Mending Legends explores the physical and psychological impact of tendon injuries amongst athletes and visits the team of Galway-based scientists who are trying to design a new type of tendon implant – in the form of the world’s first 3D cell assembled tendon prototype. Sports fanatic and seasoned sports presenter, Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill, presents a number of informative interviews with scientists involved in this field of research and through the personal experiences of amateur and professional sports people. Contributors include Galway footballing legend, Pádraic Joyce, former Ireland and Munster rugby player, Denis Leamy, and London 400 metre relay runner and London 2012 Olympian, Jessie Barr.
This project was funded by Science Foundation Ireland and The Galway Film Centre.