Science Park · 205 South Tower
Sport and Exercise Medicine Doctor · Performance Specialist
Dr. Robert Kempers is a consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine with over 15 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions and guiding athletes and active individuals toward better movement and long-term recovery. He specialises in issues ranging from neck, shoulder, and back pain to hip, knee, and foot problems, always working with the body’s natural capacity to heal through movement.
With academic backgrounds in both Biomedical Health Science and Physical Therapy, Robert has a deep understanding of the mechanics of human movement. As a former elite triathlete, he brings firsthand insight into endurance sport, training loads, and recovery. His philosophy is simple: exercise is medicine, and the key to recovery often lies in restoring natural movement patterns, not suppressing them.
Robert has over 15 years of experience in elite cycling as a team doctor. He served as Chief Medical Officer for the Dutch National Cycling Federation until the end of 2023, supporting athletes at three Olympic Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021), as well as the European Games in Baku and Minsk. He was also medical coordinator for Team Jumbo-Visma Women until early 2023. Since 2024, he has joined the INEOS Grenadiers professional cycling team as a Sports Medicine Doctor.
Alongside clinical work, Robert is involved in ongoing research on bone health and energy availability in young and elite cyclists, with a focus on relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). He continues to champion evidence-based practice in athlete health and sustainable performance.
Outside of work, you’ll find Robert on a bike, out for a run, or enjoying the outdoors—living the same active lifestyle he encourages in others.
