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Paddy at Body Repair Sports Therapy

Helping GAA, soccer, rugby, Hyrox, marathon & hockey athletes recover faster + move pain-free
Sports Therapy | Injury Rehab | Performance Coaching 💪

24/12/2025

Another injury on the team sidelines? It's not just bad luck — it's a business problem.

Every player lost to injury costs training time, match readiness, and team momentum. But most teams miss the bigger issue: treating symptoms without fixing the root cause.

In sports like GAA, soccer, and rugby, recurring injuries such as hamstring strains, groin pulls, and ACL tears happen because force control and movement aren't addressed. Relying on rest and quick fixes means the same injuries keep coming back, draining your team's potential.

Effective injury management isn't just about rehab — it's about stopping the cycle that keeps players injured.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we tackle the root causes with tailored rehab programmes that go beyond pain relief. We rebuild strength, movement control, and confidence so players return stronger — and stay on the pitch.

Teams that invest in deep rehab see fewer injuries, better performance, and less downtime.

Stop patching up the problem. Fix what's actually broken.

Ready to protect your squad and boost your team's game? Book a movement and injury assessment today and start winning off the pitch as much as on it.

23/12/2025

Another shoulder dislocation. Another setback on the pitch.

But here's the truth no one tells you: rest alone won't make you stronger or safer.

After a dislocation, your shoulder isn't just bruised—it's lost control. The muscles and stabilisers that keep it in place need to relearn how to work together under pressure.

That means:
- Restoring your shoulder blade's natural movement
- Regaining strength through sport-specific exercises
- Rebuilding force control for tackles, catches, and sprints

Ignoring this is why players keep getting injured again and again.

You're not broken. You're undertrained.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we don't just get you pain-free. We get you match-ready—stronger, more stable, and confident to take on every play.

Stop hoping it holds up. Start rebuilding it properly.

Ready to fix this? Book your assessment today and come back stronger on the pitch.

22/12/2025

Pushing through pain isn't toughness. It's the quickest way to end your season early.

That nagging hamstring or stubborn groin isn't just a nuisance — it's a warning your body is breaking down.

Ignore it, and you risk longer time out, worse injuries, and losing your edge when it matters most.

Pain during play means your body isn't ready. Rest alone won't fix the root cause.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we don't just mask pain. We find what's actually broken — weak force control, faulty movement patterns, or muscle imbalances — and fix it for good.

Don't gamble your season on hope.

Stop pushing through pain. Start fixing it right.

Ready to play stronger, faster, and pain-free? Book your assessment today and get back on the pitch where you belong.

21/12/2025

Another hamstring strain. Another month out.

If you're over 30 and think this is just "part of getting older," think again.

You're not too old. Your body is just crying out for smarter recovery.

Here's the truth:

Pushing through pain or relying on rest alone won't cut it.

You need to target the root cause — tight hips, weak glutes, poor force control — not just the pain.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we help athletes like you:

✅ Recover faster with tailored rehab that actually fixes what's broken
✅ Stay sharp and available every week, not just when you're pain-free
✅ Move smarter to avoid the injuries that slow you down

You've got more seasons left if you stop guessing and start rebuilding properly.

Ready to move pain-free again and outplay the younger players?

DM us "ASSESSMENT" or click the link in bio to book your performance check.

Stop hoping it holds up. Start fixing it the right way.

20/12/2025

Stop hoping knee pain will just go away when you're back on the pitch. It won't.

Knee injuries in GAA—whether hurling, football, or camogie—aren't just about pain in the moment. They're about how your muscles and joints handle force, absorb impact, and control movement under pressure.

Ignoring the root cause means one thing: you're setting yourself up for the same injury again.

Here's what most athletes miss:

• Quad imbalance pulling your kneecap out of line
• Weakness in the glutes failing to control hip and knee stability
• Poor landing mechanics and force absorption

The fix? Strengthen your quads evenly, retrain your movement patterns, and improve force control through tailored drills—not just rest or taping.

You're not too old or too worn down. You're undertrained in the right way.

Stop pushing through pain. Start fixing what's broken.

Ready to protect your knees and get back stronger? Book your assessment at Body Repair Sports Therapy today.

19/12/2025

Another hamstring strain. Another month off the pitch.

Sound familiar? Most athletes rush back once the pain fades – but that's where the cycle begins again.

Strategic sports therapy isn't just about healing what hurts today. It's about fixing what's broken beneath the surface:

• Identifying weak links in your posterior chain
• Rebuilding force control and movement patterns
• Tailoring rehab to your sport's specific demands – whether it's GAA hurling, Gaelic football, rugby, or soccer

Stop settling for temporary fixes and stop blaming "just part of the sport" or "getting older."

You're not broken. You're undertrained in the right way.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we get you back stronger and smarter – not just pain-free.

Ready to reach your full potential? Link in bio.

18/12/2025

Another day, another player told: "It's just part of the game"—when that shoulder pain is really a warning.

Pushing through shoulder pain? That's a fast track to longer time out.

If you're playing hurling, Gaelic football, camogie, or rugby and your shoulder aches during tackles or overhead catches, it's not "normal." It's your body signalling for help.

Here's the truth: Shoulder pain isn't just about your deltoid or pecs. Often, it's about deeper stabilisers like the subscapularis not firing correctly, or your shoulder blade not tracking properly.

Ignoring it means compensations that wreck your movement and hold you back. Rest alone won't fix the root cause.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we don't just treat pain—we find why it hurts and fix it for good.

Ready to stop losing matches to shoulder pain? Book your assessment today and get back stronger.

Move freely. Perform fearlessly.

17/12/2025

Another hamstring. Another month out.

Sound familiar? Recovery isn't just about feeling pain-free. It's about fixing what made you hurt in the first place.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we go beyond quick fixes. We dig deep to restore movement patterns, build force control, and prepare you for the chaos of your sport — whether it's GAA hurling, Gaelic football, or soccer.

Because rest doesn't fix the reason it tore. And pushing through pain is a fast track to repeat injuries.

Stop hoping it holds up. Start rebuilding it properly.

Ready to move pain-free and perform stronger than ever?

16/12/2025

Another ni**le ignored is another injury waiting to happen.

Your body talks. Tight hamstrings, that ankle twinge, groin discomfort—they're not just annoyances. They're early warning signals.

Most injuries in GAA, soccer, rugby, and hockey don't come from big hits. They come from ignoring these signs until it's too late.

You think rest will fix it? Think again. Rest doesn't fix the reason it tore.

At Body Repair Sports Therapy, we find what's broken beneath the pain and fix it properly. No quick fixes, no masking symptoms.

Don't let a 2-week ni**le turn into a 6-month layoff. Stop hoping it holds up. Start rebuilding it properly.

Ready to listen to your body and stop injuries before they start? DM us to book your assessment.

15/12/2025

Another Day. Another Tight Glute. Another Excuse.

"It's just tight." "It'll loosen up once I warm up." "Everyone gets a sore arse from training."

No. Everyone with weak, underactive glutes gets a sore arse from training.

There's a difference.

In GAA, soccer, rugby, Hyrox, and hockey, your glutes control every sprint, cut, deceleration, and tackle. When they're weak or poorly coordinated, everything else picks up the slack.

Your hamstrings. Your lower back. Your hip flexors.

And then they break down too.

Here's what's really happening:

Your glutes aren't firing properly during acceleration or deceleration. Your hamstrings overwork to extend your hip during sprints. Your lower back compensates for the missing power during cuts and tackles. Your hip flexors tighten because they're trying to stabilise what your glutes should be controlling.

That "tight glute" feeling? That's not tightness. That's overload from doing a job it shouldn't have to do alone.

GAA players accelerating out of tackles. Soccer players changing direction at pace. Rugby players driving through contact. Hyrox athletes grinding through lunges and sleds. Hockey players exploding from a lunge position.

All demand glutes that fire hard, fast, and in the right sequence.
What happens when you ignore it:

Hamstring strains from compensating for weak glutes
Lower back pain from stabilising what your arse should control
Hip flexor tightness that won't stretch away
Recurring "ni**les" that never fully resolve

The truth? Stretching your glutes won't fix them. Foam rolling won't activate them. Rest doesn't teach them to work properly.
You're not broken. You're undertrained in how to use your strongest muscle.

Stop hoping it loosens up. Start making it work properly.
At Body Repair, we don't just rub your glutes and send you off. We test bilateral force production, identify activation failures, and rebuild proper firing patterns.

MoveFreelyPerformFearlesslyEveryDay

Ready to fix weak glutes properly?

Link in bio.

14/12/2025

The Missing Link in Your ACL & Knee Rehab

You've been given quad sets and hamstring curls. Your coach added box jumps and squats. Yet your knee still feels unstable every time you decelerate, change direction, or land.

Why?

Because everyone's ignoring your soleus.

That deep calf muscle you've never heard of is controlling your shin bone's forward movement every time you plant, cut, or land. When it's weak or poorly coordinated, your ACL takes the hit.

Here's what happens: Your tibia (shin bone) slides too far forward. Your ACL strains to control it. Your knee collapses inward during every jump, tackle, or sprint stop. That "dodgy knee" feeling? That's your soleus failing to do its job.

GAA players cutting for a solo run. Soccer players planting for a shot. Rugby players absorbing contact. Hyrox athletes hitting the sled. Hockey players lunging for the ball.

All demand rock-solid ankle stability to protect the knee above.
What proper ACL & knee rehab looks like:

Soleus-specific strengthening – seated calf raises with serious load, not token reps
• Single-leg deceleration drills – teaching your ankle to control your knee
• Bilateral force testing – proving both legs can handle equal load, not just "feeling okay"

Stop treating your knee in isolation. Your ankle controls your knee. Your soleus controls your ankle.

Fix the foundation or keep patching the same problem.

You're not "managing" a dodgy knee. You're addressing why it became dodgy in the first place.

MoveFreelyPerformFearlesslyEveryDay

Ready to bulletproof your knees properly?

Link in bio.

Address

Body Repair Sports Therapy Maxwell Court, Main Street Kircubbin
Newtownards
BT222SR

Telephone

+447805928530

Website

https://bodyrepairsportstherapy.co.uk/

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