LECTURE: REWIRING, RECOVERY, REHABILITATION & RESILIENCE
ABOUT THIS LECTURE
Presentation given by board-certified neurosurgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon Dr. Mohamed M. Abdulhamid from Royal Spine Surgery at the 2026 Sports Medicine Series during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
In this lecture Dr. A topic spoke about the foundation of the mind-body connection in rehab and performance.
The 2026 Sports Medicine Series was an immersive deep dive into the high-stakes world of elite athlete performance.
The program facilitated a powerful convergence of professionals across sports medicine, human performance, and sport science—from NBA executives and physicians to physical therapists and athletic trainers.
ABOUT DR. A.
Known professionally as “Dr. A,” Dr. Abdulhamid is the founder of Royal Spine Surgery and the visionary behind Royal Elevé. His work bridges the disciplines of neurosurgery, rehabilitation science, sports medicine, and functional wellness. Recognized internationally as a physician educator and clinical investigator, he has developed an innovative clinical model that integrates advanced neuroscience, functional rehabilitation, and evidence-based technologies to help patients recover from injury and optimize long-term performance.
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Abdulhamid regularly consults on the care of professional and elite athletes across multiple sports, translating emerging scientific evidence into practical clinical applications for modern rehabilitation.
ABOUT BTL INDUSTRIES
BTL Industries is a privately owned developer and manufacturer of Physiotherapy, Cardiology, and Aesthetic Equipment. With direct offices in more than 90 countries covering 5 continents, BTL currently has over 4500 employees, 600 R&D engineers, and growing.
Its primary segments include cardiology, such as holter monitoring and stress test systems, pneumology, physical therapy, and medical aesthetics.
2026 SPORTS MEDICINE SERIES SPEAKERS:
ENDA KING
Aspetar
Head of Elite Performance and Development
ALEX MCKECHNIE
Toronto Raptors
VP Medical and Performance
“DR. A” MOHAMED ABDULHAMID
Royal Spine Surgery
Neurosurgeon/Spine Surgeon
MAGGIE BRYANT
LA Clippers
President of Performance Health and Wellness
LIONEL RICE
Utah Jazz
Assistant Athletic Trainer
JANA WEBB
JOGA
Founder & CEO
DANIELLE VILLARUZ
UFC
Sports Medicine Manager
DANIELLE LANGFORD
Golden State Warriors
Player Rehabilitation Manager
TOMMY SHEPPARD
30 Year NBA Executive / Executive Leadership Coach
YUJI SUZUKI
Portland Fire
Rehab Specialist
TRENT SALO
The Tendon Lab
Founder
CORDERO ROCHE
UFC
Performance Science Intern
JENNY STRICKLER
Oklahoma City Thunder
Director of Performance Science
BRANDON STONE
Colorado Rockies
Manager of Performance Science
STEVE SHORT
Denver Nuggets
Vice President of Sports Medicine
NICO PHILLIPP
Denver Nuggets
Sport Scientist / Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
JASON AMSTUTZ
LINKPro
Performance Doctor
BROOK CHOULET
Founder
Choulet Performance Psychiatry
JOHN HILL
ORRECO Sports Science
JAMIE WYNN
Director of Strength and Conditioning
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
SOPHIA Singleton
Cirque du Soleil
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