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HSS Rehabilitation and Performance at CSM 2026

Come see us on the exhibitors floor at CSM 2026! 

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HSS is the world's leading academic medical center for musculoskeletal heath, offering courses and training for the national and international rehabilitation community. Explore our upcoming programs:

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Mind the Gap: Advancing Concussion Guidelines into Game-Changing Rehabilitation
Rebecca Ann Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc, Joshua Ray Kniss, PT, DPT and Meghan Anne Homoky, PT, DPT, ATC
10:30am-12:00 pm

A Joint Effort: A Multi-Disciplinary Framework to Guide Return to Sport Following Shoulder Arthroplasty
Curtis Wu, PT, DPT, Ashleigh Catherine McAdam, PT, DPT, Joseph Capogrosso, PT, DPT and Lawrence Gulotta, MD
2:00-3:30 pm

Psychological Readiness after ACLR in Subjects with Subsequent Re-injury Compared to Matched Controls
Letty Kruger, Deborah Jones, Michelle Cilenti

Management of Double Crush Syndrome Using Thoracic Mobilization in a Patient Fearful of Cervical Handling
Jason Verdisco and Matthew Pugliese

Diagnosis and Management of Orthopedic Hardware Impingement and Anterior Tibialis Muscle Injury Using Diagnostic Ultrasound
Michelle Cilenti, Joshua Peters, Matthew Pugliese

Structured Reduction in Caregiver Dependence Improves Function and Autonomy in a Patient with Longstanding Coccydynia
Ashley Moait, Kassandra Reagan, Matthew Pugliese

Pilates Based Graded Exposure Reduces Apprehension with Arm Elevation after Failed AC Joint Reconstruction
Sophie Grigaux and Matthew Pugliese

Rehabilitation of a Lisfranc Injury Using Phase-Based Biofeedback Training: A Case Report
Nicholas Dugan

Proposed Return to Sport Criteria for the Post-Operative Athletic Spine: A Theory Report
Kassandra Reagan and Amanda Sachdeva 

Strength Training in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Post Total Hip Arthroplasty
Marco Ortega

Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Perception of Clinical Instructor Burnout is Associated with Mentorship Provided  
Matt Pugliese, Leigh-Ann Bramble, Scott Siverling, Sheena Alva and Karen Juliano

The Pesky Biceps: Navigating Pathology from the Glenoid to the Radius
Matthew Saverio Pugliese, PT, DPT, ScD, Nicholas Maroldi, PT, DPT, Brian Patrick Kibler, PT, DPT and Colin Patrick Homola, PT, DPT
8-9:30 am

Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A New Step Forward
Brian James Goonan, PT, DPT, Matthew Saverio Pugliese, PT, DPT, ScD and Anil Nandkumar, PT, DPT
2-3:30 pm

Fit to Hit: The Art and Science of Upper Extremity RTS Testing in Contact Athletes
Nicholas Joseph Jiacopello, PT, DPT, Robert M. Andrews, PT, DPT, John Alexander Fant, PT, DPT, Terrance Andrew Sgroi, PT, DPT and Nicholas William Hershfield, PT, DPT
2-3:30 pm