'The Challenges & Common Injuries in Winter Sports' - Luke Fogarty, UPMC SSC Sports Medicine Dept

In this talk we look at 'The Challenges & Common Injuries in Winter Sports' - e.g Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding with Luke Fogarty. Luke is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at UPMC SSC Sports Medicine Department - in Santry Dublin. UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic recently hosted an Online Public Information Meeting focusing on preventing injuries during Winter Sports. This event is open to the public and is suitable for anyone interested in learning more about injury prevention in Winter. Please feel free to share this link with colleagues and friends. An on-demand recording of this event is now available The Physiotherapy Department at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic is dedicated to helping our patients achieve their physical goals and improve their quality of life. Our team of professional physiotherapists are all Chartered and CORU Registered, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedics, and sports injuries. Our Inpatient Physiotherapists work closely with orthopaedic patients recovering from joint replacement surgery, while our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists specialise in treating all kinds of sporting injuries, working closely with Sports Medicine Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Our facilities are state-of-the-art, with a fully equipped rehabilitation gym and access to a biomechanics laboratory, including Isokinetics Testing. Our patients have rapid access to our Radiology Department, allowing us to diagnose and treat injuries efficiently and effectively. At UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, our mission is to provide comprehensive, personalised care to each of our patients, with the goal of getting you back to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. So whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, we are here to support you on your road to recovery. For further information or to make an appointment with a UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Physiotherapist, call 01 5262030 or email sportsmedicinessc@upmc.ie Luke Fogarty is a physiotherapist who joined UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in 2022, initially spending a year with the IPOP team before moving into sports medicine. Luke Fogarty Luke Fogarty is a physiotherapist who joined UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in 2022, initially spending a year with the IPOP team before moving into sports medicine. Luke has developed significant experience in the management of post-operative, acute and chronic spinal, upper and lower limb patients, and concussion, with a particular clinical interest in concussion rehabilitation. Prior to completing his MSc in physiotherapy in UL in 2021, he completed a bachelor’s in biomedical engineering in NUIG. Currently he is completing a master’s in research through RCSI, investigating the role of cervical focused treatment in concussion rehabilitation. He has worked extensively with both the general and athletic population, treating musculoskeletal pathology across all levels of recovery and performance. Luke’s experience includes working closely with consultants as part of a multidisciplinary team in both ward-based post-operative care and outpatient sports medicine settings. Alongside his clinical practice, he has applied his expertise at an intercounty level, serving as physiotherapist to the Meath senior hurling team over the past two seasons, and most recently joining Meath senior football performance department. -- For further information or to make an appointment with a UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Physiotherapist, call 01 5262030 or email sportsmedicinessc@upmc.ie