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48th Annual University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Symposium
Date
Friday, May 1, 2026
Symposium Format
The format for the symposium is in-person (there will be no live streaming and no post-symposium recordings).
Location
Alliant Energy Center- Exhibition Hall Mendota Rooms 1-4
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, Wisconsin 53713
Provided by
UW Health Sports Medicine
and
University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Symposium Overview
The purpose of this symposium is to provide the latest information on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of athletic-related medical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries. The content is based on comments from past participants as well as faculty and clinical staff’s perception of current trends and issues in sports medicine. The symposium will focus on practical and clinically relevant information for participants to use in their daily practice. The intent is to bridge the gap between the medical diagnosis and treatment, and return to play.
Registration Fees
Early-Bird Registration (for registration on or before April 15, 2026)
- $200 Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Others
- $100 Undergraduate Students
Standard Registration (for registration after April 15, 2026)
- $250 Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Others
- $125 Undergraduate Students
The fee includes the cost of tuition, conference completion report, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $50.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 96 hours prior to the symposium will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $50. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 96 hours prior to the activity start date.
Intended Audience
This activity is intended for team physicians, primary care physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, chiropractors, and other health professionals who provide care for athletic and active populations.
Elements of Competence
This continuing education (CE) activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties
- Patient care and procedural skills
- Medical knowledge
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Interprofessional
- Communication
- Values and ethics
Global Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this symposium, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion in athletes and outline the steps for initial assessment
- Discuss effective strategies for improving bone mineral density
- Compare the outcomes of conservative management versus surgical intervention for hip dysplasia
- Outline functional strength exercises and sport-specific movement drills aimed at facilitating an athlete's return to their sport
For Further Information
Please contact Laura Moyer at [email protected].
Track 1: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives | Track 2: Sport Mechanics & Clinical Decision Making |
| 7:15 - 7:55 AM Registration and Breakfast | 7:15 - 7:55 AM Registration and Breakfast |
| 7:55 - 8:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks | 7:55 - 8:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM Lengthening the Health Span for the Active Aging Male David Rakel, MD | 8:00 - 8:30 AM Lengthening the Health Span for the Active Aging Male David Rakel, MD |
| 8:35 - 9:20 AM Shoulder Instability Geoff Baer, MD & Dan Enz, PT, SCS, LAT | 8:35 - 9:20 AM Shoulder Instability Geoff Baer, MD & Dan Enz, PT, SCS, LAT |
| 9:25 - 9:55 AM Ultra-Marathon Running - Not Age Exclusive Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAMSSM, FAAP | 9:25 - 9:55 AM Ultra-Marathon Running - Not Age Exclusive Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAMSSM, FAAP |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM Break | 10:00 - 10:15 AM Break |
| 11:05 - 11:50 AM Dance Medicine: Artistry and Athleticism Kathleen Carr, MD & Sarah Loevinger, DPT, PT | 11:05 - 11:50 AM Dance Medicine: Artistry and Athleticism Kathleen Carr, MD & Sarah Loevinger, DPT, PT |
| 12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch | 12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch |
| 12:45 - 1:15 PM The Recreational Cyclist and Uncommon Diagnoses Brian Bradley, PT, MPT, ATC, PCS, MDT | 12:45 - 1:15 PM Injury Profiles for Runners Across the Ages Amy Bednarek, DPT, PT, SCS, Jenelle Deatherage, PT, OCS, and Gavin Harden, DPT, PT |
| 1:15 - 1:45 PM Diabetes and Exercise Matt Waldrop, MD | 1:15 - 1:45 PM Runners Video Analysis Amy Bednarek, DPT, PT, SCS, Jenelle Deatherage, PT, OCS, and Gavin Harden, DPT, PT |
| 1:45 - 2:15 PM The Psychology on Injury Brenden Ronna, MD | 1:45 - 2:15 PM The Long Game of Tennis Injury Management and Longevity Strategies from a Physical Therapist Alyssa Matzinger, DPT, PT, SCS |
| 2:15 - 2:45 PM The Fallacy of Falling Behind: The Realities of Early Sports Specialization Alexandria Chrumka, MD | 2:15 - 2:45 PM The Recreational Volleyball Athlete: Unique Demands, High Injury Rates, and Practical Prevention Colten Haack, DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS |
| 2:45 - 3:00PM Panel Questions/Answers | 2:45 - 3:00PM Panel Questions/Answers |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM Break | 3:00 - 3:15 PM Break |
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM Surgical Decision-Making and Techniques Across the Lifespan for ACL Reconstruction Return-to-Sport Considerations Across the Lifespan for ACL Rehabilitation Andrew Sheean, MD & and Marc Sherry, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS, PES | 3:15 - 4:00 PM Surgical Decision-Making and Techniques Across the Lifespan for ACL Reconstruction Return-to-Sport Considerations Across the Lifespan for ACL Rehabilitation Andrew Sheean, MD & and Marc Sherry, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS, PES |
| 4:05 - 4:35 PM Yoga for Lifelong Mobility, Stability, and Injury Prevention Karen Kraft Rigsby, BA | 4:05 - 4:35 PM Yoga for Lifelong Mobility, Stability, and Injury Prevention Karen Kraft Rigsby, BA |
| 4:40 - 5:30 PM 30 for 20 in Sports Medicine: What I Have Learned in 31 Years of Medicine David Bernhardt, MD | 4:40 - 5:30 PM 30 for 20 in Sports Medicine: What I Have Learned in 31 Years of Medicine David Bernhardt, MD |
| Closing Remarks | Closing Remarks |
Parking
The Alliant Energy Center- Exhibition Hall has ample parking located in front of the hall. Proceed through the gates and turn left. There is a drop-off area in the front of the building and handicap accessible parking as needed.
Recommended Lodging
The Spark by Hilton
102 E Rusk Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53713
Reservation Desk: 877-504-3943
Spark By Hilton Madison Central - ReservationDesk.com
*This is a brand-new hotel with a connected walkway to the conference hall.
University of Wisconsin Faculty
Geoff Baer, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Team physician Badger Athletics (Badger Football, Badger Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey, Badger Men's and Women's Soccer, and the Badger Spirit Squad) .‡
Amy Bednarek DPT, PT, SCS, Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Science Drive Medical Center‡
David Bernhardt, MD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine; Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Division of Sports Medicine; Team Physician, University of Wisconsin Athletics *‡
Brian Bradley, PT, MPT, ATC, OCS, MDT, Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Department, East Madison Hospital‡
Kathleen Carr, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, and Community Health; Team Physician, University of Wisconsin Athletics *‡
Beth Chorlton, MA, LAT, UW Sports Medicine Education Services Coordinator; UW Sports Medicine Physician Extender*‡
Alexandria Chrumka, MD, UW Health Sports Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Fellow
Jenelle Deatherage, PT, OCS, Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Science Drive Medical Center‡
Dan Enz, PT, SCS, LAT, Manager UWHC Science Drive Medical Center and Verona PT, Sports Residency Director
Melissa Fischer, DPT, Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Science Drive Medical Center‡
Erin Hammer, MD, Assistant professor Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Team Physician UW Badger Athletics (Football and Wrestling) ‡
Colten Haack, DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS, Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation East Madison Hospital ‡
Gavin Harden, DPT, PT, Current Resident UW Health Sports Physical Therapy Residency Progra
Maria Kostichka, MS, LAT, Licensed Athletic Trainer, UW Health Sports Medicine Athletic Training Residency Director *‡
Sara Loevinger, DPT, PT Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Science Drive Medical Center and UW Health Verona Physical Therapy‡
Alissa Matzinger, DPT, PT, SCS, Physical Therapist, UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Science Drive Medical Center and East Madison Hospital ‡
Laura Moyer, MS, LAT, UW Sports Medicine Educational Services Coordinator *‡
Alex Olver, DPT, PT, Resident UW Health Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program
David Rakel, MD, Professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health; Founder of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UW- Madison
Karen Kraft Rigsby, BA, Lecturer UW Madison Dance Department; Yoga Instructor at Inner Fire Madison, WI; Client Manager and Assistant Coach at Functional Integrated Training
Brenden Ronna, MD, UW Health Sports Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Fellow
Andrew Sheean, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Team physician, UW Badger Athletics (Men's and Women's Crew) ‡
Marc Sherry, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS PES, Manager UW Sports Rehabilitation at East Madison Hospital; Program Director UW Health UE Physical Therapy Fellowship Program ‡
Andrea Spiker, MD, Assistant Professor, UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Team Physician, UW Badger Athletics (Men's and Women's Basketball)*‡
Matthew Waldrop, MD, UW Health Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow
Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAMSSM, FAAP, Associate Professor, UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Team Physician, UW Badger Athletics (Hockey, Golf, Spirit Squad), Team Physician Madison Forward, Chief Medical Adviser, Elite Clubs National League and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory at UW Madison ‡
*Planning Committee
‡UW Health Sports Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
| Name | Role(s) | Financial Relationships Disclosure(s) | Discussion of Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices in Presentation? |
Accreditation Statement
 | In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements | |
American Medical Association (AMA) | The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification CME Only Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. | |
 | Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC): The University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) (BOC AP#: JA0000358) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 7.5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. |
| National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) approved up to 0.6 CEU(s) in category A for certified individuals attending approved sessions at this event. | |
This activity has been approved by APTA Wisconsin for 7.50 credits. The Approval Number is 20025. In order to claim credit, you have to attend at least 80% of the symposium. The minimum number of credits you can claim is 6.0. | |
Chiropractic Continuing Education, State of Wisconsin | This course has been approved by the Wisconsin Chiropractic Examining Board. Course Approval Number: 20-1293341. |
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) | The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .75 continuing education units (CEUs) or 7.5 hours. |
Available Credit
- 7.50 ABS Accredited CME
- 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 7.50 BOC Category A CEUs
- 7.50 Chiropractic CE Hours
- 7.50 Physical Therapy Contact Hours
- 7.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 7.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to [email protected].
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation requests received at least 96 hours prior to the symposium will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $50. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 96 hours prior to the activity start date.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at [email protected]
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Questions About Registration
Email [email protected].
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Laura Moyer at [email protected].