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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

4 years

For so many reasons preventing all spitting on the pitch must be a non-negotiable on return to train and return to play.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Another big welcome to Jordan Reece, who has been promoted from Head of Academy Physiotherapy to First Team physiotherapist. Jordan, who achieved a First Class degree in Physiotherapy will be involved in all aspects of player care & head up squad screening and monitoring.

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

Huge welcome to Chris Morgan who has joined the First Team as our Head Physiotherapist. Chris has come from Crystal Palace where he was Head of Physiotherapy for the last 2 years. Chris also held the same post at Liverpool for eleven years so brings a wealth of experience to us.

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

Thanks to all for a successful preseason tour. Awareness of the 1%’ers is fine but it’s concentration on the core principles of conditioning that will ensure sustained development and preparation for a season in any sport.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

The physical rehabilitation should be a given, but it is often the mental approach to a serious injury that defines the outcome.

Arsenal

@Arsenal

6 years

“My game is over, my season is over, my World Cup is over.” Seven months away from the pitch, seven months of intensive work, seven months to fight for his career. This is the story of @6_LKOSCIELNY : STRONGER

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

Recognise and remove. FIFA are signatories to the guidance developed by the Concussion in Sport Group. We must endeavour to educate everyone from athlete to parents, coaches to the press on the principles of sport related concussion.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

A new position is available with us for an Assistant First Team Physiotherapist. A great opportunity to contribute to a PL team and develop skills.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

“The technology and data will never affect the outcome, the people interpreting that data will”. Impt message from @darrenburgess25 @UKSCA . It applies to so many other aspects in elite sports eg the data on scans, investigations, bloods, nutrition etc is all about interpretation

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

Always 2 sides to a story.......However this is not #playerwelfare . Players need protecting and educating.......yet the silence is deafening.

Euro 2020: Georgia opponent rushes to Swiss player's aid

Swiss player Fabian Schaer lay unconscious, his tongue blocking his breathing at the Euro 2020 qualifier.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Darren Burgess with some apt guidance “Prepare players so they are able to adapt to new regimes”

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

“Having said all that about recovery protocols.....there is simply nothing better for athletes than sleep” @ShonaHalson

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

Enjoyed sharing @Arsenal approach to player health. So much more than just the absence of injury and constantly evolving. Thanks to @FIFPro @VGouttebarge @thedrakefdn @jjpdrake

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Evidence that workload should not be used, in isolation, to predict injury. It remains much more complex and the search goes on..... Great work @Alan_McCall_ , @Barthouch , @GregDupontSport ,Brain Dawson and Serge Bethoin

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

2 years

A part of The Emirates and the Training Ground will forever be for this man.

Arsenal

@Arsenal

2 years

It is with deep regret that we report the passing of our Head Groundsman, Steve Braddock. Rest in peace, Steve ❤️

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

A fantastic opportunity for an outstanding S&C. Please consider joining a great set up.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

Some form of baseline scanning may well be the shape of things to come in many sports. If it goes ahead the Bundesliga are to be congratulated for their pro activity

Bundesliga to impose mandatory brain scans

Medical experts have demanded annual brain screenings for all footballers playing for first and second division clubs in Germany. They also recommend checking youth players, according to Bild...

www.dw.com

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Not too many smiles now! Recovery in preseason just as important as in season. For all the tiny percentage gains that we chase, first we try to ensure the basics are prioritised.

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

“Don’t just answer the question.... question your answer......science is fallible”. One of many thought provoking messages. Thanks to Ross Tucker @Scienceofsport .

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

Thanks to @Seth0Neill for a real insight into a real problem. So much time spent screening and preventing hamstring and groin injuries. Don’t leave out the calf!!

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Thanks to Prof Lorimer Moseley @bodyinmind . Pain is complex, not just related to tissue damage and importantly not just related to a scan. To understand a persons pain, understand the human, the context and the environment.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

We are looking for a new Head Physiotherapist for Arsenal Women. A fabulous opportunity to work with the PL Champions!

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

A passionate presentation from @NickWinkelman . Thankyou for the take home messages and it’s very easy to see why @IrishRugby is thriving.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

Was a pleasure to be part of this phenomenon as always. The biggest challenge for medical teams in women’s sport is not to emulate the men. We don’t have all the answers......we have very few! Remove bias, innovate and use robust research.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Can players enjoy pre-season ?? You have to incorporate some fun but it gets harder after week 1!!

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

An interesting day ahead highlighting concussion in sport. @WillStewNeuro leading the way in football studies and reminding all that that more studies needed and to consider the benefits of football alongside current headlines. #UKSCRS19 #FIELD study.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

4 years

This is a good start. Still a long way for us to go to match the advances in concussion management and research in other sports.

Vincent Gouttebarge

@VGouttebarge

4 years

Following our @TheIFAB Concussion Expert Group meeting, football is finally stepping forward for the protection of players at all levels with additional permanent substitution❗️All stakeholders agree: education is key➡️watch @FIFPro video with @PetrCech

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Thank you Dr Michael Makdissi for yesterdays update on concussion. Message. There remains no ideal diagnostic/monitoring tool, use clinical skills, be conservative with all players and do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

A great opportunity as a new position is available for the Lead Academy Physiotherapist

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@docgaryod

6 years

The coaches were buzzing about the research that highlights their skills. However very happy to see that monitoring can guide their decisions too. Thanks @AaronJCoutts

Arsenal Performance and Research Team

@ArsenalEvolve

6 years

Huge thanks to @AaronJCoutts for coming in to chat with our team! Key take home message from some of Aaron et al. latest work: ‘Monitoring supports expert coaches decision making’

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Thanks @DrNoelPollock and Prof Nicola Maffuli for the opportunity to present some of the home truths on hamstring management today. Great to be on such a distinguished faculty including colleagues @RobinSadler7 @shanekellypt @CAskling and @knowpainmike

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@docgaryod

6 years

‘Caution: This treatment is a placebo, it may work, but it may not, it might even be counter-productive' It is often better to "resist the temptation" Thanks to @beedie_chris et al

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

No reason why this message cannot be spread across all sports. However it will need us to address our biases (often unconscious)

Arsenal Performance and Research Team

@ArsenalEvolve

5 years

“No longer is football a game played by men, celebrated by men & officiated by men. Instead, it’s a global phenomenon.....and women are now legitimate members of the ‘global football family” @Alan_McCall_ @clare_ardern Celeste Geertsema @AspetarJournal

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Day 3 at Isokinetic. Not an exaggeration to say it remains a game changer in sports medicine.

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@docgaryod

5 years

The Silver Lining. Many congratulations AWFC

Arsenal Women

@ArsenalWFC

5 years

THIS TEAM. THIS CLUB. THAT MOMENT. THAT FEELING. WE ARE @FAWSL CHAMPIONS 🏆

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

Great to contribute to the @AspetarJournal football special issue on serious medical events in the game with @Prof_MatWilson Steve Targett and Celeste Geertsema

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

A good insight into the complexity of the issues around injury and performance.

Tim Gabbett

@TimGabbett

6 years

NEW BLOG: Who “Owns” Load, Injury and Performance?

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Athlete to Athlete education is such a powerful tool so well done to Petr and Alavaro on this piece of work. Concussion more and more recognised within football as the serious condition that it is.

FIFPRO

@FIFPRO

6 years

. @PetrCech [ @Arsenal ] and @AlvaroPalitoP are helping @FIFPro educate their colleagues in professional football on what to do when they suspect a team mate or opponent of having a #concussion . Read more 👇

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

No one better than @ShonaHalson to reinforce the importance of recovery in elite sport. “Make available as many recovery strategies as you can and adapt them to each player and stage of the season” Thanks Shona.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

This concept can be applied to so many presentations and to spread the message will have huge benefits. Is it time to reframe how we care for people with non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain?

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

4 years

Many congratulations from all in the department here Dan.

Dr Dan Brooke

@dan_brooke

4 years

Very excited to finally be a consultant in sport and exercise medicine. My journey started in 2006 sitting in clinic with @RodJaques and then doing the intercalated BSc @QMULSportExMed in 2007-08. Have so many people to thank for helping me get where I am today and am so grateful

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Gary O'Driscoll

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5 years

Really enjoyed presenting on #sportsimaging this week @roysocmed . Our radiologists not give us all the answers but they paint the picture. thanks to @dan_brooke and most of all to @drjay_lee , Adam Mitchell and Gajan Rajaswaran

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

A few months away but something to look forward to. Hope to contribute to more FIFPro initiatives

Vincent Gouttebarge

@VGouttebarge

5 years

@FIFPro @DF_concussion @amsterdamumc @mehilainenneo @HeadwayUK @SportsMedicineJ @SciMed_Football @FAMS_SE @FA For this study, we will have kick-off symposium at @Arsenal stadium on Wednesday 16 October. Info + programme ( @Drccowie @MarcoVanBasten @KerkhoffsG @DrImtiazAhmad7 @seancarmody1 @LSerratosa @docgaryod @DocThorAndersen + registration (FULL is FULL)

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

I had not seen this @andymcgeady . Although there are 2 sides to any story this is simply an irresponsible headline. There are guidelines in place to protect players but this message undermines them all. #educateonconcussion

Andy McGeady

@andymcgeady

6 years

@docgaryod I'm still amazed by this headline 👇

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Gary O'Driscoll

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6 years

Synthesising ‘best evidence’ in systematic reviews when randomised controlled trials are absent: three tips for authors to add value for clinician readers

Synthesising ‘best evidence’ in systematic reviews when randomised controlled trials are absent:...

‘More research is needed’ is a most unhelpful conclusion for the clinician reader of a systematic review. Clinicians look to researchers for the ‘research evidence’ part of Professor Sackett’s ‘three...

bjsm.bmj.com

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

4 years

This will certainly contribute. Alongside Jonathan’s points is the issue of communication. In football there is such variety in language and awareness that time in a quiet environment with translator if needed can only help the accuracy of diagnosis and thus the player

Vincent Gouttebarge

@VGouttebarge

4 years

@SportsDocSkye @Ligue1_ENG @Ligue2BKT @FIFPro @UNFP @peterrobinson86 @TheIFAB @andy_massey @DrMarkFulcher @OhMyGoalUS @GeorgeChiampas @docgaryod @raphaelvarane Do you think @TheIFAB extra permanent sub is such a measure and will contribute? Curious to hear your expert's view 😉.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Thankyou to @FAMS_SE for an evening sharing experiences of hamstring injury management. Still lots to learn!!

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@docgaryod

6 years

The line up for our 2019 Conference looking impressive with some fantastic speakers. @MarkusWalden @enda_king @andypuddicombe and @lorenzo_masci . #AFCSEMS19

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

@NickWinkelman “what has got us where we are......will not get us to where we need to be”. Embrace change.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Already mentioned placebos today. On the other hand, with evidence based practice all that glitters is also not gold I'm afraid. Thankyou for this @LarsJorgensens

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Again Clare takes the plaudits. Great vision from JOSPT!

Andrea Mosler

@AndreaBMosler

6 years

So proud and happy for my superstar friend and colleague!!! @clare_ardern

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

Many congratulations to a friend and valuable colleague to us. More great work Amy.

British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)

@BJSM_BMJ

6 years

It was a close call, and the contest generated plenty of debate...but we are thrilled to announce that the 2018 BJSM PhD Academy Awards Editor's Pick is... Amy Arundale @soccerPT11 🏆⚽️👏 Congratulations! #Awards

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

@VGouttebarge @PetrCech @KerkhoffsG @drkeithstokes @drsimonkemp @jonpatricios @ArsenalSEMS @seancarmody1 @DrImtiazAhmad7 @FIFPro Another step forward for everyone involved in football. We won’t improve significantly without this kind of education for all. Keep it up @FIFPro

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

@peterrobinson86 You are right Peter. Rugby has improved this hugely....yet it is desperately disappointing to see that it has failed to disseminate across sports.

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@docgaryod

6 years

@peterrobinson86 @riou66 Gents. I have done this online, agree it is an excellent resource and well directed to all.....our player P Cech has an online vid and FIFA do have education online but more limited as part of a diploma. FA have guidelines too

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

4 years

@LizKirk62 Liz. Big smiles !! Lovely to hear from you. All good here and same to you xx

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

5 years

@philohalloran @peterrobinson86 Agreed Phil and the limitations I am sure are a given. However the precedent, associated education and heightened awareness could be invaluable.

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Gary O'Driscoll

@docgaryod

6 years

@dan_brooke Me too Dan. Hope all well with you and family.

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