From injury setback to evidence-led recovery: the role of nutrition in long-term performance

At 17, Thomas Robson-Kanu suffered two serious cruciate ligament injuries that required surgery and left him facing severe pain, inflammation and the possibility that his professional football career was over. In this session, Thomas will share the physical realities of rebuilding his body, the limitations he experienced in managing his symptoms and why he began exploring natural nutrition alongside rehabilitation. Working with his father, he developed a blend of raw turmeric and other functional ingredients that became an important part of his recovery, helping him return to the pitch and build a career at the highest levels of club and international football. Thomas will also explain how that personal solution became The Turmeric Co., taking him from elite sport into entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain a powerful first-hand perspective on taking an active role in recovery, the connection between rehabilitation and everyday nutrition, and how personal experience can inspire new approaches to long-term health and innovation.