(European College of Sports & Exercise Physicians)

withUpdate

(Environment, Gender and Ethnicity in Football Medicine)

5th Congress of E.C.O.S.E.P

9 & 10 December, 2017, Dubai, UAE

Congress: www.fmcedubai.ae | #ECOSEPDUBAIRegistration: http://dubaithrombosis.ae/ecosep/form.php

Approved by Dubai Health Authority for 10.5 CME/CPD Credits

Dear guests,It’s my pleasure and honor to invite you on behalf of the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Dubai to the 5th Congress of the European College of Sports & Exercise Medicine (ECOSEP) & FIFA Football Medicine Update’ to be held 9-10 December 2017 at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.We are proud to have an outstanding group of speakers from across the globe that will cover a range of exciting topics within sports medicine and related fields at the two-day congress. Participants stand to gain from the latest research and updates shared during the event as well as the vast opportunities provided for comprehensive learning in diverse disciplines of sports medicine, in addition to panel discussions, refresher courses and workshops.Dubai has emerged as a sought after meeting place for people from all walks of life, including professionals, sportsmen, businessmen, and tourists. Over 200 nationalities call Dubai their home today and millions of visitors enjoy the renowned hospitality and warmth of this city across its spectacular hotels, malls, boulevards, beaches, entertainment hubs, sports facilities, traditional markets and airports round the year.The 5th Congress of the ECOSEP & FIFA Football Medicine Update is also an opportunity to experience Dubai, and its openness to cultures and knowledge from all over the world.We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity, and we look forward to meeting you in Dubai.

Sincerely

WELCOME MESSAGE

Sami Al QamziDirector General, Dubai EconomyChairman, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence DubaiChairman, Organizing Committee - 5th Congress of the ECOSEP & FIFA Football Medicine update

ORGANIZING & SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

FIFAMICHEL D’HOOGHEYACINE ZERGUINI

E.C.O.S.E.PNIKOS MALLIAROPOULOS

NAT PADHIARKARIM KHAN

UAE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONMUSTAFA AL HASHEMI

MOHAMMED BIN RASHID UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES DUBAI - UAE

AMER SHARIFRAMADAN AL BALOOSHI

FIFA MEDICAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE DUBAI - UAE

MOURAD GHRAIRIMASSIMO MANARA

FACULTY

E.C.O.S.E.P FIFAFIFA CENTERS

OF EXCELLENCEUAE

& SPECIAL SPEAKERS

Prof. John KingQueen Mary, UniversityLondon - UK

Dr. Xavier ValleFIFA medical centre of excellence FCBarcelona, Spain

Prof. Heinz Lohrer Zentrum für Sportorthopädie Frankfort - Germany

Dr. Nat PadhiarCSEM Queen Mary, UniversityLondon - UK

Dr. Nikos MalliaropoulosCSEM Queen Mary, University Barts and The London , UK

Prof. Nicola Maffulli Queen Mary, University UKUniversity of Salerno Italy

Dr. Dev PyneDepartment Sports Clinic, Barts and The London, UK.

Dr. Otto Chan Independent Hospital London - UK.

Dr. Amir Pakravan ,Chair E.C.O.S.E.P Fighting Inactivity CommitteeLondon - UK

Dr. Dawn Thompson Chair E.C.O.S.E.P Juniors Doctors CommitteeLondon - UK

Dr. Michel D’hooghePresident FIFA medical CommitteeBruges - Belgium

Dr. Yacine ZerguiniMember FIFA medical CommitteeFIFA-DOAlgiers - Algeria

Dr. Gurcharan SinghMember FIFA medical CommitteeChairman AFC medical committeeKuala lumpur - Malaysia

Dr. Michiko DoheMember FIFA medical CommitteeTokyo - Japan

Prof. Effraim KramerDivision of Sports MedicinePretoria, South Africa

Dr. Brajesh MittalHead Cardiology FIFA Medical Centre Dubai

Dr. Mourad GhrairiFIFA medical centre of excellenceDubai - UAE

Dr. Ricard PrunaMedical Director1st Team PhysicianFIFA medical centre of excellence FC Barcelona - Spain

Dr. PierPaolo ZunarelliFIFA medical centre of excellenceIsokinetic Bologna, Italy

Dr. Paulo LoboFIFA medical centre of excellenceBrazil Brazilia

Dr. Lluis TillMedical Director S.L. Benfica Lesboa - Portugal

Dr. Mubarak Al MutawaFIFA medical centre of excellenceDubai, Representative Riyadh - KSA

Dr. Suad TrabinjicFIFA medical centre of excellenceDubai - UAE

Prof. Frédéric Khiami Chief sports surgeonHôpital La Pitié SalpêtrièreParis - FranceFIFA medical centre of excellenceDubai - UAE

Dr. Saeed Al Thani Consultant Orthopedic Sport MedicinePresident Emirates Orthopedic Society Dubai - UAE

Dr. Al Belooshi Ali Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dubai - UAE

Dr. Yacub Al Hammadi Consultant Orthopedic SurgeonSheikh Khalifa Medical CityAbu Dhabi - UAE

Dr. Reema Al HosaniConsultant Sports medicine UAE Football Federation Abu Dhabi - UAE

Prof. Albert GollhoferFreiburg University Germany

Dr. Dominic Gehring Freiburg UniversityGermany

Dr. James Pegrum Trauma Orthopedic SurgeonIndependent HospitalLondon - UK.

Registration

1.Tendon Injuries Update Management(Hall 1)2. ESWT (Hall 2)3.Fighting inactivity (Hall 3)

Official WelcomeMichel D’Hooghe, John King, Amer Sharif, Mustafa Al Hashimi Yacine Zerguini

Session I: ECOSEPSport Exercise Medicine across the WorldChair: John King, Yacine Zerguini

Coffee-break

Session II: FIFAEnvironment and Gender in FootballMedicineChair: Prof. N. Maffulli, Dr.H.Al Tuniji

Lunch, Refreshments, Commercial exhibition

Session III: ECOSEP4th Biennial Exercise Induced Leg PainSymposium.Chair: Prof King , Dr.A.Al Balooshi

Coffee Break

Session V: FIFA, ECOSEP & UAE FAManagement of ACL injury in footballChair:Prof .H. Lohrer, Dr. G. Singh

Case Method HallECOSEP Board meeting

Official Congress Dinner

4. Hamstring Rehabilitation (Hall 4)5. Image Guided Injections (Hall 5)6. ECOSEP Junior Doctors Committee (CM Hall)

Hall 1Special Cases in Sports 1st Lectures

Chair: Dr. N. Malliaropoulos,Dr.Mubarak Al Mutawa

Case Method HallHamstrings Injuries in Sports Lectures

Chair: Dr.M.Manara, Dr.Ricard Pruna

Case Method HallSession IV: ECOSEP & FIFA

Modern Technologies & Sports PerformanceChair: Dr.M.Dohi, Dr.Luis Till

Case Method HallSoft Tissue Injuries in Sports

Chair: Dr.N. Padhiar, Dr.Iskandar.MHall 1

Special Cases in Sports 2nd LecturesChair: Dr.S.Trebinjiac, Dr.J.Padilla

08:00-08:30

08:30-09:15 Workshops

09:25-10:00

10:00-11:15

11:15-11:30

11:30-13:00

13:00 -14:00

14:00 -15:15

15:15 -15:30

15:30-17:15

17:30 -18:30

20:00

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TH 2017

AUDITORIUM LECTURE HALLS

LECTURE HALLS

Registration

7. Laser Needle for MSK pathologies(FIFA centre) 8. TMG (FIFA centre)

Session VI: UAE Football Association Update on Football MedicineChair: Dr.Mustafa Al Hashimi, Prof.Paulo Lobo

Coffee-break

Session VIII: ECOSEP & FIFA Update on muscle injuryChair: Dr.X.Valle, Dr.M.Ghrairi

Lunch, Refreshments, Commercial exhibition

Session IX: ECOSEP, UAEFA &FIFA Updateson Tendon Injuries ManagementChair: Dr. O.Chan, Dr.A.Ibrhaim

Session X: ECOSEP1ST Ankle Injuries SymposiumChair: Dr.Nikos Malliaropoulos ,Dr. Y.Al Hammadi

Coffee Break

Session XI: FIFATeam Physician challenges in 2018Chair: Dr.Michel D’Hooghe, Dr.M.Ghrairi

Award Best Oral Presentation

Take Home messages, Recommendations, Closure

9. US Tendon and Muscle Characterization Scan (Hall 1)

10. Ankle Injuries and current research(Hall 2)11. Video Analysis a Tool for Prevention (Hall 3)

Case Method HallSession VII: FIFA

Sports Field EmergenciesChair: Dr.Ian Beasly, Dr.Yacoub Al Hammadi

Hall 1Sport Dentistry Lectures First Session

Chair: Dr.A.Stamos, Dr.D Thompson

Hall 1Sport Dentistry Lectures Second session

Chair: Prof.P. Zunarelli, Dr.Jose PadhilaCase Method Hall

Workshop on MRI and Age Determination in FootballChair : Dr.G.Singh, Dr.Y.Zerguini, Dr.M.Dohi

Emergency DepartmentWorkshop on Stadium Emergencies

Chair: Prof.Efraim Kramer

Case Method HallRegenerative Medicine in Sports Lectures

Chair: Dr. D.Pyne, Dr.Frederic Khiami

Case Method HallEvaluation of Injured Lower LimbsChair: Dr.A.Pakravan, Dr.J.Pegrum

08:00-08:30

08:30-09:15 Workshops

09:30-11:00

11:00-11:15

11:15-13:00

13:00 -14:00

14:00-15:30

15:30 -17:00

17:00 -17:15

17:15-18:15

18:15 -18:30

18:30 - 18:45

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10TH 2017

AUDITORIUM

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

Soft tissue injuries are still a challengein musculoskeletal sport and exercisemedicineNikos Malliaropoulos,1 Mourad Ghrairi,2 Yacine Zerguini,3

Nat Padhiar4

Soft tissue injuries in sports are a chal-lenge both for sports and exercise medi-cine practitioners, athletes, coaches andthe team. In this issue we present thelatest research on hamstring, ankle, groinand Achilles tendon injuries.

Lateral ankle sprain has a high preva-lence both in the athletic and the generalpopulation. Even though it is a commoninjury it can be associated with long termcomplications such as chronic ankleinstability. The Executive Committee ofthe International Ankle Consortium pre-sents their position recommendations forinformation, implementation and contin-ued research in order to improve preven-tion and early management of lateralankle sprain and reduce the prevalence oflong-term sequelae (see pages 1493 and1496).

Hamstring injuries are still quite a chal-lenge. This edition includes a a PEDrosystematic review update on the conserva-tive management for hamstring injuries.This paper shows that core stability andagility exercises may be useful to reducere-injury rate (see page 1548). In clinicalpractice two different types of hamstringinjuries can be identified: the high-speedrunning injuries and the stretching typehamstring injuries. Duhig et al (see page1536) showed that exposing players tolarge and rapid increases in high speed

running increased their risk of a high-speed running injury, and reducing thevolume of high-speed running every fourweeks lowered the risk.Early mobilisation versus immobilisa-

tion after Achilles tendon repair is a topicfor debate. Phan et al (see page 1550)present a PEDro synthesis on earlyweight-bearing and rehabilitation versusimmobilisation following surgical Achillestendon repair. It shows there is no signifi-cant difference in the likelihood of, or thetime taken to return to play from bracingto casting after Achilles tendon repair, butpatient satisfaction was higher for thebracing group.The clinical examination is a fundamen-

tal tool for our clinical practice but isoften challenged. The study by Serneret al (see page 1541) shows that the clin-ical examination appears sufficient todiagnose acute adductor injuries, whileMRI can assist in accurately locating acutehip flexor injuries.

2017: THE BEST OF EUROPEAN SPORTAND EXERCISE MEDICINE, FIFA ANDDUBAIThe European College of Sports andExercise Medicine Physicians (ECOSEP)welcomes you to the marvellous Gulf cityof Dubai on November 25 and 26, 2017.This will be the 5th ECOSEP Congress,

after Thessaloniki, London, Frankfurt andBarcelona. Our conference is one ofECOSEP’s major contributions; it helps topromote sport and exercise medicine inEurope, raises the standards of carethrough education and brings sport andexercise medicine doctors and otherexperts in the field together. In addition,ECOSEP runs the annual Sports and

Exercise Medicine Traveling Fellowshipthrough a European Sports and ExerciseMedicine Center of Excellence network.

For the first time, ECOSEP is holding acongress outside of Europe—our host is theUnited Arab Emirates Football Associationand the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.Dubai is an ideal location for East meetsWest in sport and exercise medicine. Thechoice of the city of Dubai is not accidental;we were seeking a city that was attractiveto the world, that housed a FIFA medicalcentre of excellence and could provide anultramodern venue. You will be impressedwith the scale and style of the MohamedBen Rashid University of Medicine andHealth Sciences. Dubai signifies the glo-bal characteristics of sport and exercisemedicine and the necessity of cross con-tinent collaboration. Collaboration issomething we at ECOSEP are increasinglyexploring to invest in and we look bothwithin Europe and outside Europe forsuitable sport and exercise medicineorganisations.

We are proud to partner with FIFA as itlaunches its foray into the expandedWorld Cup format. Contemporary topicsrelated to environment and sport, genderdefinition, and ethics in football medicinewill all be remarkable. ECOSEP aims tobring all the ‘best of the best’ experts andtheir research from all around the worldto Dubai, to meet and discuss sport andexercise medicine topics for two days. Weencourage young sport and exercise medi-cine clinicians to participate, present theirscientific research, and liaise with sport andexercise medicine world experts.

We hope to see you all there!

Competing interests None.

Provenance and peer review Not commissioned;externally peer reviewed.

To cite Malliaropoulos N, Ghrairi M, Zerguini Y, et al.Br J Sports Med 2016;50:1487.

Br J Sports Med 2016;50:1487.doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-097171

1QMUL, Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, London,UK; 2Dubai Sports Council, Medical Services, AlshababClub, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 3CliniqueChahrazed, Médecine et Traumatologie du Sport,Cheraga, Alger; 4Queen Mary University of London,Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, London, UK

Correspondence to Nikos Malliaropoulos, QMUL,Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, London, UK;contact@sportsmed.gr

Malliaropoulos N, et al. Br J Sports Med December 2016 Vol 50 No 24 1487

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Nat Padhiar4

Soft tissue injuries in sports are a chal-lenge both for sports and exercise medi-cine practitioners, athletes, coaches andthe team. In this issue we present thelatest research on hamstring, ankle, groinand Achilles tendon injuries.

Lateral ankle sprain has a high preva-lence both in the athletic and the generalpopulation. Even though it is a commoninjury it can be associated with long termcomplications such as chronic ankleinstability. The Executive Committee ofthe International Ankle Consortium pre-sents their position recommendations forinformation, implementation and contin-ued research in order to improve preven-tion and early management of lateralankle sprain and reduce the prevalence oflong-term sequelae (see pages 1493 and1496).

Hamstring injuries are still quite a chal-lenge. This edition includes a a PEDrosystematic review update on the conserva-tive management for hamstring injuries.This paper shows that core stability andagility exercises may be useful to reducere-injury rate (see page 1548). In clinicalpractice two different types of hamstringinjuries can be identified: the high-speedrunning injuries and the stretching typehamstring injuries. Duhig et al (see page1536) showed that exposing players tolarge and rapid increases in high speed

running increased their risk of a high-speed running injury, and reducing thevolume of high-speed running every fourweeks lowered the risk.Early mobilisation versus immobilisa-

tion after Achilles tendon repair is a topicfor debate. Phan et al (see page 1550)present a PEDro synthesis on earlyweight-bearing and rehabilitation versusimmobilisation following surgical Achillestendon repair. It shows there is no signifi-cant difference in the likelihood of, or thetime taken to return to play from bracingto casting after Achilles tendon repair, butpatient satisfaction was higher for thebracing group.The clinical examination is a fundamen-

tal tool for our clinical practice but isoften challenged. The study by Serneret al (see page 1541) shows that the clin-ical examination appears sufficient todiagnose acute adductor injuries, whileMRI can assist in accurately locating acutehip flexor injuries.

2017: THE BEST OF EUROPEAN SPORTAND EXERCISE MEDICINE, FIFA ANDDUBAIThe European College of Sports andExercise Medicine Physicians (ECOSEP)welcomes you to the marvellous Gulf cityof Dubai on November 25 and 26, 2017.This will be the 5th ECOSEP Congress,

after Thessaloniki, London, Frankfurt andBarcelona. Our conference is one ofECOSEP’s major contributions; it helps topromote sport and exercise medicine inEurope, raises the standards of carethrough education and brings sport andexercise medicine doctors and otherexperts in the field together. In addition,ECOSEP runs the annual Sports and

Exercise Medicine Traveling Fellowshipthrough a European Sports and ExerciseMedicine Center of Excellence network.

For the first time, ECOSEP is holding acongress outside of Europe—our host is theUnited Arab Emirates Football Associationand the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.Dubai is an ideal location for East meetsWest in sport and exercise medicine. Thechoice of the city of Dubai is not accidental;we were seeking a city that was attractiveto the world, that housed a FIFA medicalcentre of excellence and could provide anultramodern venue. You will be impressedwith the scale and style of the MohamedBen Rashid University of Medicine andHealth Sciences. Dubai signifies the glo-bal characteristics of sport and exercisemedicine and the necessity of cross con-tinent collaboration. Collaboration issomething we at ECOSEP are increasinglyexploring to invest in and we look bothwithin Europe and outside Europe forsuitable sport and exercise medicineorganisations.

We are proud to partner with FIFA as itlaunches its foray into the expandedWorld Cup format. Contemporary topicsrelated to environment and sport, genderdefinition, and ethics in football medicinewill all be remarkable. ECOSEP aims tobring all the ‘best of the best’ experts andtheir research from all around the worldto Dubai, to meet and discuss sport andexercise medicine topics for two days. Weencourage young sport and exercise medi-cine clinicians to participate, present theirscientific research, and liaise with sport andexercise medicine world experts.

We hope to see you all there!

Competing interests None.

Provenance and peer review Not commissioned;externally peer reviewed.

To cite Malliaropoulos N, Ghrairi M, Zerguini Y, et al.Br J Sports Med 2016;50:1487.

Br J Sports Med 2016;50:1487.doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-097171

1QMUL, Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, London,UK; 2Dubai Sports Council, Medical Services, AlshababClub, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 3CliniqueChahrazed, Médecine et Traumatologie du Sport,Cheraga, Alger; 4Queen Mary University of London,Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, London, UK

Correspondence to Nikos Malliaropoulos, QMUL,Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, London, UK;contact@sportsmed.gr

Malliaropoulos N, et al. Br J Sports Med December 2016 Vol 50 No 24 1487

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Inspiring excellence in musculoskeletal sports medicineNikolaos Malliaropoulos,1,2 Mourad Ghrairi,3 Moustafa Al Hashimi,4 Yacine Zerguini,5 Nat Padhiar1,2

Musculoskeletal sports medicine is one of the main components of sport and exer-cise medicine (SEM), and injury preven-tion is a challenge for everyone involved in sport — sports physicians, athletes, coaches, clubs and all the other support staff. In this issue, we have brought together the latest research in injury prevention and musculoskeletal SEM.

DELAYING ACL RECONSTRUCTION OR TREATING THE INJURY WITH EXERCISE THERAPY ALONE MAY ALTER THE FINAL PROGNOSISACL injuries are still a major challenge in everyday clinical practice. Evidence-based recommendations for surgical intervention, as opposed to conservative management, has not been clearly established yet. This study (see page 1622) provides the basis for clinicians to offer individualised management options, conservative or surgical, tailored to the patient’s needs and the characteristics of the injury.

DECONSTRUCTING A POPULAR MYTH: WHY KNEE ARTHROSCOPY IS NO BETTER THAN PLACEBO SURGERY FOR DEGENERATIVE MENISCAL TEARSIt is traditionally suggested that meniscal tears cause pain and that this can be relieved by removing the damaged tissue. In this

review (see page 1630), the authors decon-struct this myth and discuss the possible placebo effects of having a knee arthros-copy. The indications for knee surgery are critically evaluated, and the concept of ‘mechanical symptoms’ is explored.

SURGICAL CRITERIA FOR FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME: A SCOPING REVIEWFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is increasingly recognised as a major cause of hip pain in athletes. Despite the increasing prevalence in sport, agreed criteria for choosing conservative or surgical manage-ment appear to be missing. In this scoping review (see page 1605), a wide range of symptoms and interventions are analysed, and suggestions are put forward regarding the criteria for surgical intervention in cases of FAI.

IS REDUCED HIP RANGE OF MOTION A RISK FACTOR FOR GROIN PAIN IN ATHLETES? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH CLINICAL APPLICATIONSExercise-related groin pain is very common in all sports, all levels of partic-ipation. The aetiology is multifactorial, but the relationship between pain and range of movement (ROM) has been a source of interest for some time. This review (see page 1611) outlines the possible relationship between hip pain and ROM and provides clinicians with helpful advice in assessing patients and identifying risk factors.

5TH CONGRESS OF ECOSEP WITH FIFA UPDATE IN DUBAIThe FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Dubai, in collaboration with the European

College of Sports and Exercise Medi-cine Physicians (ECOSEP), welcomes the sports medicine community to the 5th Congress, to be held 9–10 December 2017 at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

We at ECOSEP are dedicated to encour-aging collaboration between SEM organ-isations and SEM centres on the globe. To achieve this, we have assembled outstanding speakers from around the world who will cover a wide range of exciting topics over the two days of the Congress. Attendees will hear about the latest research and take part in panel discussions, symposia and work-shops to stimulate their minds and enhance their knowledge base.

At the 5th Congress of the ECOSEP and FIFA Football Medicine, East and West will come together to share their knowledge and experience in the fascinating field of SEM, and delegates will be able to experi-ence the wonderful culture and diversity of Dubai.

Young SEM clinicians will be able to showcase their research in the form of posters, abstracts and oral presentations, and everyone will benefit from daily interacting with the experts.

The final programme can be found on the ECOSEP website http:// ecosep. eu/ wp- content/ uploads/ 2017/ 05/ 1. Brouchure- Final. pdf

We hope to meet you all there!

Competing interests None declared.

Provenance and peer review Commissioned; internally peer reviewed.

© Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.

To cite Malliaropoulos N, Ghrairi M, Al Hashimi M, et al. Br J Sports Med 2017;51:1575.

Br J Sports Med 2017;51:1575.10.1136/bjsports-2017-098590

1Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK2European SportsCare, Harley Street, London W1G 7HE, UK3FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Dubai & UAE Football Association, Dubai, United Arab Emirates4UAE Football Association Dubai, United Arab Emirates5Médecine et Traumatologie du Sport, Clinique Chahrazed, Cheraga, Alger, Algeria

Correspondence to Dr Nikolaos Malliaropoulos; contact@ sportsmed. gr

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1575Malliaropoulos N, et al. Br J Sports Med November 2017 Vol 51 No 22

Inspiring excellence in musculoskeletal sports medicineNikolaos Malliaropoulos,1,2 Mourad Ghrairi,3 Moustafa Al Hashimi,4 Yacine Zerguini,5 Nat Padhiar1,2

Musculoskeletal sports medicine is one of the main components of sport and exer-cise medicine (SEM), and injury preven-tion is a challenge for everyone involved in sport — sports physicians, athletes, coaches, clubs and all the other support staff. In this issue, we have brought together the latest research in injury prevention and musculoskeletal SEM.

DELAYING ACL RECONSTRUCTION OR TREATING THE INJURY WITH EXERCISE THERAPY ALONE MAY ALTER THE FINAL PROGNOSISACL injuries are still a major challenge in everyday clinical practice. Evidence-based recommendations for surgical intervention, as opposed to conservative management, has not been clearly established yet. This study (see page 1622) provides the basis for clinicians to offer individualised management options, conservative or surgical, tailored to the patient’s needs and the characteristics of the injury.

DECONSTRUCTING A POPULAR MYTH: WHY KNEE ARTHROSCOPY IS NO BETTER THAN PLACEBO SURGERY FOR DEGENERATIVE MENISCAL TEARSIt is traditionally suggested that meniscal tears cause pain and that this can be relieved by removing the damaged tissue. In this

review (see page 1630), the authors decon-struct this myth and discuss the possible placebo effects of having a knee arthros-copy. The indications for knee surgery are critically evaluated, and the concept of ‘mechanical symptoms’ is explored.

SURGICAL CRITERIA FOR FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME: A SCOPING REVIEWFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is increasingly recognised as a major cause of hip pain in athletes. Despite the increasing prevalence in sport, agreed criteria for choosing conservative or surgical manage-ment appear to be missing. In this scoping review (see page 1605), a wide range of symptoms and interventions are analysed, and suggestions are put forward regarding the criteria for surgical intervention in cases of FAI.

IS REDUCED HIP RANGE OF MOTION A RISK FACTOR FOR GROIN PAIN IN ATHLETES? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH CLINICAL APPLICATIONSExercise-related groin pain is very common in all sports, all levels of partic-ipation. The aetiology is multifactorial, but the relationship between pain and range of movement (ROM) has been a source of interest for some time. This review (see page 1611) outlines the possible relationship between hip pain and ROM and provides clinicians with helpful advice in assessing patients and identifying risk factors.

5TH CONGRESS OF ECOSEP WITH FIFA UPDATE IN DUBAIThe FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Dubai, in collaboration with the European

College of Sports and Exercise Medi-cine Physicians (ECOSEP), welcomes the sports medicine community to the 5th Congress, to be held 9–10 December 2017 at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

We at ECOSEP are dedicated to encour-aging collaboration between SEM organ-isations and SEM centres on the globe. To achieve this, we have assembled outstanding speakers from around the world who will cover a wide range of exciting topics over the two days of the Congress. Attendees will hear about the latest research and take part in panel discussions, symposia and work-shops to stimulate their minds and enhance their knowledge base.

At the 5th Congress of the ECOSEP and FIFA Football Medicine, East and West will come together to share their knowledge and experience in the fascinating field of SEM, and delegates will be able to experi-ence the wonderful culture and diversity of Dubai.

Young SEM clinicians will be able to showcase their research in the form of posters, abstracts and oral presentations, and everyone will benefit from daily interacting with the experts.

The final programme can be found on the ECOSEP website http:// ecosep. eu/ wp- content/ uploads/ 2017/ 05/ 1. Brouchure- Final. pdf

We hope to meet you all there!

Competing interests None declared.

Provenance and peer review Commissioned; internally peer reviewed.

© Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.

To cite Malliaropoulos N, Ghrairi M, Al Hashimi M, et al. Br J Sports Med 2017;51:1575.

Br J Sports Med 2017;51:1575.10.1136/bjsports-2017-098590

1Centre Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK2European SportsCare, Harley Street, London W1G 7HE, UK3FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Dubai & UAE Football Association, Dubai, United Arab Emirates4UAE Football Association Dubai, United Arab Emirates5Médecine et Traumatologie du Sport, Clinique Chahrazed, Cheraga, Alger, Algeria

Correspondence to Dr Nikolaos Malliaropoulos; contact@ sportsmed. gr

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REGISTRATION & KEY DATES

For Registration please visit: http://dubaithrombosis.ae/ecosep/form.php

Dubai Health Authority : 10.5 CME/CPD 2065/17

Physicians and Physiotherapists

ECOSEP MembersEmirates Orthopaedics Society MembersUAE Team Physicians & Physiotherapists

Students

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health SciencesMohammed Rashid Academic Medical CenterBuilding 14, Dubai Healthcare CityDubai, UAE

US$ 400

US$ 300

US$ 200

US$ 500

US$ 400

US$ 250

ATTENDANCE CATEGORY

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF CONFERENCE : ENGLISH

VENUE

Deadline for submission of scientific contributions 15th October 2017

Confirmation of acceptance of scientific contributions 1st November 2017

Deadline early bird registration 10th November 2017

Online registration closes 5th December 2017

Onsite registration 600 US$

KEY DATES

REGISTRATION FEES(UNTIL NOVEMBER 10TH, 2017)

REGISTRATION FEES(FROM NOVEMBER 11TH, 2017)

IMPORTANT DATESDeadline for early registration: November 8th 2017Deadline for abstract submission: October 15th 2017

LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTSLunches are included in the participants’ registration fee.Coffee & tea will be available in the exhibition area during the breaks.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE Participants will receive a certificate of attendance with 12CME points from Dubai Health Authority.

ACCREDITATION WITH 12CMEThe 5th ECOSEP Congress & FIFA update have applied for the UEMS CME Accreditation & UAE Ministry Of Health

OFFICIAL CONGRESS DINNERThe Gala Dinner will be held in one of most attractive restaurant of Dubai, on Saturday 9th December 2017, 8.00pm(100 $ not included in the registration fee)

ACCOMMODATIONHotel bookings must be arranged by participants themselves.The organisers are not in charge of booking accommodation for participants.

SMOKINGThe Congress is a non smoking event.

REGISTRATION DESKParticipants can pick up their personal Congress material at the registration desk, which will be open as follows: Saturday 9th December 2017: 08.00 -17.30 h Sunday 10th December 2017: 08.00 -17.30 h

The Congress Secretariat will be available to assist you during the Congress.Please do not hesitate to contact this office for help or advice.

NAME BADGESParticipants and accompanying persons are obliged to wear the official Congress name badges on all Congress occasions.

CANCELLATION POLICYFor refund purposes the following deadlines will be applied:– Before October 10TH 2017 : Participant will receive 50% refund.– After October 10TH 2017, No refund.

EXHIBITIONAccess to the exhibition is free for registered participants.The exhibition will be open on 9th & 10TH December 2017 during the congress hours.

LIABILITYBy registering for the Congress and/or by participating in the trade exhibition organised during the Congress, participants and exhibitors agree that the University, the Organising Committee and the Congress Secretariat, assume any responsibility for damage or injuries to persons or property during the period of the Congress. Participants and exhibitors are advised to organise their own health, travel and personal insurances.

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DATESDeadline for early registration: November 8th 2017Deadline for abstract submission: October 15th 2017

LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTSLunches are included in the participants’ registration fee.Coffee & tea will be available in the exhibition area during the breaks.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE Participants will receive a certificate of attendance with 12CME points from Dubai Health Authority.

ACCREDITATION WITH 12CMEThe 5th ECOSEP Congress & FIFA update have applied for the UEMS CME Accreditation & UAE Ministry Of Health

OFFICIAL CONGRESS DINNERThe Gala Dinner will be held in one of most attractive restaurant of Dubai, on Saturday 9th December 2017, 8.00pm(100 $ not included in the registration fee)

ACCOMMODATIONHotel bookings must be arranged by participants themselves.The organisers are not in charge of booking accommodation for participants.

SMOKINGThe Congress is a non smoking event.

REGISTRATION DESKParticipants can pick up their personal Congress material at the registration desk, which will be open as follows: Saturday 9th December 2017: 08.00 -17.30 h Sunday 10th December 2017: 08.00 -17.30 h

The Congress Secretariat will be available to assist you during the Congress.Please do not hesitate to contact this office for help or advice.

NAME BADGESParticipants and accompanying persons are obliged to wear the official Congress name badges on all Congress occasions.

CANCELLATION POLICYFor refund purposes the following deadlines will be applied:– Before October 10TH 2017 : Participant will receive 50% refund.– After October 10TH 2017, No refund.

EXHIBITIONAccess to the exhibition is free for registered participants.The exhibition will be open on 9th & 10TH December 2017 during the congress hours.

LIABILITYBy registering for the Congress and/or by participating in the trade exhibition organised during the Congress, participants and exhibitors agree that the University, the Organising Committee and the Congress Secretariat, assume any responsibility for damage or injuries to persons or property during the period of the Congress. Participants and exhibitors are advised to organise their own health, travel and personal insurances.

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MOHAMMED BIN RASHID UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES DUBAI - UAE

UAE FOOTBALL FEDERATION

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