Sport,

17:45 Sport

Sport is big news today with all eyes fixed on the up and coming heroes of the future, whether it be in golf, soccer,rugby ,tennis, GAA or whatever. However, the number of people who get injured never ceases to amaze me. A simple sprain or knock can develop quickly into a limp or even an underlying niggling inconvenience which never seems to get better because it was neglected or left untreated. That's where the role of sports physio or therapist comes into play and their role is often overlooked. Today, however, most good clubs will employ a physio if they are sincere about the welfare of their players. You can find a registered physio or sports injury therapist in the listings but make sure that they are registered and qualified. If you never had an injury, it's no harm to get an overall tone up from time to time to keep the body in perfect working order. "A stitch in time" sounds like an old philosophy but nevertheless very apt especially when it comes to looking after no 1.