Sports Injuries

Why Are Hamstrings So Commonly Injured In GAA?

Why Are Hamstrings So Commonly Injured In GAA?

Hamstring injuries are common across a wide discipline of sports however, in particular, are particularly prevalent within Gaelic football. A study that spanned 8 years investigated the injury rate across 15 elite Gaelic football teams. It found that not only are hamstrings the most prevalent injury in Gaelic football, but the injury rate increased between 2008 and 2011 and then again in 2012 and 2015!

Most Common Hurling Injuries

Most Common Hurling Injuries

When you decide to play any sport, you’re willing to risk getting injured. While there is an inherent risk of injury in every sport, the kinds of injuries and the likelihood of sustaining them varies greatly from sport to sport. Unfortunately, Irish sports are often overlooked by the broader medical community, so today we’re going to look at some of the most common injuries in one of Ireland’s oldest and roughest sports: hurling.

Hot vs. Cold: What Is The Best Treatment for a Back Injury?

Many of us have been subjected to an injury at some point, and it’s not unusual for us to try a number of different methods to try and get rid of the pain. Two of the most popular methods of alleviating pain is the applying of ice or heat. But there can be some confusion as to what kind of treatment should be used for certain injuries. 

Goodbye RSI Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries

Repetitive Strain Injuries are on the increase as we spend more and more time in front of our computers, smart phones and tablets. Recessionary times are forcing people to work harder and longer with less opportunity for varying work load. The good news is that by understanding the causes of repetitive strain injuries you can do a lot to alleviate and even prevent the problem. Chartered Physiotherapist Stephen Swanton discusses the problem and also how it can be avoided in future as well.

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