Overview

We were proud to successfully host the inaugural edition of the Advanced Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Conclave (AOPC 2025) on 23rd March 2025 at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai.

With over 350 delegates in attendance, the event marked a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and physiotherapy professionals.

The theme “All About ACL” created a focused academic environment dedicated to one of the most complex and commonly encountered injuries in sports medicine.

Convened by Dr. Abhishek Kini and Dr. Miten Sheth, AOPC 2025 brought together leading clinicians for immersive learning, live clinical demonstrations and high-level interdisciplinary discussions.

Conference Highlights

ACL Foundations & Surgical Perspectives

  • ACL anatomy and biomechanics
  • Injury mechanisms and risk factors
  • Graft choices in ACL reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction insights
  • Meniscus repair considerations

Clinical Assessment & Decision-Making

  • Live clinical examination session
  • Assessment of ACL-deficient knees
  • Prehabilitation concepts
  • Timing of surgical intervention
  • Red flag identification after ACL reconstruction

Rehabilitation Science & Return to Sport

  • Post-operative recovery challenges
  • ROM, weight-bearing and bracing protocols
  • Strength & conditioning principles
  • Isokinetic testing in ACL rehabilitation
  • Return-to-play criteria
  • Female & adolescent athlete considerations

Multidisciplinary Insights

  • Psychological factors after ACL injury
  • Role of Pilates & EMS in rehabilitation
  • Pre- and post-surgical nutrition strategies
  • On-field management of knee injuries

The Impact

  • Strengthened surgeon–physiotherapist collaboration
  • Delivered practical ACL rehabilitation frameworks
  • Encouraged evidence-based sports rehabilitation
  • Elevated clinical reasoning standards
  • Laid the foundation for future advanced conclaves