Injury Prevention & Recovery

Hammering Home the Message

The hamstring injury is the most common one causing hurlers and footballers to miss games . Chances of a successful treatment are increased if good principles are applied , and if everyone involved buys into them.

Injury Rehabilitation

Rehabilition: Time To Assess

The rehabilitation period is vital. Time spent walking on crutches or with support will change the walking pattern. Within weeks a new pattern...

Injury Treatment

The best immediate treatment for acute soft tissue injuries is RICE

Most strains and sprains can be dealt with at home but the more severe ones will need to be seen by a do...

Causes of Injury

What Are Sports Injuries? The term sports injury, in the broadest sense, refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise. Some sports i...

Guidelines for Safe Exercises

What are you trying to do? Is the exercise part of the warm-up, the game, a conditioning activity or part of the recovery? What you are trying to do should be dependent o...

Body of evidence

An in depth look at the injuries that affect GAA players with DR ÉANNA FALVEY of the sports surgery clinic

THIS article is the first in a series of pieces from the Sports...

Mind over Matter

Colm Ó Riagáin looks at the psychology of dealing with sports injuries. Whether it's a freak occurrence during a match or the result of constant play, injuries are some...