International Conference on Sports Medicine for Aging and Master Athletes (ICSMAMA-26)

The International Conference on Sports Medicine for Aging and Master Athletes (ICSMAMA-26) is a two-day hybrid scientific conference organized by Research Plus, bringing together researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, academics, and industry experts to explore developments in sports medicine and the health and performance of aging and master athletes. The conference provides a platform for exchanging research findings, discussing emerging approaches, and examining strategies that support continued physical activity and athletic participation throughout the aging process. A central focus of the conference is the application of sports medicine to the specific needs of aging and master athletes. The programme examines how physiological changes associated with aging can influence exercise capacity, injury risk, recovery, and athletic performance. Participants can explore current approaches for maintaining physical function and supporting safe participation in competitive and recreational sport among older athletes. The conference addresses innovations in sports medicine, including emerging technologies, wearable devices, and diagnostic tools that can assist in monitoring health, performance, and injury risk. Discussions also examine pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, lifestyle approaches, and preventive strategies that may support athletic longevity and reduce age-related decline. Rehabilitation and injury management form another major component of the programme. Participants explore evidence-based rehabilitation strategies tailored to the physiological characteristics of master athletes, together with approaches for preventing common sports injuries. The programme also considers post-surgical recovery and return-to-play strategies for older athletes following orthopedic or sports-related procedures. Exercise science and physiology are also examined in detail, with attention to cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic adaptations that occur in response to exercise and training among older athletes. Participants can explore how these adaptations affect performance and how exercise-science principles can be applied to optimize training while accounting for the changing physiological requirements associated with aging. Nutrition and psychological factors are addressed as important components of long-term athletic health. The programme considers the role of nutritional strategies in supporting training, recovery, and general health, while recognizing the broader physical and psychological factors that influence continued participation and performance in sport. The conference also provides opportunities for research presentation, scientific networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Participants can engage with researchers and professionals from sports medicine, geriatrics, rehabilitation, exercise science, physiology, orthopedics, and related fields. The hybrid format enables both in-person and virtual participation. Overall, ICSMAMA-26 aims to promote evidence-based approaches to maintaining health, physical function, injury resilience, and athletic performance among aging and master athletes. By bringing together perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, exercise science, research, and related disciplines, the conference provides a forum for discussing how sport and physical activity can be supported safely and effectively across the aging process.