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Clinical Director, Kerin Performance
Fearghal Kerin
B.Sc., M.Sc, PhD
Dr. Fearghal Kerin is a chartered physiotherapist with extensive experience in elite sports. He has worked across Irish sports, including as Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Leinster Rugby for nine seasons, before transitioning to Chelsea Football Club in the English Premier League, where he held the same position. At Chelsea, he worked with international athletes including Premier League, Champions League and World Cup winners.
Trusted and Respected Expert in Sports Rehabilitation
Fearghal holds a degree in Physiotherapy from University College Dublin, a Master’s in Sports Injury Rehabilitation from the University of Salford, and a PhD from University College Dublin, where his research focused on hamstring injuries in professional rugby.
His deep passion for helping athletes drives him, and he takes great satisfaction in following their progress post-return to play. Fearghal’s love for sports and his personal connection to the field fuel his dedication to advancing sports medicine.
Dr. Fearghal Kerin has built a reputation as a trusted and respected expert in sports rehabilitation. In addition to his clinical practice, he is dedicated to sharing his experience through speaking engagements, mentoring, and supporting other practitioners with complex cases.
Fearghal has had the opportunity to present his insights and evidence-based approaches at various respected sports organizations and conferences, working with teams and professionals across different disciplines.
Chief Operating Officer, Kerin Performance
Muireann Kerin
B.Ed., M.Ed.
Muireann Kerin brings a unique blend of educational expertise and elite sports experience to her role as Chief Operating Officer at Kerin Performance. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education, Muireann excels in leadership and administration, adeptly managing the business and operational aspects of the clinic to ensure it consistently exceeds client expectations.
What We Do
Team & Clinician Support
Assessment & Rehabilitation
Athlete Support
Speaking Services
Some of the events where Fearghal has spoken or agreed to speak at include:
- NFL-Premier League Annual Conference
- Football Medicine and Performance Association
- SportsMAP Network
- Irish Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
- Isokinetic Conference
- Individual clinics and teams in multiple sports
- SportSmith Rehab Conference
- SportsMAP Masterclass
- Aspetar Thigh Muscle Injury Conference
- Football Association Medical Society
Fearghal’s Publications
Fearghal’s dedication to the field is reflected in his publication record, which has contributed to advancing the understanding and treatment of sports injuries. His research focuses on evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation. For a complete list of his publications, please visit his PubMed profile.
Additionally, he has shared his approach to sports injury rehabilitation and performance optimization through podcasts, including appearances on SportSmith and SportsMAP.
Selected Publications
Sports Med Open, 2023
“Intramuscular Tendon Injuries of the Hamstring Muscles: A More Severe Variant? A Narrative Review.”
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022
“It’s not all about sprinting: mechanisms of acute hamstring strain injuries in professional male rugby union—a systematic visual video analysis.”
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020
“Mechanisms of acute ankle syndesmosis ligament injuries in professional male rugby union players: a systematic visual video analysis.”
Aisling Maher
Paddy Small
Enzo Fernandez
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