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All of the information refers to products available in Irish pharmacies. The website lists all licensed over-the-counter and prescription medications which have a Product Authorisation (PA) number.
GPA TV - Level the Playing Field
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Injury Prevention & Recovery
- Mind over Matter
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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 something every player must deal with. There is increasing evidence that the mind matters. Any descriptions by sportspeople of the time their career was blighted by injury invariably include descriptions such as "bleak period", or "an immense test of physical and mental strength."
Read more... - Injury Prevention Tips
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Whether you've never had a sports injury and you're trying to keep it that way or you've had an injury and don't want another, the following tips can help.
- Avoid bending knees past 90 degrees when doing half knee bends. Read more...
- Hamstring Injuries
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Anatomy: Hamstring anatomy. Research: RECENT RESEARCH IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL. Study: Glasgow University and NUI Galway(Newell Thesis)
Read more... - Mouth Gaurds
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'I think anybody who is playing contact sports without a mouth guard is being irresponsible. It`s like going on a motorbike without a helmet.`
Dr.Maurice Quirke, Chairman of the Irish Dental Associations general dental practitioner`s group as quoted in the Irish Times of 8 May 2007.
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