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SPORTS INJURIES WORKSHOP

A short practical workshop aimed at sports coaches and athletes, offering advice to help prevent sports related injuries.

Wednesday 25th February 2009 - Islesburgh House - Room 5, 6.00-9.00pm

This session will include topics such as:

• Causes of sports related injuries
• Injury prevention strategies
• How to warm-up, cool down and stretch
• How to promote recovery from injury

and will be delivered by local health professionals:

Physiotherapists - Cathrine Coutts & Karen Shelmerdine
Chiropractors - Joanne Middleton & Geoffrey Hay

The workshop will include a theory session (approx 1hour) on the above topics, followed by a practical session, including demonstration of stretches. There will be time for question and answers. Please note this is NOT a drop-in treatment clinic.

Attendance is free although prior booking is essential. 

For more information or bookings, please contact:

Sport & Leisure Service
Shetland Islands Council
on 01595 744006

Or by e-mail on community.development@shetland.gov.uk