We’re sure both our 1stXV and 2ndXV will be pleased to know that Bucket and Sponge will be joining us again for the 2017-2018 season – not just because of the vital match day medical services they provide but also because Bucket and Sponge Medical Services provides the First Team with the services of Physiotherapist, Lyndsey Watkins, and the Second Team with the services of Sports Therapist, Vanessa Collins. We are extremely grateful to both for their expertise and wholehearted dedication to the team.

Bucket and Sponge Medical Services have been providing medical services to Orrell RUFC for the past 7 seasons – in fact - since the business was established. Prior to that, since 2001, Dr John Morgan, Clinical Director of Bucket and Sponge Medical Services, has been involved with the Club providing his services as Club Doctor to Orrell through both our amateur and professional eras.

Realising that an experienced and efficient multidisciplinary team is essential for excellent patient care, Dr John has a particular interest in the prevention, conditioning and rehabilitation of the injuries of sports people. As well as research, teaching, and clinical care, he most cherishes the relationships he forms with his patients. He loves sports medicine practice because of patients’ high expectations of themselves, their strong work ethic, and their persistence in pursuing their goals.

Well known in the world of sport, Dr John has acted as Physician to Lancashire Rugby Union and is the current doctor of Orrell Rugby Union Club, and of the Ireland National rugby team. Dr John was recently made a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland. The award was made on 10th July 2017, to mark his outstanding contribution to sports and exercise medicine.

Dr Morgan said: “It has been an honour and privilege to support such a great club like Orrell RUFC and long may it continue".

But did you know that as well as medical services, Dr John and his teams also provides occupational health medicals and facial aesthetic treatments. Read on for more details of these amazing services.

Bucket and Sponge Medical Services
Bucket and Sponge Medical Services was established in 2010 and provides Sports Medicine services to individuals, teams and organisations at an elite amateur and professional level. The services provided include managing on field emergencies, treating injuries, as well as looking after the general health needs of the players including pre-participation screening.

As a highly experienced business which provides medical staffing, from doctors, through physiotherapists and sports rehabilitation therapists for sporting teams and events, to suit individual and team requirements, they offer diagnosis, investigation and treatment of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as strength and conditioning, cardiovascular health and exercise advice and specialist nutritional advice.

This year, Bucket and Sponge Medical Services have provided services to Leigh Centurions, Salford Red Devils, Hull FC, Huddersfield Giants, London Broncos, Featherstone Rovers, Sheffield Eagles, Swinton Lions, Wigan Warriors and Oldham Rugby League Clubs, the Ireland National Rugby League team and Manchester United FC. We also provide medical services for many MMA fighters and boxers, professional motorcyclists and extreme runners.

In addition to pre-eminent sports medicine provision, Bucket and Sponge also provides a selection of private medical services for individuals and businesses throughout the North West of England, providing health assessments, insurance medicals and travel medicine. Please visit the website www.bucketandsponge.com - for all your healthcare needs.

Dr1ve Medicals
Dr1ve Medicals is a Lancashire based business which provides professional drivers with statutory medicals for which the provision is sometimes poor, expensive and inefficient.
We perform HGV and LGV medical examinations for vans, trucks, horse boxes, etc. and PCV medicals for buses, minibuses and coaches as well as Private hire and Hackney Carriage (Taxi) medicals for local authorities. We also provide Fork Lift Truck Medicals and Non-Licensed Asbestos Medicals.

Appointments are often available 7 days a week, with hours to suit even the busiest lifestyles.

Please visit our website www.dr1ve.co.uk - for all your driving medical needs.

Enrich Aesthetics
Enrich Aesthetics aspires to deliver the very best treatment in Facial Aesthetics from a Medical Clinic based in Wigan. We are easily accessible from anywhere in the North West and aim to provide quality and convenience for our clients.

Our cosmetic treatments are more effective than over-the-counter creams but less invasive than surgery. We offer non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments focusing on anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers.

Anti-wrinkle injections
Wrinkles and frown lines develop as a result of using facial muscles repeatedly throughout our life, with the skin creasing in areas of greatest use. The ageing process causes the slowdown of collagen and elastin production in the skin, therefore as we get older these lines become permanent and are present even when we are not frowning. Lines and wrinkles make us look old and tired, and for many people nowadays this is not a look they wish to live with.

Anti-wrinkle treatments can improve our appearance making us look younger therefore giving us greater self-esteem and increasing our self-confidence. By reducing the movement of muscles in these areas, the skin stops being creased and is allowed to recover, causing the lines to soften or even fade away.

Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are a widely-used, non-surgical cosmetic treatment, which restores the volume of the skin and gives it a smoother, younger look. They are made from Hyaluronic Acid, which is a substance that is found naturally in the body, and it is a very safe way of restoring facial balance.

Clients have a full consultation to discuss desired results prior to treatment. At your initial consultation, we can help set realistic expectations of what the treatment can achieve. The treatment is gradual and we can assess the results together during the treatment. Our goal is for everybody to know you look great but not to know what you have had done!

At Enrich Aesthetics we only use major recognised brands such as Botox® Bocouture, Azzalure and Juvéderm® Ultra for our treatments.

Call us on 07708 383 351 to make an appointment or visit our website www.enrichaesthetics.com for further details.

It's great to have you back with us Bucket and Sponge - thank you for your continued support and generosity #loverugby @bucketandsponge