THE SCHEDULE

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Conference speakers included Orthopaedic Consultants, Chartered Physiotherapists, Sports Psychologists, Sports Medicine researchers and senior sports managers and players, all experts in their respective fields. Key hot topics included:

  • Bon Secours Health System Sports Programme Launch

  • Hip Surgery

  • Concussion

  • Interviews with Ex County Players

  • Speed Learning Workshops

Listen to leaders in their field such as Dr Emmet Byrne, GP, Former Leinster and Ireland Player, Dr Pat O’Neill, Sports Physician debate these and other topics side by side with Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chartered Physiotherapists and Consultant Radiologists from Bon Secours and UPMC hospitals across the country. Hear the input from sports psychologists, managers and high level players .

Registration

08:00  Registration & Refreshments

Opening Address

09.00  Dr. Pat O’Neill, Symposium Chair, Consultant Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine & former All Ireland winning Player & Manager

Session 1 – Sports Medicine

09:15   “Bon Secours Sports Clinic Launch”

Mr. Declan Bowler, Consultant Orthopaedic & Sports Surgeon, joint clinical lead, Bon Secours Sports Clinics Bon Secours Health System

Emilie McGrath, Physiotherapy Manager, Clinical Lead Bon Secours Sports Clinics, Bon Secours Health System

09.45  “Evolution of the Modern Hip Replacement”

Prof. Eric Masterson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bon Secours Health System, Irish representative to the European Hip Society

10.15  “The use of robotic technology in knee surgery”

Mr. Stephen Brennan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bon Secours Health System, specializing in robotic surgery

10.45  Morning Panel Discussion

Coffee Break

11:15

Session 2 – Orthopedics / Concussion

11:30  “Physiotherapy management of concussion”

Ms. Mairead Daly, Senior Physiotherapist, Bon Secours Health System

12.00  “Growing the Concussion Network”

Dr. Niamh Lynch, Clinical Lead UPMC Concussion Network, Consultant Paediatrician, Bon Secours Health System

12.30  “The Management of Concussion: A GP and Sports Medicine Perspective”

Dr. Enda Devitt MD, Clinical Lead UPMC Concussion Network, General Practitioner

13.00  Panel Discussion

Lunch & Networking

13:30

Session 3 – Interview Panel

14:15  Interview with Noelle Comyn, GAA Referee & County Player, Ian Dowling, Physio and former Ireland and Munster Rugby Player

Session 4 – Speed Learning Workshops 4 X 30min running concurrently

14:45
Workshop 1 – Concussion
“Assessment and treatment of the concussed patient”
Ms. Mairead Daly, Ms. Treacy O’Mahony, Senior Physiotherapists, Bon Secours Cork

Workshop 2 – Sports Triage
Is this an ACL injury?
Aoife McMahon. Clinical Specialist Sports Triage Physiotherapist, Bon Secours Cork

Workshop 3 – Orthopaedics
Practical assessment of the sporting hip
Mr Declan Bowler, Consultant Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon, joint clinical lead Bon Secours Sports Clinics, Bon Secours Health System

Workshop 4 – Bone Health Workshop
Bone health issues in female athletes
Emilie McGrath, Physiotherapy Manager, Clinical Lead Bon Secours Sports Clinics, Bon Secours Health System

Care with exercise prescription for at –risk athletes, use of sport and exercise for bone health improvement, progression of exercise with underlying osteoporosis

Summary and Closing

16:15