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What the GPA is all about
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...
Award from Ballinagare Manor Utd FC
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...
Congratulations to Buccaneers R.F.C u14’s
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...
You Can Run a marathon too
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...
Tips for Gym Fitness and Training in Ireland
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...
Sports Injuries Sometimes Need Scans
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...
Shoulder- Serratus Anterior Pain
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...
Dealing with a players Hip Flexor Injury
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...
Plantar Heel Pain (PHP)
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...
Mental Health in Sport in Ireland
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...
