An overview of surf injury incidence, type and location is provided. Surfer physiology and movements are explained to improve your understanding and optimal prevention strategies in surfing. Several prevention exercises are handed out to implement in your practice as a surfer or professional working with surfers.

Lisette Langenberg & Sebastiaan Heitkamp dive into surf induced shoulder complaints. They discuss their research of shoulder complaints in practices in the Netherlands and their systematic review on the surfer’s shoulder. The mechanics of the most common surfer’s shoulder injury are discussed.

Vibeke Hjortdal discusses her experience as a professor and pediatric cardiac surgeon on how to become a good leader and how to create the perfect team. She shows in a practical way how people differ in the way they prefer to communicate, solve problems and learn.

Many definitions are used in mainstream media to discuss drowning. This presentation delves into the correct definition and pathophysiology