Research Submissions

Scientific Poster Submissions


Join the elite professional community serving the NFL and NCAA by showcasing your research.

We embrace all research applicable to football health and performance – applied science, methodologies, and case series abstracts are welcome. Share your research where it will be welcomed by likeminded professionals.

Scientific conferences have become broad events where your work may not get in front of the eyes of the people who make decisions. The Elite Football Rehab Conference is attended by sports medicine and performance professionals who are passionate about working with elite basketball players. They are excited to review your research.

Posters will be displayed during the Networking Event on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 6-9pm at the NCAA Hall of Champions where attendees can interact with presenters in a fun and engaging environment.

Scientific Investigator Award will provided to the top abstract.

Submissions close on December 31, 2025

Poster presenters must also pay to attend the Elite Football Rehab Conference.

Questions? Contact our research chairs.

Research Chair

Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Lead Investigator
NFL Hamstring Injury Prevention/Treatment Study
University of Wisconsin – Madison

Research Co-Chair

Megan Graham, PT, DPT, SCS, PhD

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky, Dept. of Physical Therapy