Brain GAAme teaches future stars how to avoid injuries

PEOPLE involved in high-impact contact sports are 10 times more likely to develop arthritis.

Brain GAAme teaches future stars how to avoid injuries
Thu, 30 Aug, 2007 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

With many former inter-county GAA players suffering from the condition, including Kerry great Pat Spillane, Arthritis Ireland has teamed up with today’s stars to help children learn how to avoid body damage.

The all-Ireland educational programme, aimed at junior players aged 10 to 12, teaches children how to keep joints healthy.

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