Walking independently, returning to work and getting back onto the sports field are goals shared by presentations at the conference on sports medicine and rehabilitation at Sharmanov National Medical University. The programme features specialists from Kazakhstan, South Korea, Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and Uzbekistan.

Modern rehabilitation is increasingly shaped by patients’ personal goals. Participants are discussing how to help people manage everyday tasks, regain independence after a stroke and recover movement skills. Presentations on paediatric rehabilitation explore motor development and collaboration among professionals from different disciplines.

Sports medicine discussions cover injury prevention, early detection of changes in heart function and criteria for returning to training. Presentations on psychological support address the needs of athletes following injury and a major defeat.

The technology programme covers robot-assisted gait correction, anti-gravity training and remote patient support. Young researchers will present work on using artificial intelligence to assess risks and predict rehabilitation outcomes, alongside mobile applications to support gait and balance recovery.