Oct 09: David Stringer awarded MSc in Sport Injury
Following two years of post-graduate study at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, David successfully completed his Master of Science in Sport Injury.
The course is aimed at bringing together specialists in sport science, sports medicine to provide an integrated holistic approach to the prevention, management and rehabilitation of sport injuries.
To complete the course, David had to undertake a 15000 word research project of his choice within the field of sports medicine. With support from leading Manchester Groin Surgeon Mr, Ian MacLennan, David investigated the factors affecting recover following bilateral prosthetic mesh inlay repair for inguinal disruption. The condition is more commonly known as a sportsman's hernia or Gilmore's groin and is common among athletes. The participants in the study included a number of Premiership Footballers, Super League rugby players and Premiership rugby union players.
“I have always had a strong desire to be a success in my career at the highest level and attaining my Masters of Science is another step towards achieving that,
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“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Ian MacLennan for kindly providing me with access to his clients and Mrs. Ann MacLennan for her administrative support during the data collection process.
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“To Prof. Christer Rolf for his support throughout the academic process and to all those people who were kind enough to take time out to be involved in the study.
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“Finally (but perhaps most importantly!), I would like to say a big thank you to my wife and family for their unfailing love and support; I'm already looking forward to the next challenge!
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Links:
Mr. Ian MacLennanConsultant General Surgeon
23 Anson Road Manchester
M14 5BZ
TEL: 0161 2482004 Professor Christer Rolf MD, PhD
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
The Thornbury Hospital
Sheffield
TEL: 0114 2302456