Sports Science & Medicine Update 2010
24th August 2010 By Munster Rugby Supporters Club
Thomond Park Stadium will host a Sports Science & Medicine Update on Saturday 28th August from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Invitation to all Coaches, Managers, Players, Medical, Physiotherapy, Sports Science and First aid personnel. The Sports Science & Medicine Update 2010 aims to bridge the divide between research and practice in the hope of enhancing knowledge of Sports Science & Medicine. This will be achieved by a series of short presentations from specialists following which the floor will be open for discussion. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain unique access to experienced medical professionals in the outstanding surroundings of the Thomond Park Stadium. Speakers "On-field Management of Cervical Spine Injury" Dr. John O’Dea – Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Mid West Regional Hospital, Limerick "Fuel for Success" Mr. Paul Gough – Sports Dietitian, Peak Nutrition, Castletroy, Co. Limerick "Shoulder Joint assessment" Mr. Dermot O’Farrell – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mid West Regional Hospital, Limerick "When can an athlete safely return to Sport?" Mr. Donnacha Ryan – Chartered Physiotherapist, Mid West Physiotherapy, Castletroy Park Medical Centre, Limerick "Imaging of the Achilles Tendon" Dr. Paul Hession -Consultant Radiologist, Mid West Regional Hospital, Limerick " Drugs in Sport" Dr. J.P Donohoe – Munster Rugby Team Doctor. General Practitioner. MSc Sports Medicine, Limerick "Strength for Success: Monitoring Training Loads" Dr. Tom Comyns – Strength and Conditioning Coach, Munster Rugby, Olympic Runner "The Role of the Athlete in Injury Prevention & Recovery" Dr. Sam Lynch – Ex-International Rower, Two time World Champion Rower & Olympian & Medical Doctor Fee
Thomond Park Stadium will host a Sports Science & Medicine Update on Saturday 28th August from 9.30am to 1.30pm. Invitation to all Coaches, Managers, Players, Medical, Physiotherapy, Sports Science and First aid personnel. The Sports Science & Medicine Update 2010 aims to bridge the divide between research and practice in the hope of enhancing knowledge of Sports Science & Medicine. This will be achieved by a series of short presentations from specialists following which the floor will be open for discussion. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain unique access to experienced medical professionals in the outstanding surroundings of the Thomond Park Stadium. Speakers "On-field Management of Cervical Spine Injury" Dr. John O’Dea – Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Mid West Regional Hospital, Limerick "Fuel for Success" Mr. Paul Gough – Sports Dietitian, Peak Nutrition, Castletroy, Co. Limerick "Shoulder Joint assessment" Mr. Dermot O’Farrell – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mid West Regional Hospital, Limerick "When can an athlete safely return to Sport?" Mr. Donnacha Ryan – Chartered Physiotherapist, Mid West Physiotherapy, Castletroy Park Medical Centre, Limerick "Imaging of the Achilles Tendon" Dr. Paul Hession -Consultant Radiologist, Mid West Regional Hospital, Limerick " Drugs in Sport" Dr. J.P Donohoe – Munster Rugby Team Doctor. General Practitioner. MSc Sports Medicine, Limerick "Strength for Success: Monitoring Training Loads" Dr. Tom Comyns – Strength and Conditioning Coach, Munster Rugby, Olympic Runner "The Role of the Athlete in Injury Prevention & Recovery" Dr. Sam Lynch – Ex-International Rower, Two time World Champion Rower & Olympian & Medical Doctor Fee