Basic Information

• Full Name: Christopher Kelly
• Role: Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist
• Affiliation: Jamaica National Football Team (Reggae Boyz)

Professional Focus

• Primary Responsibilities:

  • Injury assessment, prevention, and rehabilitation for players
  • Collaboration with coaching staff and medical personnel to optimize player health and performance
  • Designing individualized recovery programs and post-match treatments

• Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Musculoskeletal injury management
  • Sports massage therapy
  • Strengthening and conditioning protocols
  • On-field acute injury response and triage

Contribution to the Reggae Boyz

• Team Preparedness:
  • Ensures players are match-fit, focusing on prehab (preventative exercises) to reduce injury risk
  • Works closely with fitness coaches to integrate safe, progressive conditioning programs
• Match & Training Support:
  • Provides immediate pitch-side care during friendlies, qualifiers, and tournament matches
  • Oversees return-to-play guidelines, ensuring athletes regain peak performance safely
• Player Wellness Advocacy:
  • Educates squad members on proper nutrition, rest, and recovery techniques
  • Delivers ongoing medical updates to coaching staff and management

Impact & Achievements

• Enhanced Recovery Rates:
  • Has helped streamline recovery protocols, minimizing downtime and allowing key players to remain available for important fixtures
• Tournament Successes:
  • As part of the Reggae Boyz staff, contributes to the team’s consistent presence in regional competitions (e.g., Gold Cup, CONCACAF Nations League) by maintaining high player availability and fitness levels

Professional Philosophy

• Believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach to sports therapy, combining hands-on techniques with the latest rehab technologies. Stresses preventive measures—daily routines, warm-ups, and targeted exercises—to reduce the risk of recurring injuries.