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The New Approach to Injury Recovery: Healing Both Body and Mind

When it comes to recovering from a significant injury, most people think about physical therapy, rest, and pain management - but what...

Feb 44 min read

Brace Secures €220K in Funding to Commercialise Social Rehabilitation App

Brace, an Irish digital health startup, is excited to announce the successful closing of €220K in funding.

Sep 30, 20242 min read

Expert Insight: The ACL Rehab Journey

With Dr. Kero Abdelmessih Dr. Kero Abdelmessih (or Kero the Hero to his clients) is a board-certified and residency-trained sports...

Apr 24, 20243 min read

Expert Insight: Nutritional Advice for Recovery

With Katie Ullery-Syvarth, RD, LD Katie is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Sports Coach, and the founder of Nutrition at Play, based...

Jan 29, 20243 min read

Brace Blog 2023: Year In Review - Rehab Stories & Advice

Take a look back on the top recovery stories and expert rehabilitation tips shared during the year! As we leave 2023 and start fresh into...

Jan 8, 20245 min read

Expert Insight: Emotional First Aid for Physical Injury

With Meg Waldron Meg Waldron has a Masters in Sport Psychology and works with youth, collegiate, and post-collegiate athletes. In high...

Dec 1, 20233 min read

Recovery Journey: Matthew Bell

Matthew Bell is a 30 year old Irish International Hockey Player, who is currently working in Financial Crime with PWC in Belfast and...

Sep 29, 20233 min read

Expert Insight: A Guide for ACL Injury Recovery

With Hannah Antony Hannah Antony is a Canadian physiotherapist who trained in Australia, and has worked with clients through orthopaedic...

Aug 9, 20233 min read

Recovery Journey: Ellen Johnston

Ellen Johnston is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor based in Donegal, Ireland. Ellen, who's life has always been heavily rooted...

Jun 14, 20237 min read

Expert Insight: Strategies to Support & Accelerate Your Recovery

With Dr. Peter Tierney Peter Tierney is a Senior Researcher and Health & Performance Coach. He is currently working at lululemon, and...

May 5, 20236 min read

Recovery Journey: Daniel Alexander

Daniel Alexander is a multi-sport recreational athlete from the UK who has participated in sports including cycling, running, tennis,...

Apr 4, 20239 min read

Recovery Journey: Lea Andresen

Lea Andresen is a handball player from Germany, currently studying at the University of Kiel, who due to an unfortunate series of...

Mar 2, 202310 min read

Recovery Journey: Kelsey Ruffing

Kelsey Ruffing is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor and former soccer player from Chicago, USA. Kelsey's own experience of...

Feb 2, 202310 min read

Brace Blog 2022: Year In Review - Injury Recovery Stories & Advice

A look back on the top injury recovery stories and expert rehabilitation tips shared during the year. As we close off on 2022 and start...

Jan 2, 20235 min read

Recovery Journey: Kirsten Alexis

Kirsten Alexis is an outdoor adventure enthusiast based in California, USA. Her many activities include high altitude mountain trekking,...

Nov 21, 20225 min read

Expert Insight: Lessons from Athlete Recovery Journeys from Sports Injuries

With Jess Cunningham Jess Cunningham is an Australian Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with extensive experience working in elite and...

Oct 17, 20225 min read

Expert Insight: Overcoming the Mental Side of Sports Injuries

With Keagen Hadley Keagen Hadley is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and psychiatric clinical researcher, who specialises in using...

Oct 4, 20224 min read

Recovery Journey: Elanor Finch

Elanor Finch is an Australian ultra runner, amateur endurance cyclist and Australian Football League (AFL) player. After breaking her...

Sep 26, 20225 min read

Recovery Journey: Joaquin Bembhy

Joaquin Bembhy is a rugby player from Argentina, playing with the San Andres Club in the Buenos Aires province. In this piece, he...

Sep 13, 20226 min read

Expert Insight: Mental and Physical Breaks From ACL Rehab

With Mick Hughes Mick Hughes is the co-founder of Learn.Physio and an APA titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist. He consults at the...

Aug 18, 20222 min read