Martin Loughran Podcast

After a huge absence we are back with a bang. Martin Loughran is on, a top Sports Physio to discuss all things S&C and Physiotherapy. We discuss his journey to being head physio in Rio for the Irish Triathlon team, his time with SINI and we discuss his highly interesting monitoring techniques he used with Tyrone minors and use of hydration test and blood pressure cuffs. We have also added the presentations he discussed on the forum. You can contact Marty through the following channels below. http://www.theperformancelab.co.uk/ http://elitephysio-cookstown.co.uk/ Martin's Bio "Martin is a graduate of the University of Huddersfield with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and holds a Masters degree in Advancing Practice, specialising in Physiotherapy. After graduating, Martin worked in the NHS in England and took up a part time post with League One side Huddersfield Town AFC, spending 3 seasons with the Yorkshire club. Following this Martin returned home to Ireland to take up a senior musculoskeletal post in the NHS. For a number of years now, Martin has worked in private practice dealing with a range of spinal and sports injuries, as well as continuing to work at The Sports Institute of Northern Ireland part time. Martin has worked with a range of athletes from recreational to world class from many sports including GAA, football, rugby, hockey, track and field, triathlon, swimming and cycling amongst others. Martin has previously worked with Tyrone GAA from development squad to Under 21, as the head of athletic development and also as physiotherapist to Tyrone Minor teams from 2011-2014. He has attended the London 2012 Paralympic games, providing physiotherapy support to the Irish team, as well as the 2014 Commonwealth Games as part of his role as physiotherapist with the Irish Triathlon team. He continues to work with the Irish Triathlon team, providing support throughout the World Triathlon Series. He has recently become an EXOS certified performance specialist. Martin’s special interests are soft tissue management, manual therapy, flexibility, athletic development and functional movement."