2024 ACVSMR Symposium
The 2024 Symposium will be held on the Arthrex Campus
Download the Symposium Brochure as a PDF here
Download Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities as a PDF here
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When: April 11-13, 2024
Where: Arthrex Campus, Naples, FL
Thursday, April 11 – Pre-Symposium
| 7:30 am – 5:15 pm | Pre-Symposium Labs |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Welcome Reception – Get to know new colleagues, catch up with old friends, and network with exhibitors during an evening of networking before the program begins on Friday. |
Friday, April 12 – Symposium Day 1
| 8:00 am – 8:15 am | Introduction/Welcome – Nicholas R. Cabano, DVM, MS, DACVS (SA), DACVSMR ACVSMR President |
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| 8:15 am – 9:15 am | Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – Where are We? – Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR | ||
| 9:15 am – 9:30 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | ||
| CANINE SESSION | EQUINE SESSION | ||
| 9:30 am – 10:00 am | Musculoskeletal Imaging for the Diagnosis and Management of Elbow Disease Kelly Mann, DVM, DACVR |
Key Aspects of Respiratory Physiology and Relevance to Poor Performance Emmanuelle van Erck-Westergren, DVM, PhD, ECEIM, ECVSMR |
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| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Musculoskeletal Imaging for the Diagnosis and Management of Shoulder Disease Kelly Mann, DVM, DACVR |
New Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Respiratory Disease Emmanuelle van Erck-Westergren, DVM, PhD, ECEIM, ECVSMR |
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| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | ||
| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Objective Outcome Measures for the Diagnosis and Management of Dogs with Thoracic Limb Lameness Barbara Bockstahler, DVM, DACVSMR, DECVSMR, FTA, CCRP |
Exercise Testing for Poor Performance Tim Worden, PhD |
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| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Surgical and Postoperative Management for Thoracic limb Injuries in Dogs Lee Breshears, DVM, PhD, MBA, DACVS, DACVSMR |
Customizing Training to Improve Performance: Lessons Learned from Human Athletics Tim Worden, PhD |
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| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch ACVSMR Business Meeting | ||
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Diagnosing and Treating Carpal and Digital Injuries Nina R. Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR |
Quick on their Feet: Latest Research and One Health Approaches to Equine Endocrine Disorders Jane M Manfredi, DVM, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR |
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| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Clinical Update on Carpal and Digit Orthoses Patrice M. Mich, DVM, DACVSMR, DACVAA, DABVP, CCRT |
Management of Endocrine Disorders in the Equine Athlete Amy Polkes DVM, DACVIM |
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| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Special Considerations for Rehab and Reconditioning post Carpal/Digit Trauma N. Kieves, P. Mich |
Microbiome and Chronic Inflammation Melinda R Story, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR |
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| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | ||
| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Canine Abstracts | Nutrition for Peak Performance and Recovery Matthew G. Durham, DVM, DACVSMR |
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| 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Panel Discussion: Poor Performance E. van Erck-Westergren, T. Worden, A. Polkes, M. Story |
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| 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Reconditioning Strategies for Re-entry into Sport/Work Post Thoracic Limb Trauma/Disease C. Frye, A. Henderson, L. Breshears, B. Bockstahler |
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| 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Equine Abstracts | ||
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| 6:00 pm – 6:10pm | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | ||
| 6:10 pm – 6:30 pm | State of the Industry | ||
| 6:35 pm – 7:00 pm | Resident and Program Directors’ Meeting | ||
| 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Poster Session and Reception | ||
Saturday, April 13 – Symposium Day 2
| Resident Abstracts | |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am |
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| 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors |
| CANINE SESSION | EQUINE SESSION | ||
| 9:30 am – 10:00 am | LS Disease in Canine Athletes: Non-Surgical Management Options Cynthia Otto DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR |
Key Objective Measurements and Outcomes for Rehabilitation Success: Testing & Decision Making Melissa King, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR |
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| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | LS Disease in Canine Athletes: Surgical Management and Post-Operative Care Lee Breshears, DVM, PhD, MBA, DACVS, DACVSMR |
Novel Modalities for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue Injuries: One Health Approach Sherry Johnson DVM, PhD, DACVSMR |
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| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | LS Disease in Military and Law Enforcement Dogs: Special Considerations and Long-Term Follow-Up Andrea Henderson, DVM, DACVSMR |
Rehabilitation and Conditioning Strategies for Topline Dysfunction and Core Stability Tena Ursini, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR |
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| 11:00 am – 11:15 am | Coffee Break with Exhibitors | ||
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Redesigning Stem Cells with Synthetic Gene Circuits for Regenerative Medicine: It’s About Time! Farshid Guilak, PhD |
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| 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch with Optional Canine/Equine Lunch Session Hooves, Hounds, and Headlines: Elevating Your Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Veterinary Practice Through Strategic Marketing and Public Relations Rob van Wessum, DVM, MS, DACVSMR |
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| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Updates on Law Enforcement/Working Dogs LTC Desireé Broach, DVM, MS, DACVB |
Equine Abstracts | |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Heat Management in Working Dogs Cynthia Otto DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR |
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| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Canine Abstracts | Pathophysiology of and New Insights into Subchondral Bone Disease Chris Kawcak DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR |
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| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Fetlock Lameness Across Disciplines Chris Kawcak DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR |
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| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | An Evidence-Based Review of Photobiomodulation for Physical Rehabilitation Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR |
Imaging of the Sport Horse Fetlock: Focus on the Bone Sarah J. Gold DVM, DACVSMR |
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| 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Evidence-Based Review of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) Andrea Henderson, DVM, DACVSMR |
Recent Advances and Research on the Rehabilitation of Subchondral Bone Injuries Sherry Johnson DVM, PhD, DACVSMR |
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| 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Break and Abstract Awards | ||
| 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Panel Discussion: Orthobiologics in Canine and Equine Medicine C. Frye, S. Franklin, C. Kawcak, L. Schnabel |
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| ACVSMR Canine Wet Lab: Nanoneedle Scope and Biologic Applications
Thursday, April 11, 2024 Registration Information
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ACVSMR Equine Lameness: Diagnostic Arthroscopy and Gait Analysis
Thursday, April 11, 2024 Registration Information
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The room block at Innovation Hotel is currently sold out.
ACVSMR has secured three overflow options with rooms available April 11, 12, and 13. None of the hotels offer shuttles, so guests staying at these hotels will need to have a rental car or use a rideshare service.
1) DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Naples
12200 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, FL
239-593-8733
Room rate: $289 per night, plus taxes
Rooms must be reserved by March 21.
Hotel website
Book Online
2) TownePlace Suites Naples
5425 Juliet Blvd.
Naples, FL
239-213-3334
Room rate: $209 per night, plus taxes. Includes complimentary hot breakfast daily.
Rooms must be reserved by March 9.
Hotel website
Book Online
3) Hampton Inn Naples I-75
2630 Northbrooke Plaza Drive
Naples, FL
239-596-1299 (reference group code ASC if calling)
Room rate: $265 per night, plus taxes. Includes complimentary hot breakfast daily.
Rooms must be reserved by March 20.
Hotel Website
Book Online
Innovation Hotel and the Arthrex Campus – BLOCK SOLD OUT
1290 Innovation Drive | Naples, Florida
A limited number of rooms have been secured for Symposium participants at Innovation Hotel, on the Arthrex campus. Inspired by a culture of uncompromising quality, Innovation Hotel was specifically designed to foster momentum at the intersection of health care, hospitality and the Arthrex mission.
The guest rooms and meeting parlors are comfortable, well-appointed, and designed to offer a peaceful oasis where you can rest and recharge. Guests of the hotel will have access to a full hot breakfast each morning that is included with your guest room.
For reservations, visit the reservation website
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Call the hotel’s reservations line at (833) 980-1249.
You must identify yourself as part of ACVSMR’s 2024 Symposium to obtain the group rate. It is important that you indicate any special rooming needs or arrangements at the time of this call.
Group Room Rate (rate does not include taxes)
$225.00 per night
ACVSMR cannot guarantee room availability. The discounted group rate concludes at 5:00 pm Eastern on March 10. Rooms will be available at the discounted rate until that date, or until the block is filled, whichever comes first. Please be aware that the ACVSMR room block will probably fill well before the deadline. There are nearby hotels that may be able to accommodate Symposium participants.
Note that the Arthrex wet lab registration includes one night at Innovation Hotel. This reservation is separate from the hotel stay during the main Symposium and it’s possible that the main block will sell out before the lab participant block.
ACVSMR 2024 Conference Sponsors
| Before March 10th | After March 10th | On-Site | ||
| Symposium Registration fees: | ACVSMR/ECVSMR Members | $525 | $625 | $700 |
| Non ACVSMR/ECVSMR member/other professionals | $600 | $700 | $800 | |
| Resident/Interns* | $250 | $300 | $300 | |
| Technicians* | $250 | $300 | $300 | |
| Students* | $200 | $250 | $250 |
* Registrants in these categories need to provide documentation such as a copy of veterinary technician license or letter from employer prior to registration being approved. Send a PDF of your documents here.