About the Conference

Executive Summary

The annual Sports Medicine Conference in Memory of Moshe Meiri launches for the first time in an expanded format, led by the Medical Division of the Israel Football Association—establishing a new tradition in the field of sports medicine in Israel.

The conference was born out of the Football Association’s new strategic direction, which aims to highlight its professional activities and strengthen collaboration between science, technology, practical experience, and professionalism.

This event brings together scientific knowledge, technological innovation, human experience, and professional tradition—positioning Israel on the global map of sports-medicine innovation.

This year’s conference focuses on one of the central challenges in professional sport: optimizing return-to-sport.

Local and international experts will present knowledge, research, and on-field experience—with one shared goal: returning athletes to competition stronger and safer than ever.

Moshe Meiri

In Memory of Moshe Meiri (1944–2024)

Moshe Meiri was a football coach, educator, and pioneer of Israeli sport. He began his career as a player for Maccabi Petah-Tikva, but following an injury transitioned into coaching—a field in which he left a profound and lasting mark.

Over the decades, he coached numerous youth and senior teams, served as a coach for Israel’s youth national teams, taught at the national coach-education school, and for the past fifteen years worked as a commentator on the German league.

Meiri was one of the founders of “Meuhedet” Sport. He combined a deep love for the game with a broad understanding of the body and mind, grounded in his belief that sport is, above all, a tool for educating and shaping individuals.

Beyond his professional achievements, Moshe Meiri embodied values: fairness, respect, perseverance, and humility. He believed that true victory is measured not only by results on the field, but also by the journey, the attitude, and the person one becomes through playing. In recognition of his lifelong contribution, he was honored as an Honored Citizen of Petah-Tikva and an Honored Veteran of Israeli Maccabi. His legacy continues to inspire coaches, players, and professionals—wherever sport, values, humanity, and professionalism meet.

Target Audience

Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Surgery Specialists

Sports Medicine Physicians and Team Physicians

Sports Physiotherapists and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialists

Rehabilitation Coaches and Strength & Conditioning Coaches

Exercise Physiologists and Performance Analysts

Sports Psychologists

Medical and Rehabilitation Staff of Football Clubs and National Teams

Advanced Students in Relevant Fields

Conference Language: All conference sessions and presentations will be conducted in English.

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Conference Program

08:15–09:00 | Registration, Welcome Coffee & Networking
09:00–09:30 | Opening Remarks & Welcome Addresses
09:30–10:45 | Opening Session

Back to Performance: Setting the Stage

Session Chair: Prof. Gal Dubnov-Raz

Speaker Presentation Duration Hour
Dr. Lior Laver Return to Performance Following Muscle Injuries – Setting the Stage 15 min 09:30–09:45
Dr. João Brito From Return to Play to Return to Performance: Bridging the Gap After Injury 15 min 09:45–10:00
Dr. Toni Tramullas Organization and Methodology of a Sports Medicine and Performance Department in Football Clubs - Lessons From Elite Clubs in La Liga 15 min 10:00–10:15
Dr. Roman Svantner The impact of insufficient strength training and physical preparation on players' readiness for high-level football 15 min 10:15–10:30
All Speakers Discussion 15 min 10:30–10:45
10:45–11:15 | Coffee Break
11:15–13:00 | Session 2

Stability Next – Return to Performance Following Knee and Shoulder Injuries

Session Chair: Dr. Guy Morag and Lior laver

Speaker Presentation Duration Hour
Tim Stevenson Shoulder Injuries in Football: Are We Neglecting Them? 15 min 11:15–11:30
Dr. Noam Reshef Return to Performance Following ACL Surgery – What Does the Data Show? 10 min 11:30–11:40
Dr. Dror Lindner Optimizing Return to Sport and Performance Following ACL Surgery – How Does a LET/LEAP Change the Picture? 10 min 11:40–11:50
Shana Sprung Reiz Different ACL Grafts – Different Rehab? What You Need to Know 15 min 11:50–12:05
Dr. Moshe Yaniv Return to Sport and Performance Following Pediatric/Adolescent ACL Surgery – What You Need to Know 15 min 12:05–12:20
Dr. Toni Tramullas What I've Learned About Meniscus Tears After More Than 30 Years in Football 15 min 12:20–12:35
All Speakers Discussion 25 min 12:35–13:00
13:00–14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00–15:10 | Session 3

Muscle and Tendon Injuries: From Healing to High Performance

Speaker Presentation Duration Hour
Dr. Roman Svantner Restoring High-Speed Performance After Muscle Injury 20 min 14:00–14:20
Ouri Beinart In Season Management of Patellar Tendinopathy 15 min 14:20–14:35
Tim Stevenson Capable and confident, not just cleared: A Non-Surgical Approach Following Shoulder Dislocation 15 min 14:35–14:50
Dr. Toni Tramullas Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy in Football Players – How to Manage and Maintain Performance? 20 min 14:50–15:10
15:10–15:40 | Coffee Break
15:40–17:00 | Session 4

Return to Performance: Beyond the Protocol

Session Chair: Dr. Yael Heller

Speaker Presentation Duration Hour
Gal Vaknin Beyond Technology: Smarter Load Monitoring and Decision-Making in Football 15 min 15:40–16:00
Dr. João Brito Injury Prevention and Fatigue Recovery – Maintaining High Performance in High Level Football 20 min 16:00–16:20
Prof. Naama Constantini, Dr. Maya Calé-Benzoor, and Dr. Ayelet Levi Panel - Return to Performance in Female Athletes – What's Different? 15 min 16:20–16:35
Prof. Eyal Fruchter On Trauma, Rehabilitation, and Sport – Israel Post-October 7th 10 min 16:35–16:45
Prof. Yuval Heled Heat: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - From Physiological Adaptation to Performance Impairment and Exertional Heat Illness 10 min 16:45–16:55
Dr. Lior Laver Conference Summary 5 min 16:55–17:00

*The conference program is subject to change at the organizers' discretion.

Guest Speaker Workshops

Important: Workshop registration is not included in the conference registration and requires separate registration.

Shoulder Reconditioning: Bridging the Gap Between Rehabilitation and Return to Performance

Instructor: Tim Stevenson

Date: 24 November 2026

Time: 10:00–14:00

Return to Performance After Muscle Injury

Instructor: Dr. João Brito

Date: 26 November 2026

Time: 10:00–12:00

From Rehabilitation to Return to Performance – ACL

Instructor: Dr. Roman Švantner

Date: 26 November 2026

Time: 13:00–16:00

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אוניברסיטת רייכמן

האוניברסיטה 8

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Israel

08:00 - 17:00

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