Presented by the Spaulding
Sports Excellence Lecture Series
Monday, May 11th, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
This course explores the collaborative approach between physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers in soccer rehabilitation. We will examine injury epidemiology, review injury prevention screening protocols, and outline the phases of rehabilitation with practical drills applicable in both clinical and field settings. The role of load management in rehabilitation will be addressed, along with strategies for effective collaboration between disciplines to optimize outcomes for soccer athletes.
For those who cannot attend the live class, an on-demand version will be available following the class.
Continuing Education Credits Anticipated: APTA (PT), AOTA (OT), BOC (AT)
Pricing
MGB Employees: Free with coupon code and proof of MGB User ID
Non MGB Employees: $40.00
Learning Outcomes – Following this course, participants will be able to:
- List at least two epidemiological concerns of soccer injuries across ages and sex
- Identify at least two appropriate exercises based on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) & FIFA-11 Injury Prevention Program for injury prevention
- List at least two rationales for utilizing the neurocognitive application for rehabilitation
- Define load progression and its impact on return to play
Time-Ordered Agenda
- 25-minutes: Research epidemiolog
- 35-minutes: Return to Sport Theory and Review of Drills
- 10-minutes: Load Progression
- 10-minutes: Rehabilitation providers’ perspectives
- 10-minutes: Discussion and Questions
Jennifer Green, PT, DPT, CSCS has over 22 years of experience in sports/orthopedic rehabilitation, gait analysis, and strength and conditioning. For two decades, she served as the PT for the New England Revolution, providing evaluations, injury and return-to-play management. Her work with elite athletes was complemented by her collaborative efforts with athletic trainers, physicians, and performance coaches to optimize player health and performance. Jennifer is based out of the MGB – Spaulding Framingham site and is a contributor to the Spaulding National Running Center and Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine program. She has supported the Spaulding Marathon team for over 20 years providing care to runners of all abilities. She is passionate about treating injuries and bridging the gap between competition and wellness. She enjoys working with all ages, including adolescent athletes, many of whom she has successfully coached to achieve their goals of playing at all collegiate levels.
Philip Madore, MS, ATC, LAT, PES, ITAT is an experienced athletic trainer with over two decades of expertise in sports medicine. Phil began his career working with high school athletes. He later joined the New England Revolution, spending eight seasons delivering daily medical care and designing individualized injury-prevention and post-surgical rehabilitation programs. Throughout his career, Phil has collaborated closely with physicians and physical therapists to optimize recovery, enhance performance, and facilitate safe return-to-play protocols. His academic credentials include a Masters in Exercise Science with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelors in Athletic Training from Springfield College. Phil has delivered presentations on interprofessional concussion management, emergency preparedness, and advanced rehabilitation strategies for return to sport.
Christina Ruggeri, PT, DPT, NCS earned her DPT at the MGH IHP in 2018 and practices at the Spaulding Outpatient Center in Salem, MA where she is experienced in caring for patients with a variety of medically complex conditions and injuries. Christina is a member of the Spaulding North Shore Innovative Sports Medicine Team and performs aquatic therapy, wheelchair evaluations, and brace clinic. Christina assists with adaptive kayaking and adaptive golf through Spaulding’s Adaptive Sports program and advocates for the program to patients who may benefit. Christina also works per diem acute care at Salem Hospital.
Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists
Instructional Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: None
Cancellation Policy: Spaulding reserves the right to adjust components of this program or to cancel the program for unexpected occurrences. Notice of changes or cancellation will be provided expediently. Upon cancellation of a course, a refund for the price paid for the course will be given. A processing fee of $10 may be charged when the registrant provides written notice of cancellation of their attendance less than 7 business days prior to the program date. Tuition is non-refundable if the registrant does not provide notice of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the program date. Spaulding apologizes but will not be responsible for inconveniences incurred due to program changes.
Speaker Disclosures: Jennifer Green is a salaried employee of MGB. She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share. Philip Madore is a salaried employee of MGB. He has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share. Christina Ruggeri is a salaried employee of MGB. She has no other financial or non-financial disclosures to share.
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (BOC AP#: P2855) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). The live program was eligible for a maximum of 1.5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education by AOTA. This course is offered for an anticipated .15 AOTA CEUs (Introductory level; OT Service Delivery and Professional Knowledge category) pending approval. The assignment of AOTA CEU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education by APTA. Information provided should be used within scope of practice. Anticipated 1.5 contact hours/CEHs.
SR Division of Education and Training CEU facilitators Marianne Savastano, MS, CCC-SLP; Katherine MacKirdy, MSPT, GCS, MPH;
Matt Keilty, OTR/L; Debra Abele, RN, DNP; Jeanne Putnam OT, CCM; and Kathleen Crosskill, MS, CCC-SLP
