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Sam Mulroy (Louth) and Vikki Wall (Meath) accepted their GPA Injury Prevention & Recovery Packs recently from Matt Carr (Sports Physio and Performance) and Eamonn Murphy (GPA Player Services Manager). Photo by Ray McManus / Sportsfile
4,000 Injury Prevention & Recovery Packs distributed to GPA members
The GPA has teamed up with Sports Physio and Performance to distribute over 4,000 Injury Prevention & Recovery Packs to inter-county players right across the country. The packs are designed to help our members with preparation for and recovery from training and games.
The packs come in a handy travel bag and include a Power Band, mini bands (x2), a Lacrosse ball and a hot/cold pack with cover. QR codes have also been supplied with the pack to allow players to download exercises to make the best use of the equipment.
Players have also been advised to discuss the exercises outlined with their physio or S&C coach to ensure they fit in as part of their training programme.
GPA Player Services Manager Eamonn Murphy said; “This is a practical way in which we can help all 4,000 of our members as the season progresses. They will be familiar with the items included and the exercises recommended but as always, they should be carried out in consultation with the player’s S&C coach or physio to ensure the best positive impact. Of behalf of players I would like to thank Sports Physio and Performance for their support in making this happen.”
Matt Carr, Director of Sports Physio & Performance said; “It was a pleasure to partner again with the GPA to provide these kits. We can really see the importance the GPA places on injury prevention and recovery for its members. The kits aid with pre game preparation as well as post game recovery through the bands and release ball while the hot/cold pack will aid with the inevitable knocks and injuries that occur.”
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Gaelic Players Association (GPA) statement on its partnership with Sports Physio & Performance to provide Kits to help reduce players’ injury risk and enhance performance & recovery
The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) has delivered recovery packs to its members nationwide to help them reduce injury risk, and support pre-game preparation and post-game recovery.
Following recent research undertaken by the ESRI, highlighting the extent of time constraints faced by players thus limiting the time for recovery and increasing the risk of injury, this initiative aims to support players with their injury prevention and recovery strategies.
Under the stewardship of their Player Safety and Welfare Group, which is chaired by former Limerick footballer Dr. Jim O’Donovan, the GPA, has teamed up with Co. Tipperary-based Sports Physio & Performance to provide the packs for all players to use at home or at training to aid with activation, mobilisation and core strengthening.
The project is part of a wider focus on player welfare by the GPA underpinned by a number of key research projects in the areas of physical and emotional health, and the wellbeing of inter county players aimed at raising the standards of the playing and training environment.
Paul Flynn, CEO at the GPA said “Player welfare is one of our three core pillars [player welfare, development, and representation] and we are delighted to team up with Sports Physio & Performance to assist our members with their recovery protocols. This is a great initiative as it involves players in their own injury prevention and recovery. The benefits of using the tools in the packs are backed by solid research and the packs will play a big part in recovery and performance for teams throughout the rest of the season.”
Matt Carr, Director of Sports Physio & Performance said: “We are delighted to partner with the GPA on this Recovery Project and to see at first hand the importance the GPA places on Player Welfare. It’s very satisfying to know that all GPA members will have a Sports Performance Kit and that it helps with some of the concerns raised in the recent ESRI report. Our Sports Performance Kit is designed to aid in Recovery, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation”.
Matthew O’Hanlon, current Wexford hurler said “As an inter-county player, it can often be challenging to manage my time effectively between my playing and work commitments and finding appropriate time for rest and recovery. It is great that the GPA has provided all players with a practical means to help with pre-game prep and post-game recovery. It’s great to see the GPA taking a keen interest in our physical welfare.”
