2025 Cutting Edge Sports Medicine Conference Welcomes 750+ Attendees

The 21st Annual Cutting Edge Sports Medicine Conference, hosted by the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation, brought together more than 750 sports medicine professionals on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Rosen Centre Hotel. This one-day event continues to be a leading force in advancing orthopaedic education and enhancing patient care.

An Event Dedicated to Advancing Sports Medicine

Led by renowned orthopaedic experts, this year’s sessions provided cutting-edge insights into the latest advancements in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic treatments for athletes. Attendees gained valuable, real-world applications for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and surgical innovations, all aimed at helping athletes return to peak performance safely and efficiently.

“Each year, this conference continues to grow and elevate the field of sports medicine,” says Andy Reber, Orlando Orthopaedic Center’s Sports Medicine & Community Marketing Manager and event organizer. “Bringing together some of the brightest minds in orthopaedic care, we’re not only sharing knowledge but also shaping the future of sports medicine. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!”

A Commitment to Education & Philanthropy

Beyond education, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation remains committed to giving back to the sports medicine community. This year, the foundation donated $2,500 to UCF Physical Therapy Research, adding to the more than $50,000 in contributions made over the years to UCF’s Physical Therapy Research Department and the Student Athletic Trainers’ Organization.

Proceeds from the event also help fund:

  • The Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation Scholarship, awarded to a deserving UCF student athletic trainer.
  • The Chris Payer Honorary Sports Medicine Scholarship, supporting a local athletic training student aide.

Looking Ahead

With another successful year in the books, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation remains dedicated to advancing orthopaedic education and supporting the next generation of sports medicine professionals.

Thank you to our attendees, speakers, vendors, and volunteers for making the 21st Annual Cutting Edge Sports Medicine Conference such an outstanding event!

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Learn more about the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation and its mission here.