The 38th International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) World Congress of Sports Medicine in Dubai (October 24-27), will shed new light on athletes' health and safety while exploring ways to enhance their physical and mental well-being, a report said.

The four-day event to be hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre will be attended by elite sports medicine practitioners, including specialists in orthopaedic surgery, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and biomechanics, from around the world, Emirates News Agency, WAM, said.

To be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the UAE National Olympic Committee (UAE NOC), the congress is organised by the UAE National Olympic Committee, represented by the Sports Medicine Committee, with co-hosts including the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the Emirates Physiotherapy Society, and the Emirates Society of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

The event will feature 16 sessions with 130 speakers, six workshops, 304 research papers, and participation from over 30 supporting entities, bringing together representatives from more than 70 countries.

The congress will open with a panel discussion titled, "The Future of Sports Medicine and Sports Science in the GCC: Opportunities and Challenges," followed by a lecture on the impacts of physical inactivity, "Self-Regulation and Self-Responsibility" during the second session.

Multiple lectures will be delivered across various tracks in sports medicine, physical therapy, and sports science, covering topics such as medical care in marathons, biomechanics, and pain management.

Lectures exploring sports science and physical performance, will address topics such as:

• Training Load and Recovery
• The Use of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
• The Role of the Global Alliance for Promoting Physical Activity in Reducing the Risk of Chronic Diseases.
• Genetic Testing for Athlete Performance Enhancement and Injury Risk Assessment
• Proactive Management of Athlete Burnout
• Rehabilitation and Return to Sports After Hamstring Injuries (A Clinical Approach Based on 450 Athlete Injuries)
• Anti-Doping and Sports Integrity, and Rehabilitation and Return to Play

The congress will also feature a variety of workshops, including "New Trends in Sports Rehabilitation and Imaging-Detected Sports Injuries in Athletes”, "Para-Athletes Care in Paralympic Games”, and "Field Management of Athletes with Spinal Injuries”.

This edition of the congress will witness the launch of the Young Researcher Award in Sports Medicine and Sports Performance, introduced last year by the Emirates Society of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.

This national initiative, the first of its kind, aims to support young professionals in this field, encouraging them to pursue research and opening new horizons in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

The award also enables solutions and best practices that contribute to further advancements in the field of sports medicine.