Meet Eileen Foyle, Physiotherapist, UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic, Mardyke Arena

Eileen Foyle is a physiotherapist at UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic, Mardyke Arena in Cork. She shares insights from her career journey and expertise. Graduating from the University of Limerick in 2012, Eileen worked in New Zealand for seven years, treating athletes from sports like netball and rugby. After returning to complete a master's in sports performance, she now focus on assessing and rehabilitating athletes, emphasizing the importance of understanding the sport's demands, injury history, and the recovery stage.

Eileen's work mainly involves managing common injuries such as hamstring, knee, and ankle issues, with a strong emphasis on strength training and gym-based rehabilitation. She advocates for maintaining baseline strength to prevent injuries and recommends incorporating calf strengthening exercises. For long-term injury management, Eileen advises regular rehabilitation sessions to prevent recurrence.

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