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 work with Carna Cashel GAA Club who are the Intermediate Champions 2012, I have worked with them for the last 4 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 Sports Injury Therapy
Diploma in Sports Injury Equipment
Diploma in Sports Massage
Diploma in Advanced Functional Rehabilitation
Certificate in Orthopaedic Dry Needling
Certificate in Clinical Kinesiology Taping
Certificate in Core Conditioning
Certified in both Occuptional and Sports First Aid
I have recently furthered my studies with a Certificate in Orthopaedic Dry Needling at the Irish Institute of Physcial Therapy. 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
Orthopaedic Dry Needling
Clinical Kinesiology Taping
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)
For more information please contact Darren at our Galway clinic:
