German Congress of Science
in Sports Medicine September 23rd to 26th 2026 in Tübingen

The Pre-Day focuses on young scientists and physicians, who will be given a platform through various program components. In keeping with the motto 'by young, for young', the congress will offer independent sessions and formats.

The expansion of existing interest groups will be pursued, with the objective of incorporating novel concepts and members. This initiative is informed by the success of previous young talent conferences, most recently exemplified by the 2024 event in Freiburg.

The Interest Groups (IG) will meet at the Pre-Day as part of an open network to which anyone interested is invited.

The IG Aktivitionsbezogene Prävention discuss the topic of activity-based prevention across the lifespan (physical activity guidelines, monitoring, interventions, recommendations for promoting physical activity, etc.).

The IG Sportkardiologie discuss clinical cases, current studies and new developments in sports cardiology and promote interdisciplinary exchange between clinicians, sports medicine specialists and sports scientists – in an open, collegial and practical manner.

The IG Low Back Pain focuses primarily on the role of physical activity in the interplay between biological, psychological and social factors in the development and chronicity of non-specific low back pain. Its current main focus is on identifying and influencing opportunities for personalized treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain within the framework of multicenter research projects.

The IG Bone Health/Sporternährung focuses on bone health in relation to sporting activity and sports nutrition in connection with performance, health and recovery in both recreational and competitive sport. The aim is to bring together an interdisciplinary group of early-career researchers who are investigating these topics as well as potential physiological and pathological influencing factors.

The IG Concussion focuses on the neurological and long-term mechanisms of head injuries and their associated health consequences, primarily in football. The aim is to foster professional dialogue in order to highlight the relevance of the topic and raise awareness of it.

(The IG will hold their discussions in German language.)

Many interested scientists and sports medicine professionals have registered for the Pre-Day and have also submitted highly informative, high-quality study protocols. It is also pleasing to note that we have received international contributions.

The topics are all aligned with the theme of ‘Interdisciplinarity in Sports Medicine’. The sessions covers topics relating to sports and exercise therapy for various diseases, whilst also focusing on methods and diagnostic aspects.

We would therefore like to encourage everyone to get involved in a lively and productive discussion about upcoming studies in the various disciplines of sports medicine. We look forward to seeing you in Tübingen!

Furthermore, the first official elections of YoungDGSP members will take place during the Pre-Day, and all members are invited to attend.

The Pre-Day will conclude with a social event. All Pre-Day participants are invited to attend. The aim is to facilitate discussion that goes beyond purely professional interests. It is precisely this kind of exchange that will lay the groundwork for a successful future for German sports medicine.