McGrath's Sports Therapy

09/07/2025

03/07/2025

☘️🍀Common injuries in Irish dancing typically include overuse and acute injuries such as:☘️🍀

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1. Ankle Sprains: Due to repetitive jumping and landing, dancers often experience ligament strains

2. Stress Fractures: Overuse from high-impact routines can lead to fractures in the metatarsals or tibia.

3. Shin Splints: Repetitive pounding during fast footwork may cause pain along the shinbone.

4.Tendonitis: Repeated jumping and pointing toes strain the. **Knee Injuries tendinitis and ligament strains can result from sudden movements or improper landings.

6. Lower Back Pain: Intensive posture control can lead to muscle strain or pain in the lower back.

7. Blisters and Calluses: Friction from hard shoes can cause feet.

☘️🍀Proper training, warm-up, stretching, and footwear management are essential to prevent these injuries. ☘️🍀

09/05/2025

Healing times for muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones can vary based on the severity of the injury, age, and overall health.

1. **Muscles**:
- **Mild Strain**: About 2-3 weeks.
- **Moderate Strain**: 3-6 weeks.
- **Severe Strain**: 3-12 months, may require surgery.

2. **Tendons**:
- **Mild Injury**: 2-4 weeks.
- **Moderate Injury**: 6-12 weeks.
- **Severe Injury (or rupture)**: 3-12 months, often needs surgical repair.

3. **Ligaments**:
- **Mild Sprain**: 1-3 weeks.
- **Moderate Sprain**: 4-6 weeks.
- **Severe Sprain (complete tear)**: 3-12 months, often requires surgery.

4. **Bones**:
- **Simple Fractures**: 6-8 weeks.
- **Complex Fractures**: 10-12 weeks or more, depending on the injury.

Always consult a medical professional for specific cases, as individual recovery can differ!

07/04/2025

25/02/2025

Types of Stretches

There are four general stretching methods used to develop flexibility: static, ballistic, PNF, and dynamic stretching.

22/01/2025

Always a pleasure having .murph.boxing in and being a part of his recovery during his camp.

Colm is headlining the Ulster Hall on February 1st.
One of the nicest guys in boxing and talent to show why he's one of the best prospects in the country.

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24/12/2024

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May this Christmas season bring you joy, peace, and good health. From McGraths Sports Therapy, we want to thank you for your trust and support throughout the year. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and share in your journey towards wellness. Let's continue to strive for strength and positivity in the coming year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year filled with happiness and success.

16/12/2024

Absolutely thrilled and proud to join Belfast celtic CUBS 2012 as their sports therapist! 🍀 Excited to be a part of this amazing team, helping players reach their peak performance on and off the field. Let's work together towards greatness! 💪 🌟

12/12/2024

It's that time of year again, I hope you all have a happy and healthy Christmas. Spend it with those who you love and be thankful they are in your life.

Merry Christmas, and I hope to see you in the new year 🙌

18/11/2024

🎁 Give the gift of wellness this Christmas with McGraths Sports Therapy gift vouchers! 🎄 Perfect for friends and family looking to relax, recover, and rejuvenate. Treat your loved ones to a personalized sports therapy session they'll love! Contact us to purchase yours today. 🌟

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16/10/2024

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