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Eirpharm is an Irish pharmacy and health website designed specifically for Irish people, specific for Irish medical needs. The purpose of the website is to provide free, Irish-specific, up-to-date, comprehensive information and is designed to support, not replace the relationship between the user and his/her pharmacist and/or medical doctor.

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.

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Injury Prevention & Recovery

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 injuries result from accidents; others are due to poor training practices, improper equipment, lack of conditioning, or insufficient warmup and stretching.

Although virtually any part of your body can be injured during sports or exercise, the term is usually reserved for injuries that involve the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, bones, and associated tissues like cartilage.

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Groin Injuries
GAA players are more likely to be injured in the final quarter of games and training (47%). Recommends further investigation. Research: RECENT RESEARCH IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL. Study: Glasgow University and NUI Galway (Newell Thesis).
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Hamstring Injuries
Anatomy: Hamstring anatomy. Research: RECENT RESEARCH IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL. Study: Glasgow University and NUI Galway(Newell Thesis)
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Body of evidence

evidence.jpgAn 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 Medicine professionals at Sports Surgery Clinic. In the forthcoming issues of The Player we will be looking at methods of injury prevention and reduction of the impact of injury through the implementation of the most advanced assessments, investigations, procedures and treatments.

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