Online Livestream Event

This interdisciplinary virtual program brings together physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers to explore modern, evidence-based strategies for managing and rehabilitating soccer-related injuries. Covering a wide range of conditions commonly seen in the sport, the program includes current concepts in female ACL injury management, non-surgical approaches to hamstring strains, conservative care for spinal and core muscle injuries, upper extremity injuries, and functional rehabilitation for high ankle syndesmosis. Each session emphasizes practical, sport-specific recovery pathways that support safe and sustainable return to play. Reflecting the latest trends in elite athlete care, the program highlights individualized rehabilitation planning, neuromuscular control, and load management to optimize performance.

Agenda

Friday, March 27, 2026

03/27/2026 08:55 am

Opening Remarks

Riley J. Williams III, MD

03/27/2026 09:00 am

Current Concepts in Female ACL Injury Management

Candace Young, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS and Angela Pepdjonovic, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS

03/27/2026 09:20 am

Q & A

03/27/2026 09:30 am

Hamstring Strains

Ryan Kimball, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT
03/27/2026 09:50 am

Q & A

03/27/2026 10:00 am

Spinal Injuries

Andrew Paul Creighton, DO
03/27/2026 10:20 am

Q & A

03/27/2026 10:30 am

Break

03/27/2026 10:40 am

Core Muscle Injuries

Mark P.  Zoland, MD, FACS
03/27/2026 11:00 am

Q & A

03/27/2026 11:10 am

Upper Extremity Anterior Stabilization

Nicholas  Jiacopello, PT, DPT, OCS
03/27/2026 11:30 am

Q & A

03/27/2026 11:40 am

High Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries

Matthew S. Conti, MD and Jacopo Mattaini, PT, DPT, SCS
03/27/2026 12:00 pm

Q & A

03/27/2026 12:10 pm

Round Table: Managing High Performance Athletes Throughout the Season

Michael Shirilla, DPT, SCS, Aisling Toolan, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS and Patrick Vignona, PT, MSPT, SCS, Cert MDT
03/27/2026 12:30 pm

Adjourn


*Not designated for credit

Faculty and agenda are subject to change.

Learning Objectives

Hospital for Special Surgery Continuing Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety.At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe current evidence-based approaches to managing ACL injuries in female soccer athletes.
  • Integrate evidence-based strategies for the conservative management and functional rehabilitation of common soccer-related injuries including hamstring strains, spinal and core muscle injuries, upper extremity stabilization, and high ankle syndesmosis, by applying principles of load management, neuromuscular control, sport-specific progression, and individualized return-to-play criteria.
  • Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives to develop individualized rehabilitation plans that reflect the latest trends in elite athlete care, including neuromuscular training and sport-specific load management.
  • Apply practical, sport-specific recovery pathways to support safe and sustainable return to pitch for soccer athletes across various injury types.

Accreditation and Credit Designation

Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 3.0 hours.

This activity is pending approval in NJ and FL for physical therapy credits.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2812063TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.

(Approval Period: 1/1/2026-12/31/2028)

Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, KS, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

This course is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine approval for their state and discipline due to constantly changing requirements. We would, however, be happy to assist with this process if requested.

Athletic Trainers: Hospital for Special Surgery (BOC AP#: P537) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 3.00 hours / Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

A certificate is awarded after a 5-question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed. The knowledge assessment and survey can only be accessed once the program has been viewed.

Program Faculty

Planning Committee

  • Patrick Vignona, PT, MSPT, SCS, Cert MDT
  • Jessica L. Hettler, PT, DPT, MHA, ATC, Cert MDT, SCS, OCS

Faculty

  • Matthew S. Conti, MD
  • Andrew P. Creighton, DO
  • Nicholas Jiacopello, PT, DPT, OCS
  • Jacopo Mattaini, PT, DPT, SCS
  • Angela Pepdjonovic, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS
  • Michael Shirilla, DPT, SCS
  • Aisling Toolan, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS
  • Riley J. Williams III, MD
  • Candace Young, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
  • Mark P. Zoland, MD

Target Audience

This activity is targeted to physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physician assistants, and strength and conditioning specialists.

Important Event Information

For registration assistance or any other questions, contact HSS Continuing Education at 212.606.1057 or continuingeducation@hss.edu.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

A strong internet connection is required to view this livestreaming activity. Additional viewing requirements, if any, will be posted in advance of the activity.

A handling fee will be deducted from the registration fee for cancellations. Refund requests must be received no later than one week prior to the course. No refund will be made thereafter.

Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to cancel this course. In the unlikely event the course is canceled, HSS will issue a full refund of the registration fee, but will not be responsible for any other charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the course.

This program may be recorded, filmed or photographed. By attending this program, you give permission to Hospital for Special Surgery to use your voice and likeness for any purpose (promotional, educational, or other), in any medium, and without remuneration of any kind to you.

Hospital for Special Surgery received no external funding in support of this program.