10 tips to avoid injury for players and coaches returning to GAA training
‘Most injuries occur from doing too much, too fast after doing too little for too long.’ By Kevin O'Brien Wednesday 21 Apr 2021, 7:35 AM 2 hours ago 2,534 Views 2 Comments
Meath’s Matthew Costello.
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DESPITE TWO SIGNIFICANT pauses of club action during 2020, there were 5,692 claims to the GAA’s player injury fund last year compared to 6,288 injuries in 2019.
Given there was no club activity permitted from March to June, and October onwards, it points to a sharp spike in injuries suffered by players after the quick return to action last summer.