In a recent Metro article by Tony Mogan, Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith shared his perspective on one of the most persistent challenges in sport: injury recurrence. Drawing on years of research and data published by organizations such as UEFA, Stephen explained that when an injury returns, recovery time can often double compared to first-time occurrences.
That insight underscores the importance of not just managing injuries as they happen, but understanding their patterns and underlying causes over time. By combining performance data, medical insights, and structured recovery information, organizations can move beyond reactive treatment to proactive management—reducing the likelihood of recurrence and safeguarding athlete availability throughout the season.
Read the full article featuring Stephen Smith in Metro, or check out the Performance Medicine Solution in iP: Intelligence Platform, which helps teams detect early risk patterns, personalize recovery, and minimize recurrence.
