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Rehabilitation and performance professionals came together at BU for an evening dedicated to the future of technology‑enhanced rehabilitation, exploring how data‑driven tools are reshaping assessment, treatment and return‑to‑play strategies.

Matt Best, Lecturer in Sports Therapy in the School of Allied Health and Exercise Science, and Sam Chapman, Strength And Conditioning Coach shared their practical approach to criteria‑based rehabilitation, offering insight into the methods they apply daily within both teaching and applied practice at the Physical Performance Hub.

Southampton FC First Team Physiotherapist Luke Thomas delivered a focused deep dive into calf injuries, covering prognosis, structured rehab planning and the testing frameworks that support decision‑making in elite football environments.

The VALD team rounded out the evening with hands‑on demonstrations, giving attendees the chance to experience best‑practice testing workflows and explore how technology can elevate clinical and performance outcomes.

Thank you to all presenters, partners, and attendees for contributing to such a valuable and forward‑thinking event, strengthening our community and reinforcing BU’s civic role in shaping safe and effective practice.