The Sports Therapy Association Podcast is recorded LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm (UK) on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and Facebook Page, and then uploaded as a podcast. You do not have to be an STA member to attend the live recordings - it is a chance to network with fellow therapists and discuss topics that together help us all move forward as an industry. The goal of the podcast, hosted by Matt Phillips (creator of runchatlive.com), is to deliver to Soft Tissue Therapists of ...
…
continue reading
1
STA217: 'Four Weeks To Therapy Expo 2024!' with guests Molly Benson, Charlotte Speer, Vernon Smeed
58:30
On November 27th & 28th, Therapy Expo 2024 will be opening its doors once again at the Birmingham NEC, with an expected 2000 attendees taking advantage of the huge programme of relevant, up-to-date CPD accredited educational content, specialist speakers, workshops and exhibitors. In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by Therapy Expo Content…
…
continue reading
In Ep.216 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, entitled 'The Patient No-One Told You How To Treat', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Alistair Beverley, Director of LDPhysio.com, promoting and improving healthcare services for those with learning and lifelong physical disabilities. Alistair will presenting in the STA Theatre at Th…
…
continue reading
In Ep.214 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, entitled 'What Values Make A Professional Therapist?', our special guest is Martin Christensen, a Norwegian physiotherapist best known for his "Friday Physio Confession Podcast". Martin will be will be speaking at Therapy Expo this November, including a a Q&A session in the STA Theatre on Day 2 (…
…
continue reading
1
Ep.213 ‘Women In Sports Therapy (WIST) Is back!’ with Sonia Fierro, Gemma Puzas and Sara Packard
54:40
In Ep.213 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast: ‘Women In Sports Therapy (WIST) Is back!’ host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive.com is joined by the new voices of the ‘Women In Sports Therapy' podcast & community: • Sonia Fierro - Founder of Recover Stronger • Gemma Puzas - Owner & Manager of CoreFit Health • Sara Packard - Founder of founder of F…
…
continue reading
1
STA212: 'Exercise Prescription: Why Communication Matters' with Andrew McCauley & Andy Hosgood
1:04:21
Ep.212 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, hosted by Matt Phillips of RunChatLive.com, dives deep into the importance of communication in exercise prescription, exploring how effective communication can enhance exercise adherence and patient outcomes. Joining Matt are two special guests: founder of ProCare Sports Medicine Andrew McCauley, an…
…
continue reading
1
Ep.211 'Limb-itless Expedition World Record' with guests Rich Potter and Richard 'Dickie' Davies
51:10
Rich Potter and Richard 'Dickie' Davies are both below knee amputees as a result of complex traumas, leading to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, they share their extraordinary journey as they prepare to take on the most difficult trek in the world: the Snowman Trek in the Himalayas. Their 'L…
…
continue reading
1
STA210 'Musculoskeletal Health At Menopause: New Research’ with special guest Michelle Lyons
1:00:03
In this episode, host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive is joined by special guest Michelle Lyons, Women’s Health Physiotherapist & creator of celebrate muliebrity.com, who discusses the latest research on how hormonal changes impact musculoskeletal health, particularly during menopause. Whether you're a therapist, athlete, or simply interested in women…
…
continue reading
1
STA209: 'Getting Ready For Therapy Expo 2024' with Molly Benson & Vernon Smeed of Therapy Expo
1:04:34
Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Episode 209. Hosted by Matt Phillips, creator of runchatlive.com, all episodes are recorded live on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and Facebook page. Join us every Tuesday at 8pm (UK time) to engage with our guests directly! After a two-week summer break, we dive into the upcoming T…
…
continue reading
1
STA208 'Statutory Regulation For Sports Therapists?' Matt Phillips, Gary Benson, Anna Maria Mazzieri
1:19:02
Do you think Statutory Regulation for Sports Therapists is something we should be trying to acheive for our industry? What are the pros and cons? Is it something we should strive for, or is it a pipe dream that could never really be achieved even if we wanted it? In Ep.208 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive…
…
continue reading
In Ep.207 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, 'Is Your Client Ready To Return To Sport?', host Matt Phillips of runchatlive is joined by Steve Miller, founder of Grow Physio Academy, who shares his insights on how to determine if an athlete is ready to return to sport, emphasizing the importance of milestone-based approaches, monitoring, and…
…
continue reading
In Part 2 of our look at the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare’, our guests are Marcus Slade & Rich Smith, founders of Physio Genie Technology, an innovative software company that has recently developed the Saiph Platform for Sports Therapists and Physiotherapists. Marcus, a Sports Therapist, shares his experiences running a clinical bus…
…
continue reading
In Ep.205 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we dive deep into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. We are joined by special guest Jo Turner, founder of mehab.co.uk & host of the 'You Matter Podcast'. Jo Turner wrote a piece in July's edition of MSKMag entitled 'ChatGPT - Can You Tell Me If You Want My Job?'. The piece w…
…
continue reading
In Ep.204, guests Carla Bickerstaffe and Jenny Lane delve into the common injuries faced by swimmers, such as shoulder and lower back issues, and how these can vary depending on the type of swimming. They discuss the differences between working with competitive and recreational swimmers, the importance of technique, and the unique considerations wh…
…
continue reading
Lymphoedema, the swelling of a part of the body due to a problem with the lymphatic system, is reported to affect about 6 people in 1000, depending on age. In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest Jane Wigg, internationally acclaimed as being one of the leading lights in Lymphoedema treatment development, research an…
…
continue reading
In Ep.202 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, we take a look at the use of movement assessment technology in assessment & rehab, with special guest Stephen King, founder of the 'MAT Approach' at matassessment.com. Stephen shares his journey from being an osteopath and physiotherapist to developing innovative assessment tools that help therap…
…
continue reading
Welcome to Episode 201 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, the first part of a two episode special on Movement, we delve into the concept of Physical Literacy with John Scriven, founder of MoveWell and a specialist in natural movement and rehabilitation. John shares his journey from a high-performance sports coach to a movement specialist, e…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the 200th episode of the Sports Therapy Association podcast! In this milestone episode, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com is joined by renowned tendon researcher & educator Dr. Ebony Rio, Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Australian Ballet La Trobe University and Sports & Exercise Physio at the Victorian Institute of Sport. Dr. …
…
continue reading
1
Ep199: 'Understanding Tendinopathies Of The Hip & Pelvis' with special guest Dr Alison Grimaldi
1:15:24
In Part 2 of our three-part Tendon special series, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com speaks with internationally acclaimed tendon specialist Dr Alison Grimaldi, in an episode entitled 'Understanding Tendinopathies Of The Hip & Pelvis'. With over 30 years of clinical experience, including particular expertise in the management of hip, groin and …
…
continue reading
1
Ep.198 "Tendon Treatment: What The Research Says” with special guest Professor Peter Malliaras
1:01:47
In Part 1 of a three-part Tendon special series of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com speaks with renowned tendon researcher and educator, Professor Peter Malliaras, co-author of over 100 peer review publications and Associate Professor at Monash University Physiotherapy Department in Melbourne, Australia.…
…
continue reading
On the first Tuesday of every month, we bring you 'Ask Us Anything', in which host Matt Phillips is joined by a group of Sports Therapy Association members to answer YOUR questions on a chosen topic, in the case of this episode: 'Therapy for Sports Teams'. Topics discussed: 00:09:30 - Enjoyment and Challenges of Working with Teams 00:16:34 - Import…
…
continue reading
In Ep.196, Part 2 of our special Shoulder Series, our guest is Jo Gibson, a hugely respected shoulder specialist & educator both nationally & internationally, and upper limb rehab specialist at Rehab 4 Performance The show focuses on inclusive patient-centric healthcare, encouraging practicioners to use thorough subjective assessment to form a hypo…
…
continue reading
1
STA195: 'Shoulder Assessment: Qualitative vs Quantitative' with special guest Professor Ian Horsley
1:04:33
In Ep.195 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, esteemed Professor Ian Horsley, Athlete Health Lead Physio for Upper Limb in UK Sports Institute, unpacks the world of shoulder assessments. The first in a two-part series, this episode delves into the nuances of the shoulder, from an overview of its complex nature to a discussion on the perceive…
…
continue reading
Welcome to Ep.194 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast entitled "Communication Skills - The Art of Sitting in the Mud". Our guest in this episode, Ben Wybrow, is a specialist physiotherapist at an NHS Pain Clinic and a Clinical Communication Skills Facilitator at Norwich Medical School. He recently wrote a particularly well received article en…
…
continue reading
In episode 193 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, special guest Nicola Hunt, director at PhysioCare Rehab, unravels misconceptions around concussions and imparts key information about their causes, dangers, and treatment. This crucial talk clarifies general myths about concussions to drive the right understanding and management for this com…
…
continue reading
On the first Tuesday of every month, we bring you our 'Ask Us Anything' series, in which Matt Phillips (creator of runchatlive.com) is joined by the a group of Sports Therapy Association members to answer YOUR questions (emailed to matt@thesta.co.uk). In this episode 'Ask Us Anything: 'Therapy for Runners', we delve into the interplay between sport…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the 190th episode of the Sports Therapy Association podcast: 'Transforming Your Healthcare Business Model' with special guest Frank Benedetto of The Honey Badger Project. Frank Benedetto holds degrees in psychology and physical therapy, and is on a mission to transform the healthcare sector by integrating creative psychology and advanced…
…
continue reading
In Ep.189 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest Robert Francis discusses the intricacies of fitness for individuals with disabilities. Centered on Robert's recently launched project, Move Mojo, the episode brings to light the importance of making fitness accessible for all, overcoming traditional limitations and prejudices. Shedd…
…
continue reading
'How To Set Up A Sports Massage Therapy Business - Part 3: Mobile and Event Work' In the final part of our three episode series ‘'How To Set Up A Massage Therapy Business’, our panel of experienced Sports Massage Therapists & Sports Therapists share advice on setting up a mobile therapy business, and also getting involved in event work. Other Episo…
…
continue reading
‘How To Set Up A Massage Therapy Business: Part 2 - Renting A Room’. This episode is Part 2 of a three part series in which our panel of experienced Sports Massage Therapists & Sports Therapists share tips on how to set up a sports massage clinic. Part 2, as the title suggests, is all about renting a room, and the many ways in which that can be don…
…
continue reading
‘How To Set Up A Massage Therapy Business: Part 1 - At Your Home’. This episode is Part 1 of a new three part series called in which our panel of experienced Sports Massage Therapists & Sports Therapists share tips on how to set up a sports massage clinic. Part 1, as the title suggests, is all about setting up at your home, be it in your garage, ga…
…
continue reading
In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Claire Boucher, a lecturer of Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University and PhD Researcher at University of Kent. Claire discusses her research into the thoracolumbar fascia, a critical yet often-overlooked component…
…
continue reading
On the first Tuesday of every month, the Sports Therapy Association Podcast invites YOU to join us LIVE for the recording of ‘ASK US ANYTHING!’, in which our STA Panel are presented with a selection of questions either emailed in to podcast host Matt Phillips (matt@thesta.co.uk) or found online in the Facebook Group 'Sports Massage Training & Suppo…
…
continue reading
In Ep.183 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips navigates a thought-provoking discussion between a panel of physiotherapists and sports therapists. Dissecting their roles, relationships with other disciplines, and their standpoints on the often contentious Physios vs. Sports Therapists debate, this episode provides a deep di…
…
continue reading
1
STA182 'Optimising Communication With Clients & Health Professionals' with guest Andrew McCauley
1:02:04
In Ep.182 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we explore the crux of effective communication within Sports Massage, Sports Therapy and Sports Rehab. Special guest Andrew McCauley, founder of ProCare Sports Medicine, delves into the importance of communication with clients/patients AND fellow health care professionals, in order to maximise cl…
…
continue reading
1
STA181: 'End-To-End Patient Management With Rehab Guru' with guests David Barrow & Simon Taylor
1:02:22
Rehab Guru is a patient management software system used across the world by sole-practitioners, private practices, the NHS, and the UK Ministry of Defence. With tools for bookings, appointments. patient forms, exercise prescription, outcome measures, remote patient management, and more, clinicians can choose to either integrate it with existing sof…
…
continue reading
In this episode “Team GB Judo: massage For Recovery”, special guest Steve Miller (Grow Physio Academy) talks about the work he has recently done with Team GB Judo athletes, focussing on strategies for optimum recovery, including massage & manual therapy. Steve discusses how although massage for recovery has traditionally not been particularly well …
…
continue reading
1
STA179 ’Being a Soft Tissue Therapist in 2024’ with Alex Moore, Imi Testa, Ben Mace-Crossley, Stevie Barr
1:06:16
‘Being a Soft Tissue Therapist in 2024’ - In the first of a new season of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive.com) is joined by STA members to discuss what 2024 will, should & could bring Soft Tissue Therapists, and share individual hopes, plans and goals. Joining Matt Phillips are : Gary Benson - foun…
…
continue reading
Ho, ho, ho! It's the last episode of 2023, and in it host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive and Gary Benson, founder of the STA, take a seasonal look through another year of fantastic podcast episodes on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast. It would be impossible in one hour episode to delve into all 47 of the amazing episodes we recorded this year, …
…
continue reading
How much of the injury & pain experienced by our clients can be attributed to the modern day decline in physical activity in everyday life? As soft tissue therapists, what should we be doing with our clients to counterbalance this? In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest John Scriven, Movement & Rehabilitation Speci…
…
continue reading
1
STA176 ’Hands On Hub at TherapyExpo’ with AM Mazzieri, Katie Warburton, Jinty Sheerin, Lou Hockings
59:57
In Ep.176 of The Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we conclude reflection on this year’s Therapy Expo by chatting with our good friend Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of The ST School, about her ‘Hands On Hub’ area, which for the second year running provided two days of fantastic presentations & hands-on workshops. Joining Anna Maria Mazzieri in th…
…
continue reading
1
STA175: ’Reflections On Therapy Expo 2023’ with Matt Phillips, Gary Benson, Georgina James-Staff, Bethan Timmins
59:56
‘𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑’ - And so another Therapy Expo at NEC Birmingham draws to a close. The 'STA Update Theatre' was bigger & better than ever, with two days of theory & practical presentations from world class speakers. We thank everyone who came to visit and hope those of you who could not make it will be able to next year. In this e…
…
continue reading
1
STA174: ’Training the Older Adult for Performance’ with special guests Chris Tiley and Chris Kitson
1:03:19
‘Training the Older Adult for Performance’ - A week to go until Therapy Expo 2023 at the NEC Birmingham November 22nd & 23rd. As always the STA will be there, with two days of fantastic presentations in the STA Therapy Update Theatre. In Ep.174 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we reach our last chance to bring you a chat with speakers fro…
…
continue reading
With SO many quality presentations being offered this year at Therapy Expo (Birmingham NEC Nov22nd & 23rd 2023), there is a danger for us soft tissue therapists to get overloaded and realise on return to clinic that we don't actually have much from the two day conference to put into practice! To give you advice on how to avoid this, host Matt Phill…
…
continue reading
'Keeping Your Hair On: What You Weren't Taught About Communication' - Our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre. In this episode, special guest Alistair Beverley of theLDphysio.com talks to us about his presentation 'Keeping Your Hair On: What You Weren't Taught About …
…
continue reading
'Functional Flexibility' - Our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre. In this episode, special guest Sonia Fierro of 'Recover Stronger' talks to us about her up & coming presentation 'Functional Flexibility' that is happening in the STA Update Theatre at Therapy Expo, …
…
continue reading
1
STA170: ’Born To Move & The Hands On Hub’ with guests James Earls, Owen Lewis & Anna Maria Mazzieri
1:12:33
'Born To Move & The Hands On Hub' - Our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre. In this episode, our guests are James Earls and Owen Lewis of Born To Move, who will be giving a theory & practical hour workshop in the STA Theatre at 4pm on Day 1 of Therapy Expo 2023: 'Un…
…
continue reading
How equipped are you to add a neurocognitive bias to your rehabilitation programmes? Are you aware of the importance of retraining the proprioceptive system without eye dominance? In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Upd…
…
continue reading
“The Changing Face Of Qualifications. Who Can We Trust?” - In this SPECIAL episode, we bring together a live panel of leaders in education within the therapy industry to discuss the often confusing qualification structure, course levels, accreditation and awarding organisation validity. THE PANEL: Susan Findlay • Director & Senior Lecturer of NLSSM…
…
continue reading
'Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S): What Therapists Need To Know' - Special guest Lucy Gillbanks, ex-international athlete & RED-S Researcher, talks to us about the presentation she will be delivering at this year's Therapy Expo, in the STA Theatre at 10.15am on Wednesday Nov 22nd. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) describes a s…
…
continue reading
We're on a countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 at the Birmingham NEC this November, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre. In this episode, our guest is Dr Lucy Williamson, award winning nutritionist and founder of the Gut Health Project, who will be in the STA Theatre at 9.15am on Day 1 of Therapy Expo, presenting…
…
continue reading