A first scientific symposium organized by the OM on February 11

Olympique de Marseille will hold its first scientific symposium on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Orange Vélodrome, focusing on a key and topical issue in high-level sport: support for high-level athletes who have suffered anterior cruciate ligament tears.

Designed as a forum for knowledge sharing, dialogue between experts, and the dissemination of scientific advances, this symposium is part of the club's commitment to structuring and strengthening its overall approach to athlete performance and health.

Anterior cruciate ligament tears are one of the most feared injuries in high-level sport, both for their physical and psychological consequences. The recovery and return to performance phase is a major challenge, requiring multidisciplinary and individualized care.

Through this conference, OM aims to bring together professionals from the medical and sporting worlds to share expertise, practical experience, and insights into supporting injured athletes, from rehabilitation to return to competition, fully integrating the mental and human dimensions.

The detailed program will be announced at a later date, but the conference will include presentations by Olympique de Marseille's medical team (doctors, physical therapists, nutritionists), as well as testimonials from former OM players who have experienced this type of injury, alongside other experts in high-level sports.

As places are limited, registration is mandatory. The cost of attending the conference is €132.

If you have any questions, please contact: cellule.scientifique@om.fr

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ACL SYMPOSIUM – PROGRAMME

8:30 am – ACL Injury: Medical Management and Epidemiology – Team Physician, Olympique de Marseille

9:00 am – Surgical Management of ACL Injury – Dr Abdou SBIHI (Medical Expert, Olympique de Marseille)

9:30 am – Early Post-Operative Management: Immediate Post-Op to First Month – Physiotherapist, Olympique de Marseille

10:00 am – Discussion / Coffee Break 10:30 am – ACL Injury Prevention: What Science Tells Us – Denis BERTIN (Hipe Human Lab, Aix-Marseille Université)

11:15 am – Nutrition in the Injured Athlete – Achraf TAMANI (Nutritionist, Professional Team, Olympique de Marseille)

11:30 am – Psychological Support for the Injured Player – Aurélie Yahiaoui (Psychologist, FFF – Professional Clubs)

12:30 pm – Discussion OM STADIUM TOUR (Visit of the Orange Vélodrome facilities) / Lunch

2:00 pm – Development of the Injured “Player” – Nicolas DUBOIS (Directeur Technique Régional, Ligue Méditerranée) / Lasaad HASNI (Director of the Olympique de Marseille Academy)

2:45 pm – Experience Feedback – Romain ALESSANDRINI, Stéphane SPARAGNA and …

3:15 pm – Return-to-Field / Re-Athletisation Protocol – Medical Department, Olympique de Marseille Academy

4:30 pm – Presentation and Mission of Treizième Homme – Participatory Round-Table Workshops Based on Clinical Cases