Profile of Darren Macfarlane Sports Injury & Rehabilitation Specialist, Galway
I specialise in musclo-skeletal conditions not just for competitive sports people but for everyone who is concerned about their health and well being.
I have always had a keen interest in sport, I am an active member of the West Coast Wheelers Cycling Club & I have worked with Carna Cashel GAA Club for the last two years providing treatment to their players and covering all of their matches.
It was as a result of a severe injury that I suffered myself I decided to study Sports Injury Therapy, it took me six months to get back on my feet and I understand fully how difficult and frustrating it is to come back from injury.
I studied at the internationally recognised Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy. My formal qualifications are:
Qualifications:
Diploma in Advanced Functional Rehabilitation
Diploma in Sports Injury Therapy
Diploma in Sports Injury Equipment
Diploma in Sports Massage
Certificate Core Training
Certified in both Occuptional and Sports First Aid
I have recently furthered my studies with a Diploma in Advanced Functional Rehabilitation at The Institute of Optimal Functional Performance.This is what differenciates me from other sports injury therapists and phyisotherapists.
I offer a professional, personal and confidential service that is designed to meet your specific needs. My individual treatment plans are specifically tailored to suit you. I cater for all aspects of pain and injury management as well as offering expertise to help you to prevent or manage injury. I am proud of my reputation, which is to provide a friendly yet knowledgeable service at a very competitive cost. All of my treatments are one to one sessions and at least 1 hour in duration therefore you won't feel rushed.
Areas of Expertise:
Specialist in Sports Related Injuries
Injury Assessment & Treatment
Sports Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Biomechanical Functional Analysis
Rehabilitation Corrective Exercise Programmes
Core Stability
Match Day Cover for Teams
Taping & Strapping
Pre & Post Event Massage (Clinic and at games/events and training sessions)