Gary O'Driscoll
@docgaryod
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Head of Medical Services at Arsenal Football Club.
Joined May 2018
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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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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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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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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The physical rehabilitation should be a given, but it is often the mental approach to a serious injury that defines the outcome.
“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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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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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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“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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Always 2 sides to a story. However this is not #playerwelfare. Players need protecting and educating. yet the silence is deafening.
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Darren Burgess with some apt guidance “Prepare players so they are able to adapt to new regimes”
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“Having said all that about recovery protocols. there is simply nothing better for athletes than sleep” @ShonaHalson
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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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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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.A part of The Emirates and the Training Ground will forever be for this man.
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of our Head Groundsman, Steve Braddock. Rest in peace, Steve ❤️.
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A fantastic opportunity for an outstanding S&C. Please consider joining a great set up.
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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.
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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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“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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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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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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We are looking for a new Head Physiotherapist for Arsenal Women. A fabulous opportunity to work with the PL Champions!.
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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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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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Can players enjoy pre-season ?? You have to incorporate some fun but it gets harder after week 1!!
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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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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.
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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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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A great opportunity as a new position is available for the Lead Academy Physiotherapist
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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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‘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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Day 3 at Isokinetic. Not an exaggeration to say it remains a game changer in sports medicine.
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The Silver Lining. Many congratulations AWFC.
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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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A good insight into the complexity of the issues around injury and performance.
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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.
.@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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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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Many congratulations from all in the department here Dan.
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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A few months away but something to look forward to. Hope to contribute to more FIFPro initiatives.
@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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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.
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Synthesising ‘best evidence’ in systematic reviews when randomised controlled trials are absent: three tips for authors to add value for clinician readers
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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.
@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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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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@NickWinkelman “what has got us where we are. will not get us to where we need to be”. Embrace change.
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