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, 15 Jul
A BRAND-NEW cutting-edge sports medicine clinic has opened its doors in
Limerick.
UPMC, a globally recognised leader in sports medicine and orthopaedics
and a trusted healthcare provider has opened the new facility at TUS
Moylish in Limerick.
David Beirne, UPMC International Senior Vice President says the new
facility “will provide access to advanced equipment and treatments
close to home for athletes of all skill levels.”
The clinic will be staffed to provide evidence-based, quantitative
measurements of strength and performance for optimal care and will be
led by sports medicine physician Dr Dualtach Mac Colgáin and a team of
sports physiotherapists.
Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of Technological University of the
Shannon: Midlands Midwestnon, says the new facility it will benefit
both TUS teams and the local community.
They will have access to the most up-to-date functional movement
assessments, scientifically based strength and conditioning programmes,
clinical diagnostics, including MRI scans, and equipment that will help
with recovery and athletic development, he said.
To make an appointment, email sportsmedicine@upmc.ie, or call
061-531312. Click here for more details.
“UPMC is already a fantastic partner with academic institutions around
the world in the areas of health research, technology and sport, and we
look forward to growing our partnership with UPMC into the future,”
Professor Cunnane stated.
The clinic is the health system’s second international location
dedicated to sports medicine and will offer a wide variety of equipment
and services unique to the region.
UPMC ambassadors, Lee Chin (Wexford hurler) and Phil Healy (Olympic
athlete) attended the official opening of the new clinic along with
Minister-of-State Niall Collins and deputy mayor of Limerick, Cllr
Olivia O'Sullivan.