Dubai: The Emirates Society of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine (ESRSM) has announced the launch of the Emirates Sports Medicine Conference (ESMC) under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.
The two-day event is set to take place on May 13th and 14th, 2023, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai, and is expecting more than 500 attendees from 13 countries and 30 nationalities, including delegates from medicine, allied health, and professional sports. Sports medicine is a rapidly growing field around the world, encompassing a range of medical specialities, including orthopaedics, cardiology, and neurology. The global sports medicine market size was valued at $10.93 billion in 2022 and is expected to be worth around $21.86 billion by 2032.
The ESMC will bring together 43 expert speakers from across the world to deliver the latest evidence-based knowledge and updates in Sports and Exercise Medicine, Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries, Sports Orthopaedic surgery, and much more through 40 lectures, 13 specialised sessions, and two workshops. The conference is aimed at bringing together specialists and the general community to learn, connect, and share best practices in the industry.
Dr. Abdullah Al Rahoomi, President of the ESRSM and the Conference, expressed his excitement at the ESMC’s launch, stating that “This year, we aim to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for evidence-based discussion. Participants will gain knowledge through dialogue and workshops delivered by international experts in their respective medical fields. Furthermore, we will highlight the importance of sports, academics and sciences towards enhancing the overall well-being and performance of humanity and mankind while providing the chance for everyone to participate in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions.”
The conference programme is designed to offer a mix of theoretical and practical sessions with insights on how to diagnose, treat and prevent sports injuries, as well as strategies for enhancing athlete performance. The main highlights of the conference include football medicine and insights into the female athlete.
Registration for the ESMC is now open, and interested attendees can visit the conference website for more information on the conference program, speakers, and registration details. The ESMC promises to be a unique opportunity for sports medicine practitioners, researchers, and other professionals to learn from leading experts in the field, connect with peers, and advance their skills and knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.