Evolving Shoulder Stabilization & Injury Prediction in Pro Sports | Matt Provencher

Join ESPN’s Stephania Bell, PT, OCS Emeritus, CSCS, as she sits down at AOSSM 2025 with Dr. Matt Provencher — retired U.S. Navy Captain, Professor of Surgery and Orthopedics at The Steadman Clinic, and CEO of The Predictors.In this conversation, Dr. Provencher discusses the evolution of shoulder instability management, how predictive analytics informs NFL and military medical decisions, and why interdisciplinary communication is essential for optimizing outcomes.Physical therapists will learn about:- Choosing the right stabilization procedure based on athlete profile, sport, and imaging- How surgical outcomes in shoulder instability have improved over the last 20–25 years- The critical role of integrated care teams and communication (PTs, ATs, S&C, nutrition, surgeons)- How “The Predictors” uses data to support decisions for teams, agents, and players- Why AI and analytics are shaping the future of orthopedic care and rehab planningTarget Audience:Orthopedic physical therapists, sports physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports medicine surgeons, sports performance clinicians, strength and conditioning coaches, rehab directors, PT students, sports science professionals