
At CSIC we take a team approach to our work with athletes. The clinic is open plan with a private room attached and this enables us to easily call on our fellow physiotherapists for a second opinion or discussion of troublesome cases. We all have a high level of clinical skill, with a wide range of techniques and experience in working in a variety of sports, from the developmental to Olympic level.
We specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries. We also offer a screening, prehabilitation and “MOT” service, with the aim of helping to prevent injury. Screening and prehabilitation identifies in an athlete areas of poor flexibility, strength or malalignment, all of which can affect performance and contribute to injury. Specific stretches, strengthening and training advice can then be given to the athlete.
Additionally, working closely with other professionals means we can easily cross refer when necessary, enabling us to do the best for each athlete. Within the sport centre we also have many high level coaches, in a variety of sports, to whom we can also refer for advice.
In 2007 Claire O’Hara won Silver in the world freestyle Championships in Canada and only just missed out on Gold.
Claire is now set for Switzerland in September. Claire has been competing for 7 years and been on the British team for 4years. Her dedication to her training has meant that she has put her career on hold so all her effort can go into winning gold for Great Britain. Due the fact that Kayaking is not an Olympic sport funding is a major issue for Claire and she relies on sponsorship, fund raising and individuals who support her development.
We will keep you posted on how Claire gets on in Thun, Switzerland 31st Aug- 6th September
For more information on Claire O’Hara please visit www.claireohara.co.uk