Staying in Northern Ireland
The Best Medical Care
Sometimes athletes get injured or fall ill. On these occasions it’s essential to have the very best medical care and/or sports medicine to hand. Fortunately, should the worst happen, athletes at Northern Ireland’s PGTCs will have access to medical skills and services that are among the best in the world.
In addition to a region-wide network of support through GPs and hospitals, athletes will also be able to avail of specialist services such as Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Optometry through the Queen’s University and the University of Ulster clinics. These centres provide specific services to some of Northern Ireland’s top athletes on behalf of the Sports Institute Northern Ireland.
The Specialist Sports Injury Clinic at Musgrave Park Hospital will also provide first class care, and medical specialists will be on hand to support athletes as required.
