In this keynote, Dr Enda King will take the audience on a journey through the evolution of his field. Through a personal lens, he will examine the pivotal shifts in philosophy and practice that have transformed rehabilitation from a passive, injury-focussed discipline to a dynamic, athlete-centred science.
Dr King will begin by reflecting on the outdated "rest is best" mindset that defined the early days of his career. This will set the stage for a deep dive into the present, a world where the intersection of data, biomechanics, and holistic care has revolutionised how we manage injuries and prepare athletes for return to sport. He will showcase how modern tools like wearable tech and advanced imaging are not just diagnostic aids, but essential components of a personalised, evidence-based recovery plan.
Finally, Dr King will cast a visionary gaze into the future, exploring the exciting potential of emerging technologies like predictive AI and regenerative medicine.
Based at Aspetar, Enda is the Head of Elite Performance and Development. He is a world leading rehabilitation expert specialising in hip and groin and the ACL. Enda has previously led the development and delivery of ACL and athletic groin pain clinical and research pathways and managed an elite athlete rehabilitation programme catering for players from the Premier League, NBA, NFL, NHL, Premiership Rugby, European Tour Golf, National Hunt Racing, AFL and UFC. As an educator, has presented at scientific conferences, courses and workshops and consulted for elite teams worldwide – in particular with relation to ACL rehabilitation, athletic groin pain and chronic and recurrent lower limb muscle and tendon issues. As an academic he has over 50 peer reviewed publications and book chapters relating to rehabilitation.
