This hands-on workshop showcases the integration of sprint-specific force assessment, electromyography (EMG), and dynamic ultrasound to accelerate return-to-play following hamstring injury. Led by Dr. Martin McIntyre, founder of the HRIG and The Sports Injury Clinic in Castlebar, Ireland, and supported by leading experts in EMG and ultrasound, this session will demonstrate the use of the HRIG isometric hamstring performance device — a world-leading tool used by elite teams across Soccer, Rugby, NFL, and Gaelic Football to assess hamstring function during late swing and early stance. Key topics include: effective athlete screening, objective diagnosis and prognosis, phase-specific return-to-play decision-making, and optimising rehab dosing in high-performance environments. A must-attend session for professionals in sports medicine, rehab, and performance.
Aimed at: Academic, SEM consultants, Early career Drs, Physiotherapists, Team Drs, S & C. rehab and prehab coaches etc
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HRIG Ltd. is a leading sports science and medical technology company dedicated to advancing the assessment, prevention, and rehabilitation of hamstring injuries in athletes. Our flagship product, the HRIG (Hamstring Rehabilitation and Injury Guidance) device, is a world-first innovation designed to deliver accurate, sport-specific evaluation of hamstring function using patented testing protocols that replicate real-world injury mechanisms.
Backed by over seven years of research, 400+ individual test cases, and a normative database of more than 2,000 athletes, the HRIG has become a trusted tool in elite sport. It has been developed through a unique collaboration involving:
The HRIG has been adopted by professional sports teams across the world, including in top-tier football, rugby, and Gaelic games, to assess injury risk, monitor rehabilitation progress, and support return-to-play decisions. This global reach demonstrates the device’s value in high-performance environments where accuracy, reliability, and athlete safety are paramount.
With international patents and a foundation in peer-reviewed research, HRIG Ltd. is redefining how sports organizations approach soft tissue injury management—merging cutting-edge technology with real-world application to help athletes perform at their best and reduce the risk of re-injury.
Dr. Martin McIntyre is a leading expert in performance evaluation, health and fitness, exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, and the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. He is the founder of The Sports Injury Sports Medicine Clinic in Castlebar, County Mayo, where he brings a wealth of academic and practical experience to the field of sports medicine.
Dr. McIntyre holds a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University, with a specialization in Hamstring Muscle Strength Assessment and the Association with Injury Risk in Gaelic Football. His academic background also includes a MSc in Sports Injury (Medicine) from the University of Sheffield, a MSc in Gaelic Football from the Institute of Technology Tralee, and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science from Liverpool John Moores University. Additionally, he completed a Higher Diploma in Science and Football, also at Liverpool John Moores University.
Over his distinguished career, Martin has worked extensively with elite-level athletes and teams across Ireland and the UK. Dr. McIntyre has contributed significantly to sports science research, with publications in leading journals such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the Journal of Sports Sciences. His work continues to inform best practices in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance enhancement.