Many of you will know that we've employed some extra help at races like the AAI National 10k and the Galway Series to cover medical emergencies. This service has been provided to us at very attractive rates by Sports Medics Ireland. We've been highly impressed with the service that they've been able to provide and it's reassuring for organisers and athletes alike to have such assistance at our events should the need arise. Some members have enquired about Sports Medics and so I've asked our main contact with the company, Wayne Gill, to tell us a little more about the services they can provide. Here's what he said....

Sports Medics Ireland is a company specialising in the provision of pre hospital emergency care and Neuromuscular and sports injuries care at sporting events throughout Ireland. Our Galway services include:

MOBILE UNIT

Emergency medical care at events (all sporting disciplines)

Pre and post event massage

On-site group massage (Treatment sessions held at your club for your convenience)

Taping and strapping services

Injury advice and guidance

CLINIC SERVICES

Based at The Elm Tree Clinic, Main Street, Oranmore, Co. Galway. www.theelmtreeclinic.com

Neuromuscular and Sports Massage therapy

Deep and holistic massage

Trigger point therapy

Acupuncture therapy - holistic and sports

Fertility wellness program

Practitioners: Ian Claxton - Wayne Gill

TRAINING SERVICES

In association with The Academy for Emergency Care in Sport, A+E Department Cork University Hospital, we offer Sports first aid training.

Course details can be viewed at www.sportscareacademy.com Training Director: Paul Allen

I would be happy to discuss your individual or group needs at any time and can be reached at 087 9427294 or email - [email protected]