Unfortunately, 2020 was not the year for sport! However, as I reflect on my last 3 years as a PhD researcher on the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) project, I would like to share some […]
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New Publication: Injury surveillance and prevention practices across Rugby schools in Ireland
Research Impact: Findings demonstrate that a small number of Rugby playing schools in Ireland are considered well-resourced in terms of physiotherapy provision and access to medical doctors and S&C coaches, yet consensus guidelines for injury […]
Shoulder Dislocations: A new cause for concern in School Rugby – Therese Leahy
In September of this year, the first Irish school Rugby season report was published by the IRIS (Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance) project in collaboration with the IRFU. The report published injury data collected from 305 […]
Publication: Injury Surveillance in School Rugby: A systematic review of Injury Epidemiology & Surveillance Practices
Research Impact: School Rugby, has increased in popularity and professionalism in recent times and evaluating injury risk in school players is paramount to player welfare and safety. The true injury risk in school Rugby remains […]
“From Treating to Monitoring Injuries” – Therese Leahy
As a physiotherapist, it is fair to say that I have an obsession with injuries. If you break it down, an injury is a form of physical insult to the body. What is so fascinating […]
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