Pitchside management

The use of trained pitch-side medical professionals at sporting events of all levels is becoming more common as clubs are committed to safeguarding the welfare of their players. Our physical therapists have experience in supporting a range of sports at local, junior, minor and international levels.   Some of these include local GAA and soccer clubs, Dublin District Schoolboy League representative team, Dublin Minor Hurling, Dublin Football Development Squad and the Samoan International Rugby Team.

 

Pre-match:

 

• Application of relevant strapping for injury support and prevention

• Treatment including sports massage, muscle release & trigger point therapy

 

During the match:

 

• Application of best practices from the initial approach to an injured player through to treating on-pitch injuries, managing suspected spinal and head injuries, stabilizing fractures and joint injuries and concussion awareness

 

Post-match:

 

• Injury assessments and advice on required on necessary follow up treatment