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July 14, 2025 49 mins

Episode 191: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Dr Fearghal Kerin. Fearghal 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. In this episode Andy and Fearghal discuss the management of T-Junction hamstring Injuries. 

Topics Discussed:
  • Evolving Perspectives on Strength and Injury Prevention  
  • Understanding T-Junction Hamstring Injuries  
  • Diagnostic Challenges and Testing for T-Junctions  
  • Establishing a Competency-Based Pathway  
  • Understanding Loading and Injury Prevention  
  • Revising Traditional Approaches to Hamstring Injuries  
  • The Importance of Execution in Rehabilitation  
  • Exploring the Role of Ankle and Hip Mechanics  
  • Identifying Contributing Factors to Hamstring Injuries  
  • Innovations in Rotational Testing and Rehabilitation

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