Announcement poster for the 2026 AAOM OTX26 scientific conference and hands-on workshops, scheduled for March 18-21, 2026, at Pensacola Beach, FL.

OTX26 is in the Books

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Pensacola Beach for OTX26, AAOM’s Scientific Conference and Hands-On Workshops. It was great to see everyone and reconnect. Below is a selection of images from the workshops, general sessions, awards banquet, and exhibitor sessions.

ALBUM: HANDS-ON TEACHING WORKSHOPS

A group of doctors or medical professionals performing a medical demonstration or procedure on a woman lying down, with three men observing closely in a conference room.
Conference attendees sitting at tables listening to a presentation, with medical supplies and bottles on the table in the foreground.
Martin Gallagher, MD FAAOM giving a presentation, standing behind a lectern with a Razer laptop and a wireless microphone, at a conference.
Sebastian Klisiewicz, DO, working with a medical device on a patient during a medical demonstration or training.
Group of people gathered around an ultrasound machine at a medical conference, with a large monitor showing ultrasound images, and a presenter explaining while others observe and take notes.
A woman with curly hair demonstrates a medical ultrasound procedure on a man's neck during a conference or workshop, with two other men observing.
Medical professionals conducting a medical demonstration or training session, with one person drawing blood and others observing in a conference room.
Bjorn Eek, MD FAAOM giving a presentation and wearing a name badge, standing in front of a beige wall with a monitor on the right and a laptop on the left.
Paul Johnson, DO FAAOM, demonstrating ultrasound therapy on a seated male patient with back pain. The presenter is pointing a pointer at the ultrasound device while the patient remains seated.
A man with blonde hair and a blue jacket places his hand on the head of a woman with glasses and long dark hair, possibly performing a healing or blessing. The woman is looking down and smiling slightly, with a conference badge around her neck. The s
A medical professional performing an ultrasound examination on a person lying on an exam table, with a medical cart holding ultrasound equipment nearby.
Four people in a professional setting engaged in a conversation at a conference, with a man in a white shirt with an 'AOA' logo speaking and holding a clipboard, while three others listen. The background shows conference equipment and a person in a r
A woman lying on a medical examination table with a pillow under her head, being examined by a man in a light-colored shirt, while four other men observe, some taking notes or photos, at a conference or training session.
Attendees listening at the OTX26 conference, sitting at black-draped tables with laptops and notepads, with conference badges, in a hotel conference room.
Group of medical professionals and researchers examining a patient on a hospital bed, with some pointing at a medical monitor.
A woman lying on a medical examination table, receiving an ultrasound from a healthcare professional. The woman is wearing glasses and a navy blue shirt. The healthcare professional is bald, wearing glasses and a white coat, examining her abdomen wit
Frank Johnson, MD FAAOM, demonstrating a blood draw with a syringe during a conference or workshop.
Medical professionals and attendees observing a demonstration of ultrasound imaging on a patient lying on a table at a conference.

ALBUM: GENERAL SESSION & EDUCATION

A man with short gray hair speaking at a podium with a microphone during a conference or event. He is wearing a light-colored shirt and a dark jacket, with a lanyard and badge around his neck. The background features the AAOM OTX26 logo and branding.
A man in a blue suit giving a presentation on a stage with a large screen behind him displaying a slide titled 'How This Talk is Organized' with numbered sections about tendinopathy and tears. The audience is seated at tables in a conference room wit
Two presenters, a man and a woman, standing at a podium with the AAOM OTX26 logo, speaking at a conference. The man is wearing a white shirt and the woman is in a striped shirt with a microphone.
A man with glasses, a beard, and a receding hairline standing at a podium during a conference or event, with a purple backdrop featuring the AAOM and ACCX logos.
A woman with dark, curly hair and earrings stands at a podium with a blue and yellow logo, delivering a speech at a conference or event.
Charles Mahl, MD FAAOM, at a podium with a microphone during a conference. He is wearing a black cap with the logo 'AAOM', a white shirt, and a black blazer. The purple background behind him displays the 'AAOM' logo.
Gaston Topol, MD FAAOM, standing in front of a digital purple and blue patterned backdrop at a conference.
A woman in a green dress speaking at a conference, standing in front of a purple background with the AAOM OTX26 logo.
A conference room with a speaker presenting on a stage to an audience. The presentation slide discusses regenerative medicine and arthritis. The attendees are seated at tables, some using laptops, tablets, or smartphones. The room has modern lighting
A man with glasses and a beard speaking at a conference with a purple and blue backdrop that displays the AAOM OTX26 logo.
Attendees seated at a conference in a large room with blue walls, some using laptops and taking notes, and a projector in the background displaying the AAOM OTX26 logo.
Jennifer Stebbing, DO FAAOM, standing behind a podium with a microphone, at an event with a blue background displaying the AAOM logo and text.
Martin Gallagher, MD, DC, ABOIM, FAAOM, speaking at an event, gesturing with his hands near his chest, standing at a podium with a microphone, with a backdrop displaying the AAOM and OTX26 logos.
A man in a black suit and white shirt giving a presentation at a conference with a purple background displaying the AAOM OTX26 logo.
John Ferrell, III, MD FAAOM, giving a presentation on stage at the OTX26 conference.
A man with white hair and glasses wearing a blue plaid blazer giving a presentation at a conference, with a laptop on a podium and a purplelit backdrop with conference branding.
A speaker with a gray blazer and glasses standing at a podium on a stage, presenting to an audience at a conference, with a large screen displaying a presentation slide and a logo that reads 'AAOM OTX26'.
Brian Shiple, DO FAAOM, speaking at a podium during a conference or event. The background features a purple backdrop with graphics and the words 'AAOM' and 'OTX26' repeated.
Tejas Ozarkar, MD FAAOM, standing at a podium giving a speech at a conference with a purple and blue themed backdrop that has the text 'AAOM OTX26' and molecular graphics.
Mike Carlson, DO FAAOM, standing at a podium with a laptop during a conference. The podium has a sign that reads 'AAOM OTX26' with a molecular structure graphic. The background features a blue stage with the AAOM logo and purple graphic patterns.
A speaker presenting at a conference with a large audience. The presentation slide on the screen discusses platelet scavenger PBX beyond platelet capture.

ALBUM: EXHIBITORS, AWARDS, & SOCIALS

A group of diverse people at a conference, with one elderly man in a checkered shirt shaking hands and smiling, surrounded by others clapping and smiling, under a modern teal and yellow hanging light fixture.
Group of seven men at a conference, smiling, wearing conference badges, standing in front of a wall decorated with framed artwork, with some people visible in the background.
A man in gray scrubs and a lanyard talks to a visitor in a maroon jacket at a medical exhibition booth for RegenTX, showcasing regenerative medicine solutions. The booth has informational posters and medical devices, including ultrasound and fluoresc
Brian Shiple, DO FAAOM, introducing the Lifetime Achievement Awardee
Sean Mulvaney, MD FAAOM, speaking after receiving the AAOM Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mike Carlson, DO FAAOM, passes the AAOM leadership torch to Steve Karageanes, DO FAAOM.
Person wearing a blue satin jacket with the logo of the American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine and the words 'President's Club' on the back, raising fists in celebration or triumph.
Steve Karageanes, DO FAAOM, speaking at a podium, waving, with a conference badge, in front of a blue background with a logo that reads 'AAOM OTX 26.'
Two men at a medical technology booth, one standing and speaking, the other seated listening, with a banner behind them displaying 'CuraMedix' and information about shock wave and magnetic field technologies for medical use.
Two men in suits and ties smiling, one holding a framed award certificate with the other. The background has a blue textured wall with a logo in the top left corner.
Four men in suits standing together at an event, smiling for the photo. One man has a microphone and podium, another is holding a plaque and books, and the man on the far right is wearing a conference badge.
A man in a suit speaking at a podium with a microphone, with a blue background and a logo in the top left corner.
A man in a light gray suit and purple shirt speaking at a podium with a blue background. He has a microphone on his collar and is holding an iPhone. There is a logo in the top left corner with geometric shapes and text.
Group of people seated at a large banquet table during a formal event with servers and a decorated dining setting.
Two men at a conference, one is wearing a black suit and tie with a black cap, and the other is in a checkered shirt with a name tag that says speaker. They are standing at a podium with a microphone.
Two men at an award ceremony: one in a black suit and tie, wearing a black cap, speaking into a microphone; the other in a patterned shirt, smiling, holding a framed certificate from AAOM; the man in the suit is placing his hand on the shoulder of th
A man appears to be demonstrating a medical procedure on a patient lying on a table, with a second man observing. They are at a booth with a banner reading 'Pulse PEMF' and a list of benefits including reduction in injuries, shortened recovery time,
Group of six smiling men at an awards ceremony, some holding black boxes with medals, in front of a presentation screen that says 'Workshop Instructors' and features photos of various speakers.
A man and woman hugging and smiling at each other at an indoor event.
Group of five men at an award ceremony, three holding boxes, with a man speaking at a podium in the background, and a presentation slide with a photo of a man and the logo 'AAOM OTX26' behind them.
People seated at round tables during a formal event or conference, engaged in conversations, with food and drinks on the tables, and a few waitstaff in the background.
Four adults at a professional conference, smiling and posing for a photo indoors. Two are men and two are women, dressed in business attire, holding drinks, with conference badges visible around their necks. The background shows a conference room wit
People seated at a round banquet table with food and drinks, engaging in conversation at a professional event.
Three men at a conference, wearing first-time attendee badges, standing in front of a plain wall with AAOM OTX26 logo in the top left corner. The man on the left has glasses and a beard, the man in the middle has light hair, and the man on the right
A social gathering at a formal event with people seated at round tables with white tablecloths, enjoying dinner, with some people talking and others listening, in a room with green wall lights and a large window or glass door in the background.
Two people are sitting at a table, engaged in conversation, at a formal event or conference. The table is set with glassware, plates, and silverware, and other attendees are visible in the background.
A woman at a booth talking to a man who is looking at his phone, at a conference or expo event, with materials and promotional items on the table.
Two smiling people, a woman with dark hair and a man with short gray hair and beard, standing close together at an event with a blurred background of other attendees and display booths, one wearing a blue jacket with the AAOM logo.
Two men are having a conversation at a tradeshow or conference booth, with banners and promotional materials in the background.
A woman with glasses and long wavy hair engaged in a conversation with a man wearing a plaid shirt, indoors at a professional setting.
Group of five people at a conference, smiling, with conference badges and lanyards, two holding glasses of wine, in front of wood-paneled wall, AAAOM event logo in the top left corner.
Steve Karagean, DO FAAOM, speaking at a podium during a conference.