Irish Tennis Coach Helping Refugees I recently spoke to Wesley O Brien who is an Irish Tennis Coach Helping Refugees on ROS FM. Wesley uses his HIT and HOPE Tennis Programs – to bring Tennis to Kids affected by War and Conflict in Refugee Camps. He created a Facebook page to raise funds from donated signed sports memorabilia to support the HIT and HOPE Tennis Program. There is...
Hats Off To Buccaneers R.F.C u14’s Congratulations are in order for the Buccaneers RFC u14s who won the Connacht U14 League A Final on the 11th December 2021 where they beat Sligo RFC. A tremendous achievement for this group of players and staff and indeed the club itself. I am delighted and proud to say that I was the sports therapist for the team so I take some...
Award From Ballinagare Manor Utd FC- 2023 A new year in 2023 got off well for me as I received an Award From Ballinagare Manor Utd FC on the 2nd of January during a fundraiser and presentation night. As a part of the backend staff, being the 1st team Sports Therapist for Ballinagare Manor Utd, it is always special to receive the recognition that all of us in...
Learn about what the GPA is all about? I recently did a podcast from which you can learn about what the GPA does in real life. The Gaelic players association or the GPA as it is commonly known as, has been around for a while since 1999 and whilst we have all heard of it lots of people actually do not realise what the GPA is actually doing...
Shoulder Pain- SERRATUS ANTERIOR PAIN I am delighted to support this online initiative, which is as relevant to sporting environments as other workplaces. Ireland’s VOICE against WORKPLACE PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE including Coercive & Controlling behaviours is growing and gaining support. Join the Event 16th October 2024 3pm GMT Click Here To Join This Event on Zoon This is Ireland‘s 6th year joining Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Join Global On-line...
Hand Injuries in Sport in Ireland Hand Injuries in Sport in Ireland: In this post, I will be discussing Hand Injuries that happen in Irish sport, and just to highlight this injury. Roscommon Senior Footballer, Conor Cox @RoscommonGAA @clubrossie recently sustain a hand injury which means he will miss a lot of this Roscommon’s National Football League Division 2 campaign. This blog will inform you of the bones and other parts...
KINESIOLOGY TAPING FOR ATHLETES & PLAYERS IN IRELAND This week’s blog post is about Kinesiology Taping which is one of the services I provide to my patients/clients. I will be doing blogs in the coming weeks on each of the other services I provide at AR Sports Therapy Clinic What are the Benefits of Kinesiology Taping Kinesiology Tape is very good as part of recovery for muscular and other injuries....
– MEDIAL KNEE PAIN or SPRAIN (MCL SPRAIN) MEDIAL KNEE PAIN or SPRAIN (MCL SPRAIN) is a common sports occurrence, Medial knee pain is pain that occurs on the inner side of the knee and can be due to a number of problems. It may come on gradually over time or may develop suddenly after a knee injury. It may be a general inner knee pain, movement may...
Mental Health in Sport in Ireland – Challenges Mental Health in Sport in Ireland maybe a topic that has not got the consideration it deserves in the context of mental health awareness here in Ireland. Awareness about Mental Health is increasingly important in modern society. People can underestimate the effects it can have on a person. It doesn’t just affect people in a certain sector of society. It...
Plantar Heel Pain – PLANTAAR FASCITIIS – More Common Than You Would Expect Plantar Heel Pain or Plantaar Fascitis is a more common injury in sport than people think. It can be caused by the different surfaces that players and athletes train or play on like indoor or futsal surface which is wooden, as well as AstroTurf pitches etc. There are other causes too. I have treated a...
Well, it is great to be back, once again with Manor United 1s team as their 1st team Sports Therapist. We were at home to Skyvalley Rovers B in Strokestown. We went behind 0v1 early in the game but the lads kept the head, didn’t panic and created chance after chance. Skyvalley had their purple patch and from that, scored the 1st goal of the game. But as...
Shoulder Pain- SERRATUS ANTERIOR PAIN Because the serratus anterior is largely hidden from view underneath the shoulder blade, it is remarkably easy for both patients and clinicians to forget about this vital muscle. It originates from the underside of the shoulder blade near the inner edge and has a broad attachment to the ribs. It gets its name from the way that it is serrated, like a knife...
My name is Aidan Raftery. I am a Sport Therapist. I set up my Sports Therapy business back in 2013. I work with Clubs and Teams on match days and training sessions and tournaments. I have worked with teams, clubs, players and athletes at all levels. I also have a practice where people can come to me. I have treated a wide range of injuries since setting up...
Sports Injuries Sometimes Need Scans? Sports Injuries Sometimes Need Scans because some injuries that actually need expert intervention are not always obvious. Obviously, as a sports therapist when I am present at match days and practice sessions occasionally an injury will occur that is more serious than the normal ones. A broken leg for example and the need for someone on the spot- who knows the ropes becomes...
Tips for Gym Fitness and Training in Ireland from a Sports Therapists viewpoint My thoughts on Tips for Gym Fitness and Training in Ireland from a sports physio angle because I treat players and athletes from a wide range of sports at all levels and I also work with teams. The use of a Gym is commonplace in many sports as part of the training. Most athletes have...
You Can Run a marathon too – A Podcast You Can Run a marathon too if you put your mind to it. We have all heard words to the effect of “you can do anything if you put your mind to it”, and in this podcast, I speak to a local Roscommon man Tom who has now completed 3 marathons, the most recent being the 2022 Dublin City marathon...
I am an associate member of STA (Swimming Teachers Association) and enjoy helping youngsters and adults with any injuries they may have.
