman (SWE), Associate prof., MD; Björn Engström (SWE), Associate prof., MD 17.00-17.44 Details Chair: Anders Stålman (SWE), Associate prof, MD; Tobias Wörner (SWE), PhD, RPT | Workshop 1 (WS1) GYM "Sports Specific shoulder stability training depending on direction of instability." Dr. Annelies Maenhout (BEL), PhD, RPT; Dr. Maria Werin (SWE), PhD, RPT |
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| 17.00-17.50 | "Acute Achilles tendon rupture - improving treatment, recovery and outcomes" Simon Svedman (SWE), PhD, MD; Karin Rydevik (NOR), MSc, RPT, Specialist in Sports Medicine Chair: Simon Svedman (SWE), PhD, MD Details | Workshop 2 (WS2) GYM "Return to sport after shoulder injury in overhead athletes." Dr. Martin Asker (SWE), PhD, Associate prof. |
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| 18.00- 19.00 | Poster presentation and mingling with refreshments in the exhibition hall, researchers stand by their posters. Chair: Martin Asker, Associate professor Details |
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| 19.30 | 10th Anniversary Dinner | ||
Day 2
Friday 17 of October
| Time | ERFORSSALEN | SOPHIASALEN | NIGHTINGALE/ GYM |
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| 08.30-09.20 | "The wrist in sports" Lars Adolfsson (SWE), prof, MD; Per Fischer (SWE), PhD, MD Chair: Björn Engström (SWE), Associate prof, MD | “Long-Term Shoulder Health in Wheelchair Athletes – Focusing on Function, Equipment, and Performance in Daily Life and Paralympic Sports” Anna Bjerkefors (SWE), Associate prof., RPT; Frida Lidén (SWE), RPT, PhD student at GIH; Paralympic Athlete (to be announced) Chair: Anna Bjerkefors (SWE), Associate prof., RPT | Workshop 3 (WS3) GYM "Three weeks return to sport and 7% one- year reinjury rates. The Aspetar way of criteria-based progression through hamstring rehabilitation, a practical workshop" Dr. Rodney Whiteley (AUS, QAT), PhD, sports physiotherapist |
| 09.30-10.00 | ERFORSSALEN _ EJNAR ERIKSSON LECTURE: “My 45 years of ACL struggle” Björn Engström (SWE), Associate Professor, MD Chair: Magnus Forssblad (SWE), Associate prof., MD |
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| 10.00-10.30 | Coffee break / Sponsors/ exhibition | ||
| 10.30-11.20 | "Hamstring injury – decision making and surgical indications" Mikael Sansone (SWE), prof., MD; Elsa Pihl (SWE), PhD, MD, Rodney Whiteley (AUS/QAT), PhD, RPT Chair: Mattias Ahldén (SWE), PhD, MD Details | "Body & brain: a complete athlete! How to cope with sports injuries from a psychosocial perspective" Adam Gledhill (GRB), Associate prof.; Andreas Ivarsson (SWE), prof.; Niklas Cederström (SWE), PhD. Chair: Ulrika Tranaeus (SWE), Associate prof. Details | Workshop 4 (WS4) Nightingale "Rehabilitation strategies for meniscal injuries: Tailoring protocols to injury characteristics and location" Dr. Riccardo Cristiani (SWE), PhD, orthopedic surgeon |
| 11.30-12.00 | ERFORSSALEN _ KEY NOTE: "Protecting medical autonomy in Sports” Scott Lynch (USA), prof., MD; Steven Marino (USA), Attorney. Chair: Björn Engström, Associate prof, MD |
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| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch break / sponsors/ exhibition | ||
| 13.00-14.15 | Patella Session Part I & II I.13.00 "Acute patellar dislocation" Early surgery, late surgery, or no surgery. What is the risk?" II.13.45 "Future perspectives and AI in surgery" Manuel Vieira da Silva (PRT) prof., MD Chair: Eva Moström (SWE), PhD, MD | "Return to play after major injury - biological and psychological perspective" Martin Asker (SWE), Associate prof.; Tobias Wörner (SWE), PhD, RPT; Adam Gledhill (GRB), Associate prof. Chair: Ulrika Tranaeus (SWE), Associate prof. Details | |
| 14.15-14.45 | Coffee break/ sponsor/ exhibition | ||
| 14.45-15.45 | ERFORSSALEN _ FIFA MEDICAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SYMPOSIUM “ACL Injuries in Youth Football: Risks, Recovery, and Responsibility" Frida Hansson (SWE), MD; Annica Näsmark (SWE), RPT; Alexander Sandon (SWE) PhD, MD; Åsa Lönnqvist (SWE) RPT; Joel Riddez (SWE), head of football academy DIF; Lars Lagerbäck (SWE), former Coach Swedish National teams (youth-A team); Tomas Antonelius (SWE), former professional player with an ACL injury; Scott Lynch (USA), prof., MD Chair: Magnus Forssblad (SWE), Associate prof., MD Details |
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| 15.45-16.00 | ERFORSSALEN _ Closure of Conference | ||
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Our speakers
Adam Gledhill
UNITED KINGDOM
Dr Adam Gledhill, Course Director in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, specialized on psychology of sports injury, talent development, and sport coaching.
Andreas Ivarsson
SWEDEN
Dr Andreas Ivarsson, professor of psychology at Halmstad University, Sweden, specialized on the psychological aspects of sports injuries, including the predictors and prevention of such injuries, and psychological factors influencing sports performance and well-being of athletes.
Anders Lindahl
SWEDEN
Dr Anders Lindahl, professor emeritus, University of Gothenburg, Institute of Biomedicine at Sahlgrenska Academy, specialized in cartilage repair focused on the use of autologous chondrocyte transplantation (ACT). His current research explores induced pluripotent stem cells and early diagnosis of cartilage injuries.
Anders Stålman
SWEDEN
Dr Anders Stålman, associate professor at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Head of Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized on knee and shoulder surgery, with a particular focus on ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction.
Angelica Lindén Hirschberg
SWEDEN
Dr. Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, specialized in gynecological endocrinology and reproductive and metabolic health in women including elite athletes.
Anna Bjerkefors
SWEDEN
Dr Anna Bjerkefors, RPT, Associate Professor at GIH and Parasport Coordinator at the
Swedish Sports Confederation, Elite Sports Department at Bosön, specialized on
understanding how neuromusculoskeletal impairments affect sports performance and on
optimising the athlete–equipment interface to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
Annelies Maenhout
BELGIUM
Dr. Annelies Maenhout, visiting professor in Physiotherapy at Ghent University, Belgium, within the Rehabilitation Sciences department, specialized in shoulder rehabilitation.
Bertrand Sonnery Cottet
FRANCE
Dr Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, professor and internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon from Lyon, France, currently holding a position at the Centre Orthopedique Santy, FIFA medical Center of Excellence, specialized in knee surgery and sports trauma.
Björn Barenius
SWEDEN
Dr Björn Barenius, associate professor at the Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center,, and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized on knee ligament injuries, particularly ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction.
Björn Engström
SWEDEN
Dr Björn Engström, associate professor at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized in the treatment of sports injuries with a special focus on knee-
Cecilia Fridén
SWEDEN
Dr. Cecilia Fridén, professor in Physiotherapy at Mälardalen University and Associate Professor at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in women’s health and hormonal influences on physical exercise.
Christina Mikkelsen
SWEDEN
Dr Christina Mikkelsen, PhD, adjunct lecturer at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, and head of physiotherapy at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized in rehabilitation and treatment of ACL-injuries.
Christoffer von Essen
SWEDEN
Dr Christoffer von Essen, PhD at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized in arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery and ACL -reconstruction.
Clara Onell
SWEDEN
Dr. Clara Onell, PhD, and nutritionist at Sophiahemmet University, specialized in how diet
impacts health, performance, and injury risk in athletes. Clara Onell focuses on tailoring
nutritional strategies to help athletes achieve their goals while maintaining long-term health
and sustainability.
Elsa Pihl
SWEDEN
Dr Elsa Pihl, PhD at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, and orthopedic surgeon at Danderyds Hospital, specialized on proximal hamstring tendon avulsions, both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Eva Bengtsson Moström
SWEDEN
Dr Eva Bengtsson Moström, PhD, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized on ACL reconstruction and patellar dislocations in children and adolescents.
Frida Hansson
SWEDEN
Frida Hansson, PhD student at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, Stockholm, and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized on sports medicine with a particular focus on ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents.
Frida Lidén
SWEDEN
MSc Frida Lidén, RPT, PhD student at GIH since 2024. Frida´s research interest is in applied
sports science, biomechanics and parasports, with a special focus on shoulder health in
manual wheelchair users.
HC Holmberg
SWEDEN
Dr Hans-Christer Holmberg, professor at Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health, Education, and Technology, Division of Health, Medicine, and Rehabilitation, specialized on performance analysis and training optimization for athletes.
Joanna Kvist
SWEDEN
Dr Joanna Kvist, professor of physiotherapy at Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine, and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Community Medicine, specialized on risk factors, treatment, and consequences of sports injuries.
Karin Rydevik
NORWAY
MSc Karin Rydevik, Specialist in Sports Medicine and operations manager at Volvat Nimi, Norway’s largest sports medicine clinic. Karin has a special interest in Achilles tendon ruptures and has participated in several research projects in the field.
Lars Adolfsson
SWEDEN
Dr Lars Adolfsson, professor at Linköping University, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Surgery, Orthopedics, and Oncology, Sweden, orthopedic surgeon specialized on diagnosis and treatment of injuries and pain conditions in the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
Lars Engebretsen
NORWAY
Dr Lars Engebretsen, professor emeritus, and consultant orthopedic surgery at the Orthopedic Clinic, University of Oslo Medical School, specializing on resurfacing techniques for cartilage injuries, complex knee ligament injuries, and prevention techniques for sports injuries.
Lars Lagerbäck
SWEDEN
Lars Lagerbäck, former Coach Swedish National teams, leading the team to five consecutive major tournaments, including the World Cup and European Championships.
Lars Peterson
SWEDEN
Dr Lars Peterson, professor emeritus of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Gothenburg, specialized in autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), a method for repairing cartilage using a patient’s own cells. This technique has significantly advanced the field of cartilage repair and orthopedic surgery.
Linda Ekenros
SWEDEN
Dr Linda Ekenros, PhD, assistant senior lecturer at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences, and Society, Division of Physiotherapy, Stockholm, specialized in women’s health and the impact of the menstrual cycle on training and performance.
Magnus Forssblad
SWEDEN
Dr Magnus Forssblad, associate professor at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center and orthopedic surgeon at Ortopedi Stockholm, specializing on sports injuries and the impact of surgeon experience
Manuel Vieira da Silva
PORTUGAL
Dr. Manuel Vieira da Silva, professor, orthopedic surgeon, Head of Department of Hospital Braga, Portugal, specialized in knee surgery including procedures such as ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair and advanced surgical techniques treating patellofemoral joint instability.
Maria Werin
SWEDEN
Martin Asker
SWEDEN
Dr Martin Asker, associate professor at Sophiahemmet University and head of the Handball Research Group at the Musculoskeletal & Sports Injury Epidemiology Center, Stockholm, specialized on injury prevention, prognosis, and performance in handball.
Martin Lind
DENMARK
Dr Martin Lind, professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, and orthopedic surgeon at Aarhus University in Denmark, specializing on cartilage restoration, knee ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral disorders, and sports traumatology epidemiology.
Mattias Ahldén
SWEDEN
Dr Mattias Ahldén, PhD, CMO and orthopedic surgeon at Capio Orthocenter in Gothenburg, specialized in sports injuries of the knee and hip arthroscopy.
Mats Brittberg
SWEDEN
Dr Mats Brittberg, professor of orthopaedics at the University of Gothenburg, the Institution of Clinical Sciences, Department of Orthopedics, specialized in cartilage repair, particularly focusing on the use of in vitro expanded autologous chondrocytes for cartilage regeneration.
Mikael Sansone
SWEDEN
Dr Mikael Sansone, professor and orthopedic surgeon at Sahlgrenska University hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, specializied in hip arthroscopy, multiligament knee injuries, patellofemoral disorders, and sports traumatology.
Niklas Cederström
SWEDEN
Dr. Niklas Cederström, PhD in Health Sciences at Lunds University in 2022, exploring the use of a psychological skills training intervention to improve rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases.
Per Renström
SWEDEN
Dr Per Renström, professor emeritus of sports medicine at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, specialized in the epidemiology of sports injuries and biomechanics and treatment of knee and ankle ligament injuries.
Per Fischer
SWEDEN
Dr Per Fischer, PhD at Örebro University, Faculty of Medicine and Health, and orthopedic surgeon at Region Örebro, specialized on diagnosis and treatment of injuries and pain conditions in the hand, wrist and elbow.
Rodney Whiteley
AUSTRALIA & QATAR
Dr Rodney Whiteley, PhD, Sports Physiotherapist, Assistant Director of Clinical Projects & Quality at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar, specialized in rehabilitation and return to play after sports related injuries. Dr Whiteley has worked with a number of professional and international teams and individuals in Rugby League, Rugby Union, Baseball, Football, Squash, and Athletics
Scott Lynch
USA
Dr Scott Lynch, professor at Penn State College of Medicine, USA. and a sports orthopedic surgeon specialized in knee ligament and meniscal injuries, wrestling injuries and skin diseases, patellar instability, hip arthroscopy and hip pain in young patients, medical autonomy best practices and sports concussions.
Simon Svedman
SWEDEN
Dr Simon Svedman, PhD, MD, Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Sweden, specialized in acute Achilles tendon ruptures, thromboembolism and muscle deconditioning of the lower limbs.
Tobias Wörner
SWEDEN
Dr Tobias Wörner, PhD, assistant researcher at Lund University, affiliated to Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Stockholm Sports Trauma Research Center, and physical therapist at Capio Artro Clinic, Stockholm, specialized in knee and hip injuries such as FAI and ACL-injuries and the rehabilitation following surgical treatment.
Steven F. Marino Esquire
USA
Attorney
Steven F. Marino Esquire, a two-time All-American Gymnast and a 4-year member
of the U.S. National Men’s Gymnastics Team, founder of Marino Associates, specializing
in Complex Civil Litigation including, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice,
Professional Negligence, Premise Liability, Wrongful Death, Sexual Abuse,
Workers’ Compensation and Employment Discrimination.
Ulrika Tranaeus
SWEDEN
Dr Ulrika Traneus, associate professor and senior lecturer at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Department of Physiology, Nutrition, and Biomechanics, Section for Coaching and Sport Performance Development, Stockholm, specialized on the psychology of sports injuries including risk factors, treatment and injury prevention.
Toni Arndt
SWEDEN
Dr. Toni Arndt, professor in Biomechanics at The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in lower extremity muscle-tendon function, athletic footwear and sports biomechanics.
William Apró
SWEDEN
Dr William Apro, a project researcher at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, and the Department of Physiology, Nutrition, and Biomechanics, Stockholm, specialized on the understanding of the molecular mechanisms that regulate protein synthesis and breakdown in human skeletal muscles.
More speakers will continuously be added to the list and program. All talks are in English.
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