Welcome to the insightful Part 3 of our Q&A series with Tom Daly, where we delve into the trenches of pre-season preparation – a pivotal phase in the life of a professional rugby player. Tom going through some prowler work during pre-season. Tom, how has pre-season been going this year? As always, pre-season was been extremely tough! Training load increases, training intensity is above game level, longer gym sessions and longer days. We train 4 days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We have a recovery day on a Wednesday where masseuses and physios will be on site for any trea ..read more

Welcome to Part 2 of our Q&A series with Tom Daly, the dynamic centre from Connacht Rugby. In this segment, we delve into the heart of the training routine, focusing on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect: exercise technique. From perfecting form to optimising performance, Tom Daly shares his insights on how mastering exercise technique plays a pivotal role in his journey to becoming a rugby powerhouse. Whether you're an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, there is something in this for you. As a professional rugby player, how do you prioritise exercise technique in the gym, and how has it ..read more

Welcome to our exclusive 3-part Q&A series, where we dive deep into the world of professional rugby with none other than Tom Daly, the formidable force from Connacht Rugby. In Part 1, we explore the physical preparation that goes into being a rugby powerhouse and how movement screening as impacted Tom's career to date. How has movement screening impacted your performance and overall game readiness as a professional rugby player? Movement screening has become an important part of my daily schedule as a professional rugby player. The data and scores collected in our daily screenings allows ..read more

In this article, we will explore the mechanics of ankle dorsiflexion, its importance, some of the common limitations, and effective ways to improve this essential joint action. What is ankle dorsiflexion? Ankle dorsiflexion is the upward movement of the foot toward the shin. It involves the co-ordinated movement of multiple muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the lower leg and foot. Ankle dorsiflexion plays a fundamental role in everyday activities, such as walking and running, squatting and jumping. It is a crucial joint action which can directly affect overall mobility and athletic performanc ..read more

Precision Sports Technology are delighted to be exhibiting at the Irish S&C Conference at University of Galway on 13th May in association with the Irish S&C Network. The event brings some of the leading professionals in the world of sports performance with a conference programme featuring some of the best minds in national & international sports including rugby, soccer, GAA and Olympic sports across a compelling mix of talks, panel discussions and workshops. The conference includes a talk from Joe McGinley, Senior Athletic Performance Coach at Leinster Rugby on implementing an in ..read more

Real-time feedback has become a critical component of performance management across many industries and elite sports performance is no different. Even at a basic consumer-athlete level, the internet of things has reshaped the fitness industry and pedometers like Fitbits and in-phone step trackers are now a part of daily life and spur users to do that little extra to maintain and improve their health. Technology plays a huge role across sport with Hawkeye and goal-line technology often determining the outcome of competitions across a growing number of sports. Even though it might frustrate at t ..read more

In elite sport and even at the highest levels of amateur sports, the difference between winning and losing can come down to the smallest details. One such detail that is often overlooked is the assessment of range of motion (ROM) in athletes. Range of Motion is the degree of movement that occurs at a joint, and it is an important aspect of athletic performance that is often associated with injury risk and can have a significant influence on performance potential. One possible explanation for the link between range of motion limitations and increase injury risk is attributed to athletes with li ..read more

The National Startup Awards Ireland take place on an annual basis to recognise and appreciate the hard work that startup founders and their teams all across Ireland invest in their ideas and passion to bring new technology to the market. It's a competitive process both regionally and nationally across a number of categories from food and beverage to medtech, to sustainability and everything in between. Startups are encouraged to apply for multiple categories, so we submitted entries to Early Stage, Emerge Tech and Tech Startup. One thing that's an advantage in the National Startup Awards comp ..read more

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology, where the technology is not in direct contact with what it is measuring by using lasers. LiDAR has many different applications in today’s world, from geology, archaeology, geography, manufacturing automation, agriculture and many others. This blog will focus on how LiDAR can help the environment and prepare for natural disasters such as tsunamis. Deforestation is becoming a more concerning issue in recent years as more forests are being cut down or burned due to forest fires or agriculture. LiDAR technology can be used in prev ..read more

LiDAR, also known as light detection and ranging, is a popular method for determining ranges using lasers which target objects. LiDAR is also used for creating 3D visual representations of an area by differing the wavelength of light. LiDAR technology has been around for over 50 years now, when it was first introduced in the 1960s it was mainly used for terrain mapping. However, since then LiDAR has evolved into something much bigger with its applications spreading into various areas. To name a few, self-driving vehicles, archaeology, AR games, 3D scanning, robotics, tsunami modelling and much ..read more