Des is Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where he leads the strategic development and management of the university’s sports programs and facilities. Prior to joining the University, he spent nine years as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Development at the Arsenal Football Club Academy. Prior to that, he was Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby and Fitness Education Manager at the Irish Rugby Football Union. Des also worked as a consultant for World Rugby, Brentford FC Academy, and the National Cricket Academy in India.
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Des is Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where he leads the strategic development and management of the university’s sports programs and facilities. Prior to joining the University, he spent nine years as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Development at the Arsenal Football Club Academy. Prior to that, he was Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby and Fitness Education Manager at the Irish Rugby Football Union. Des also worked as a consultant for World Rugby, Brentford FC Academy, and the National Cricket Academy in India.
The importance of a practical biomechanical assessment in injured athletes
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The importance of a practical biomechanical assessment in injured athletes
Andy Barr is an established leader in the field of high-performance sport with over 25 years of experience working with elite professional sports teams and athletes. As well as working in professional football with Bolton, Southampton, Man City as well as his current role as a consultant for Chelsea FC, he has had the unique experience of working within the NBA as Director of Performance and Rehabilitation at the NY Knicks.
Andy is also the founder of Quantum Performance, a sports medical and performance consultancy company, specializing in rehab, sports science and biomechanical analysis. Quantum Performance uses state-of-the-art modalities to deliver data-driven insights that help athletes reduce injury risk and maximize performance.
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Des is Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where he leads the strategic development and management of the university’s sports programs and facilities. Prior to joining the University, he spent nine years as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Development at the Arsenal Football Club Academy. Prior to that, he was Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby and Fitness Education Manager at the Irish Rugby Football Union. Des also worked as a consultant for World Rugby, Brentford FC Academy, and the National Cricket Academy in India.
