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Premier Medical and Performance Conference for NHL and Professional Hockey Organizations: Dr. Mark Zoland's Presentation at PHATS/SPHEM 2025

Strategic Insights

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The PHATS/SPHEM Annual Meeting brought together over 600 professionals in the NHL and minor leagues, including athletic trainers, strength coaches, medical doctors, and equipment managers, to advance the science and practice of elite hockey performance and player care. Dr. Mark Zoland, a nationally respected core muscle injury expert, presented on innovative techniques in diagnosing and surgically managing core muscle injuries in elite hockey players, providing insights applicable to all levels of athletic performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Mark Zoland is a nationally respected core muscle injury expert who has performed surgeries for professional athletes from the NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS, and Olympic sports.
  • His unique surgical approach and comprehensive post-operative protocols have made him a go-to resource for elite athletes.
  • Core Surgical, led by Dr. Zoland, specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of sports hernias, core muscle injuries, and all types of abdominal wall hernias.
  • The practice offers minimally invasive hernia repair with accelerated recovery timelines, comprehensive care for athletes, and advanced treatment of athletic pubalgia, inguinal disruption, and chronic groin pain.
  • Dr. Zoland and Core Surgical have a strong referral base from team physicians, physical therapists, and sports medicine clinics nationwide, considering them a leading voice in the field.
  • Participating in the PHATS/SPHEM conference gives Dr. Zoland the opportunity to collaborate with top minds in hockey medicine and share his expertise with fellow professionals.

Statistics:

  • Over 600 professionals attended the PHATS/SPHEM Annual Meeting, including athletic trainers, strength coaches, medical doctors, and equipment managers.
  • Dr. Zoland has performed surgeries for professional athletes from 5 different professional sports leagues: NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS, and Olympic sports.
  • Core Surgical has a strong referral base of team physicians, physical therapists, and sports medicine clinics nationwide.

Sources:

  • Core Surgical, June 30, 2025: Dr. Mark Zoland Presents at PHATS/SPHEM 2025 Hockey Summit
  • Core Surgical, (212) 628-8771, ( [www.coresurgical.com](http://www.coresurgical.com) )

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