Sport Rehabilitation
The Graduate Sport Rehabilitator in the Dungarvan Complementary Health Clinic has the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise the risks associated with injury and implement an appropriate plan to minimise these risks. This involves the planning, implementation and interpretation of pre-participation screening, to identify potential predisposing factors to musculoskeletal injury and health related disorders.Secondly they possess the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise and evaluate the status of the individual and from this information determine the appropriate course of management. This evaluation involves an approach that incorporates neuromusculoskeletal, physiological and psychosocial approaches, with full consideration of health and lifestyle factors.
Finally where the Graduate Sport Rehabilitator proves valuable to you is their knowledge and skills on how to facilitate the recovery of function, return to physical activity, and high levels of performance through a clinically reasoned approach, not only through therapeutic intervention but also through an intervention strategy such as functional rehabilitation in the gym.
About Cian Ó Conchúir - Graduate Sport Rehabilitator
A native of the Ring Gaeltacht in Waterford, Cian Ó Conchúir joined the Dungarvan Complementary Health Clinic in July 2007. Having graduated with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science in 2004 from the University of Limerick he decided to put a more practical focus to his Sports Science training. He graduated with a BSc in Sport Rehabilitation from the University of Salford in 2007. He enjoys most sports especially hurling and football, representing his county in both codes underage. His successes include winning Munster medals with his secondary school St. Augustine's College and an All-Ireland medal for UL in 2001. He is still playing with his local GAA club, Rinn Ó gCuanach.
The perspective that Cian has from his underage Inter-County career and as a Sport Rehabilitator is unique, seeing the problems from both sides of the fence. As a result of his own experience, he understands the pressures that exist on players to return playing as soon as possible. He has recently completed a post graduate course, becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) further enhancing his knowledge of the management and rehabilitation of Sports Injuries. While in England Cian has worked extensively with amateur and professional clubs working alongside club physiotherapists at Kilmarnock F.C. and Warrington Wolves Rugby League teams. In addition he has worked with Orthopaedic Consultants in hospitals and private clinics.
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Physical therapy, acupuncture, Bowen Technique, reflexology, massage, laser therapy and sports rehabilitation are just some of the treatments available.