On pitch S&C tips to reduce groin injuries in #GAA:
▫️Implement Isometric Exercises such as the Copenhagen Plank that target the adductors.
▪️Protocol:
-3 sets of 10s holds on each leg
-Twice per week
-Add 5s each week
-Long term target is 1x60s per leg
#IrishSC #Strength
▫️Implement Isometric Exercises such as the Copenhagen Plank that target the adductors.
▪️Protocol:
-3 sets of 10s holds on each leg
-Twice per week
-Add 5s each week
-Long term target is 1x60s per leg
#IrishSC #Strength
▪️Another option is the Isometric Ball Squeeze (easily use an O’Neills ball)
▫️Protocol: 3 sets of 5s building to 3 sets of 30s of a max isometric contraction. Add 5s per week.
(Ball between knees at 45° gives you the best bang for buck)
~Credit @AdamVirgile
#IrishSC #GAA
▫️Protocol: 3 sets of 5s building to 3 sets of 30s of a max isometric contraction. Add 5s per week.
(Ball between knees at 45° gives you the best bang for buck)
~Credit @AdamVirgile
#IrishSC #GAA
After Hamstring Injuries in GAA, athletic groin pain is the most common cause of concern for all players & coaches.
1/4 GAA athletes will suffer from hip/groin pain in their careers.
Bear in mind that strengthening specific muscles is only one aspect that may reduce injuries❗️
1/4 GAA athletes will suffer from hip/groin pain in their careers.
Bear in mind that strengthening specific muscles is only one aspect that may reduce injuries❗️
Some great information in the collaboration by @UlsterGAA & @SINIcouk @SportNINet
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ulster.gaa.ie/wp-content/upl…
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ulster.gaa.ie/wp-content/upl…
Ultimately to reduce groin injuries we need to take a multi-factorial, holistic approach that involves just some of the following factors;
•Anatomical Strengthening
•Improved Motor Control & Movement
•Tissue Capacity
•Training Load Monitoring
#Camogie #LGFA #Hurling 🔚
•Anatomical Strengthening
•Improved Motor Control & Movement
•Tissue Capacity
•Training Load Monitoring
#Camogie #LGFA #Hurling 🔚
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