Keynote Speakers
ICSET 2026 Keynote Speakers announced
It is with great pleasure that the International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Therapy (ICSET) can
announce that Professors Joy MacDermid & Chris Littlewood will present the Keynote Addresses at the
upcoming ICSET 2026 to be held in Vancouver, Canada, from September 23rd to 25th 2026.
Joy MacDermid PhD
PubMed: Joy MacDermid
Google Scholar: Joy MacDermid
Joy is a Distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy (cross-appointed to Surgery) at Western University. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Musculoskeletal Outcomes and Knowledge Translation, and The Dr. James Roth Chair in Musculoskeletal Measurement and Knowledge Translation. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and The Royal Society of Canada and was appointed to the Order of Ontario. She has published over 700 peer-reviewed research papers and ranks in the top 2% of scientist in her field worldwide. Her research focuses on upper extremity function, musculoskeletal health, design and evaluation of surgical and rehab interventions/programs, public safety personnel health, work injury, implementation science, and the intersectional impact of sex and gender and other personal/social factors on health. She is the Editor of the Journal of Hand Therapy.
Chris Littlewood PhD
Google Scholar: Chris Littlewood
Chris is a Professor of Rehabilitation at the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom and honorary Professor of Musculoskeletal Research at University Hospitals Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and has been awarded over £7.5 million pounds in research grant income. His research is currently focused on understanding the lived experience ofpeople with musculoskeletal pain conditions, including people with shoulder and elbow pain, their information needs, and incorporating shared decision-making into the development and testing of treatments. He was chair of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Scientific panel from 2017 to 2022 & has been awarded an honorary fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in recognition of his contribution to research and support for clinical-academic career development. He is also Associate Editor for Musculoskeletal Science & Practice.
Rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair
Over a decade ago, we recognised that surgical techniques for rotator cuff repair were evolving. This prompted us to ask: if surgery is advancing, how is rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair changing in response? In this presentation, I will reflect on our journey in developing and evaluating an individualised, patient-directed approach to postoperative rehabilitation – a journey that has led to us conducting the largest randomised controlled trial worldwide in this field.
Chris Littlewood PhD
Google Scholar: Chris Littlewood
Chris is a Professor of Rehabilitation at the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom and honorary Professor of Musculoskeletal Research at University Hospitals Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and has been awarded over £7.5 million pounds in research grant income. His research is currently focused on understanding the lived experience ofpeople with musculoskeletal pain conditions, including people with shoulder and elbow pain, their information needs, and incorporating shared decision-making into the development and testing of treatments. He was chair of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Scientific panel from 2017 to 2022 & has been awarded an honorary fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in recognition of his contribution to research and support for clinical-academic career development. He is also Associate Editor for Musculoskeletal Science & Practice.
Rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair
Over a decade ago, we recognised that surgical techniques for rotator cuff repair were evolving. This prompted us to ask: if surgery is advancing, how is rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair changing in response? In this presentation, I will reflect on our journey in developing and evaluating an individualised, patient-directed approach to postoperative rehabilitation – a journey that has led to us conducting the largest randomised controlled trial worldwide in this field.