Smith+Nephew and UFC to host first-of-its-kind medical education course for treatment of injuries in combat sport athletes
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) and UFC are launching the first-ever medical education course focused on treating combat sports injuries, scheduled for February 20-21, 2025, in Las Vegas. The Smith+Nephew UFC Combat Sports Medicine Course will be chaired by Dr. Michael Banffy from Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute.
The course will feature panel discussions and lectures by medical experts, focusing on current trends and techniques in combat sports injury treatment. It will be available both in-person and via complimentary livestream for registered attendees.
This initiative comes as combat sports participation continues to grow globally. In the US alone, Martial Arts participation increased by 31% between 2010 and 2023, reaching 6.6 million practitioners. Notable speakers include former UFC champions Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell and Max 'Blessed' Holloway, alongside UFC Performance Institute's Senior Director of Physical Therapy, Heather Linden.
Smith+Nephew was recently named UFC's Preferred Sports Medicine Technology Partner in March 2024.
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) e UFC stanno lanciando il primo corso di educazione medica mai realizzato, focalizzato sul trattamento delle lesioni negli sport da combattimento, previsto per il 20-21 febbraio 2025 a Las Vegas. Il Corso di Medicina Sportiva UFC Smith+Nephew sarà presieduto dal Dr. Michael Banffy dell'Istituto Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe.
Il corso prevede discussioni di panel e lezioni tenute da esperti medici, con un focus sulle tendenze e le tecniche attuali nel trattamento delle lesioni da combattimento. Sarà disponibile sia in presenza che tramite una diretta streaming gratuita per i partecipanti registrati.
Questa iniziativa arriva in un momento di crescente partecipazione agli sport da combattimento a livello globale. Solo negli Stati Uniti, la partecipazione alle arti marziali è aumentata del 31% tra il 2010 e il 2023, raggiungendo 6,6 milioni di praticanti. Tra i relatori illustri figurano i campioni UFC ex campioni Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell e Max 'Blessed' Holloway, insieme a Heather Linden, Direttore Senior della Fisioterapia dell'UFC Performance Institute.
Smith+Nephew è stata recentemente nominata Partner Tecnologico Preferito per la Medicina Sportiva dell'UFC nel marzo 2024.
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) y UFC están lanzando el primer curso de educación médica centrado en el tratamiento de lesiones en deportes de combate, programado para el 20-21 de febrero de 2025 en Las Vegas. El Cursó de Medicina Deportiva UFC Smith+Nephew será dirigido por el Dr. Michael Banffy del Instituto Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe.
El curso contará con discusiones en panel y conferencias de expertos médicos, centrándose en las tendencias y técnicas actuales en el tratamiento de lesiones en deportes de combate. Estará disponible tanto de forma presencial como a través de una transmisión en vivo gratuita para los asistentes registrados.
Esta iniciativa surge en un momento en que la participación en deportes de combate sigue creciendo a nivel global. Solo en EE.UU., la participación en artes marciales aumentó un 31% entre 2010 y 2023, alcanzando 6.6 millones de practicantes. Entre los oradores destacados se encuentran los ex campeones de UFC Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell y Max 'Blessed' Holloway, junto a Heather Linden, Directora Senior de Fisioterapia del Instituto de Rendimiento de UFC.
Smith+Nephew fue nombrado recientemente como el Socio Tecnológico Preferido en Medicina Deportiva de UFC en marzo de 2024.
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN)와 UFC는 전투 스포츠 부상 치료에 초점을 맞춘 최초의 의료 교육 과정을 발표하며, 해당 과정은 2025년 2월 20일부터 21일에 라스베이거스에서 진행될 예정입니다. Smith+Nephew UFC 전투 스포츠 의학 과정은 Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute의 Michael Banffy 박사가 주재합니다.
이 과정에는 의료 전문가들의 패널 토론과 강의가 포함되어 있으며, 전투 스포츠 부상 치료의 현재 동향과 기술에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 등록된 참석자를 위해 현장 참석이 가능하며 무료 라이브 스트리밍 서비스도 제공됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 전투 스포츠 참여가 전 세계적으로 증가하고 있는 시기에 진행됩니다. 미국에서는 2010년부터 2023년까지 무술 참여자가 31% 증가하여 660만 명에 도달했습니다. 주요 발표자로는 전 UFC 챔피언인 Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell과 Max 'Blessed' Holloway가 있으며, UFC 성과 연구소의 물리 치료 수석 이사인 Heather Linden도 참여합니다.
Smith+Nephew는 2024년 3월 UFC의 선호하는 스포츠 의학 기술 파트너로 최근 선정되었습니다.
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) et l'UFC lancent le tout premier cours de formation médicale axé sur le traitement des blessures liées aux sports de combat, prévu pour le 20 et 21 février 2025 à Las Vegas. Le Cours de Médecine du Sport UFC Smith+Nephew sera présidé par le Dr. Michael Banffy de l'Institut Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe.
Le cours comportera des discussions en panel et des conférences animées par des experts médicaux, se concentrant sur les tendances et les techniques actuelles dans le traitement des blessures en sports de combat. Il sera disponible à la fois en personne et via une diffusion en direct gratuite pour les participants enregistrés.
Cette initiative survient alors que la participation aux sports de combat continue de croître au niveau mondial. Aux États-Unis seulement, la participation aux arts martiaux a augmenté de 31 % entre 2010 et 2023, atteignant 6,6 millions de pratiquants. Parmi les conférenciers notables figurent les anciens champions de l'UFC, Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell et Max 'Blessed' Holloway, aux côtés de Heather Linden, Directrice Senior de la Physiothérapie de l'UFC Performance Institute.
Smith+Nephew a récemment été désigné partenaire technologique préféré en médecine sportive de l'UFC en mars 2024.
Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) und die UFC starten den ersten medizinischen Ausbildungskurs, der sich auf die Behandlung von Verletzungen im Kampfsport konzentriert und für den 20.-21. Februar 2025 in Las Vegas angesetzt ist. Der Smith+Nephew UFC Kampfsportmedizin Kurs wird von Dr. Michael Banffy vom Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institut geleitet.
Der Kurs beinhaltet Podiumsdiskussionen und Vorträge von medizinischen Experten, die sich auf aktuelle Trends und Techniken in der Behandlung von Kampfsportverletzungen konzentrieren. Er wird sowohl persönlich als auch über einen kostenlosen Livestream für registrierte Teilnehmer angeboten.
Diese Initiative erfolgt zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem die Teilnahme an Kampfsportarten weltweit weiter zunimmt. Allein in den USA stieg die Teilnahme an Kampfsportarten zwischen 2010 und 2023 um 31% und erreichte 6,6 Millionen Praktizierende. Zu den prominenten Rednern gehören die ehemaligen UFC-Champions Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell und Max 'Blessed' Holloway sowie die leitende Direktorin für Physiotherapie am UFC Performance Institute, Heather Linden.
Smith+Nephew wurde kürzlich im März 2024 als bevorzugter Technologiepartner für Sportmedizin der UFC benannt.
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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the inaugural Smith+Nephew UFC Combat Sports Medicine Course to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 20-21, 2025. The course will be chaired by Dr. Michael Banffy from the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, California and features a roster of world-renowned medical experts to discuss current trends and techniques for treating combat sports injuries.
Through panel discussions and lectures, attendees will enhance their understanding of sports medicine principles and practices specific to the management, and rehabilitation of injuries in combat sports athletes. Smith+Nephew will also livestream the course in its entirety, making it available as a complimentary option for online registered attendees to view all of the sessions.
The popularity of combat sports continues to flourish globally, with hundreds of millions of individuals practicing diverse disciplines including Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Karate, and Tai-Chi among others. In the United States alone, the total number of people participating in Martial Arts grew
“We are extremely proud to be able to help deliver the world’s first medical education course dedicated to combat sports in partnership with the UFC,” said Scott Schaffner, President Sports Medicine, Smith+Nephew. “With the rise in global participation for combat sports, a program designed to treat associated injuries is long overdue, and we’re excited to showcase the leading techniques, technologies and solutions to help these athletes get back to competing at the highest level.”
In addition to leading physician faculty, special guest presenters are to include:
- Chuck ‘The Iceman’ Liddell - Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
- Max ‘Blessed’ Holloway - Former UFC Featherweight Champion and current UFC BMF Champion
- Heather Linden - Senior Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute
Smith+Nephew was named the Preferred Sports Medicine Technology Partner of UFC in March 2024. To learn more about the Smith+Nephew UFC Combat Sports Medicine Course and to register for the livestream option, please visit https://bit.ly/3AdUNzS
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