Osteopath to attend Medical stitching course

Principal Osteopath at Rothery Health centre in Saundersfoot and pitch side physio for Championship Rugby team Newcastle Emlyn in the New Year will be attending a days training at the Cardiff hospital in Wound Management . This will involve developing the wound care skills of healthcare professionals covering sporting events. Teaching basic suture, glue and staple techniques appropriate for healthcare professionals working in sport. Doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths , Paramedics will be trained how to manage wounds in sport and is to be held at the University of Wales Cardiff Hospital by Dr Neil Warren.

“I am really excited about attending this course as since I started with Newcastle Emlyn ” John said as “during almost every game there has been some form of head wound requiring stitches.”