The STA Clinician Podcast

Ep.272 'Understanding Pain in 2026 - Pt1/4' with Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson & Ben Whybrow

A new month arrives for the STA Clinician Podcast, and with it new focus topic: ‘Understanding Pain in 2026’. In this first part of four episodes, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com is joined by Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson (Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Academic Coordinator, Postgraduate Programmes in Pain & Pain Management at University of Otago, New Zealand, Mentor & Content Expert for Modern Pain Care) and Ben Whybrow (Pain Specialist Physiotherapist in the NHS, Communication Skills Facilitator for Cambridge Medical School, host of “Clinical Communication Podcast," Community Manager & Content Expert for Modern Pain Care).

With so much changing & evolving information out there regarding pain, how to explain it, when to treat it, HOW to treat it, it can often be tricky for healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date, but we must as we have an ethical, moral, and professional obligation to stay current with modern understandings of pain, in order to provide competent, compassionate, evidence‑based care.

But fear not, for that's what this month is all about. Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson & Ben Whybrow review recent shifts in pain science, discuss the limits of over-explaining neurobiology, and why context matters more than lecture-style patient education. The conversation focuses on practical approaches: ask patients their main concerns, prioritize collaborative problem-solving and graded doing over long explanations.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast
• 00:04:04 - Introducing Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson & Ben Whybrow
• 00:07:12 - The Role of Communication in Pain Management
• 00:15:16 - Shifts in Pain Understanding
• 00:20:52 - The Importance of Hope
• 00:24:07 - Rethinking Pain Treatment Approaches
• 00:31:54 - The Power of Doing
• 00:35:38 - Engaging with Patients’ Concerns
• 00:42:06 - Addressing Patients’ Main Concerns
• 00:45:51 - Confidence in Moving Again
• 00:53:28 - Practical Tips for Clinicians
• 00:59:37 - Conclusion and Future Discussions

Useful links

• Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson - Blog 
• Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson on Facebook
• Dr. Bronnie L. Thompson on Instagram
• Ben Whybrow on Instagram
• Clinical Communication Podcast on Spotify 
• Modern Pain Care Website

Guests in Future Episodes 

• Part 2 - Wed Feb 11th with special guests Professor Dave Newell, Head of The Centre for Pain & Active Inference Research at Health Sciences University, and Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of The ST School & current PhD student at Health Sciences University

• Part 3 Tues Feb 17th with special guest Dr. Rachel Dewar-Haggart, Postdoctoral Qualitative Researcher within the Medical Sociology & Health Experiences Research Group at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.

• Part 4 Wed Feb 25th with special guest Dr. Rachel Zoffness, Pain scientist, International Speaker, Science Writer, with her new book “Tell Me Where It Hurts” coming out March 26th 

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.271 'Neurodivergence in Healthcare - Part 4 of 4: The Neurodivergent Therapist'

Welcome to the final part of our series “Neurodivergence in Healthcare” this month on 'The STA Clinician Podcast' (formerly known as The Sports Therapy Association Podcast'). In this episode entitled ‘THE NEURODIVERGENT THERAPIST’, we look at steps that neurodivergent therapists can take to help look after one's own health & energy capacity, including how to structure one's day, build in recovery time, use energy accounting, and more.

Host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Sarah Meharg (Occupational Therapist and Neurodivergent Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant at Moodlifter and Neuroflectuk) and Kassandra Clemens (Founder of Heal Your Confidence, a Level 7 Specific Learning Differences Specialist who helps in particular late-identified neurodivergent professionals).

The episode discusses structuring the working day, building in recovery, energy accounting, communication with colleagues, reasonable adjustments, and where to find peer support. Listeners will hear practical ideas, lived‑experience insights, and signposting to resources and communities for clinicians navigating neurodivergence diagnosis, self‑compassion, and workplace adjustments.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast
• 00:02:41 - Introducing Sarah Meharg & Kassandra Clemens
• 00:09:14 - Sharing Personal Stories of Neurodivergence
• 00:14:11 - The Importance of Support for neurodivergent therapists
• 00:20:27 - Emphasizing Self-Compassion
• 00:27:01 - Navigating the Healthcare System
• 00:31:50 - Strategies for neurodivergent therapists to avoid burnout
• 00:33:06 - The Role of Environment
• 00:42:02 - Communicating with Colleagues
• 00:52:16 - The Carrot and Stick Approach
• 00:57:21 - Reflecting on the Journey
• 01:01:34 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Useful links

• Facebook Group: Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians
• Kassandra Clemens Website: Heal Your Confidence
•  Sarah Meharg Website: Mood Lifter
• Sarah Meharg & Rosi Sexton: Neuroflect.co.uk
• Autism Central - England's Peer Education Programme
• Thriving Autistic.org
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
• Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia Line Managers Toolkit

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.270 'Neurodivergence in Healthcare - Part 3 of 4: Barriers'

In Episode 270 of 'The STA Clinician Podcast' (formerly known as The Sports Therapy Association Podcast'), we present Part 3 of our four part series 'Neurodivergence In Healthcare', and in this episode look at BARRIERS that neurodivergent patients & clients so often find themselves up against when seeking healthcare, which typically reduce their access to effective or suitable healthcare.  

Host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests James Dewar‑Haggett (Founder of Strong Path - Neuroinclusive & Mental Health-Informed Sports Coaching) and Leslie Campbell (Massage Therapist and Tutor based in Glasgow Scotland). Together they discuss communication differences, the double‑empathy problem, sensory triggers, consent and safety, and practical clinic adaptations clinicians that can improve access and comfort.

The valuable advice shared in this episode includes sending pre‑visit photos and offering quiet options, remembering to simply ask patients and clients what they need, explaining procedures clearly, dimming lights, limiting scents and leaving buffer time between appointments.

Special guests in this episode:

• James Dewar‑Haggett - Founder of Strong Path - Neuroinclusive & Mental Health-Informed Sports Coaching - Strong Path – Fitness for everyone
• Lesley Campbell - Massage Therapist and Tutor based in Glasgow Scotland - Lesley Campbell Massage in Lennoxtown

Join us on for the live recording of Part 4, entitled 'The Neurodivergent Therapist', 8pm Tuesday January 27th,  with special guests:

• Sarah Meharg - Occupational Therapist and Neurodivergent Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant at Moodlifter and Neuroflectuk
• Kassandra Clemens - founder of Heal Your Confidence, a Level 7 Specific Learning Differences Specialist who helps in particular late-identified neurodivergent professionals.
• Benjamin Mace-Crossley - Repose Injury Rehab – 3rd year BSc Sports Rehabilitator

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.269 'Neurodivergence in Healthcare - Part 2 of 4: Hypermobility'

In Episode 269 of 'The STA Clinician Podcast' (formerly known as The Sports Therapy Association Podcast'), we present Part 2 of our four part series 'Neurodivergence In Healthcare', and in this episode look at the link between Neurodivergence and Hypermobility.

Modern studies suggests that individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD and Tourette’s have a significantly higher prevalence of joint hypermobility compared to the general population. Research by Dr. Jessica Eccles has shown that individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) have an increased risk of autism. Her studies indicate that approximately 31% of autistic individuals exhibit joint hypermobility, and about 39% of people with EDS or HSD meet diagnostic criteria for autism. Additionally, over 20% of mothers with EDS or HSD have autistic children, suggesting a possible shared genetic or biological link.

In this episode of the STA Clinician Podcast, the panel of special guests highlight and discuss the importance of recognizing the relationship between joint hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and neurodivergence, as well as the need for healthcare clinicians to be aware of these connections. Listen for discussion on diagnostic challenges, communication, individualized treatment strategies, and practical clinic adaptations to better support neurodivergent and hypermobile patients, Learn about current research, patient experiences of invalidation, dosing exercise safely, and simple changes clinicians can make, including intake questions, environment adjustments, and referral pathways, to improve care and reduce harm.

Special guests in this episode:

• Bonnie Southgate - founder of Movement Anatomy Essentials, MSK advisor at SEDSconnective
• Jessica Janneman - Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist at Ease Therapies
• Rosi Sexton - Osteopath at Olton Health and Performance, host of the Everyday Athlete Podcast.

Useful Links

• Bonnie Southgate Website: Movement Anatomy Essentials
• Jessica Janneman Website: Ease Therapies
• Rosi Sexton Website - Olton Health & Performance
• SEDS Connective Website
• NeuroflectUK on Facebook
• Sports Therapy Association Website

Future episodes in this series: 

• Part 3: 8pm Tuesday January 20th - 'Barriers'
  - James Dewar-Haggart - Founder of Strong Path - Neuroinclusive & Mental Health-Informed Sports Coaching 
  - Lesley Campbell - Massage Therapist at Lesley Campbell Massage
  
  
• Part 4 - 8pm Tuesday January 27th - 'The Neurodivergent Therapist'
  - Sarah Meharg - Occupational Therapist and Neurodivergent Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant at Moodlifter and Neuroflectuk
  - Kassandra Clemens - founder of Heal Your Confidence, a Level 7 Specific Learning Differences Specialist who helps in particular late-identified neurodivergent professionals.
  - Benjamin Mace-Crossley - Repose Injury Rehab – 3rd year BSc Sports Rehabilitator

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.268 'Neurodivergence in Healthcare - Part 1 of 4: Communication'

Welcome to a new season of 'The STA Clinician Podcast' (formerly known as The Sports Therapy Association Podcast').

We start 2026 with a four part series focussing on 'Neurodivergence In Healthcare', with the goal of providing information to help MSK clinicians work closer & more effectively with neurodivergent patients/clients, and also to offer support for neurodivergent therapists in how to deal with the challenges that can often bring.

In the first part of this series, host Matt Phillips, creator of Runchatlive.com, is joined by a panel of special guests who together look at the vital role that communication can play when working with a neurodivergent patient/client, or interacting with a neurodivergent practitioner/colleague. The panel discuss the role of communication in shaping diagnosis and treatment, the differences in pain experience that neurodivergent patients & clients often have in comparison to neurotypical individuals, and provide practical, person-centred tips to help clinicians avoid the diagnostic overshadowing that sadly happens all too often when we do not have the knowledge, understanding or awareness of these differences.       

This episode offers real-world examples, common pitfalls (dismissal, rushed consultations) and clear strategies including asking how a condition is affecting the patient, actively listening & believing what they say, avoiding assumptions, and offering to recap key points in writing.

Special guests in this episode:

• Rosi Sexton of Olton Health and Performance – Osteopath, host of the Everyday Athlete Podcast, pioneer in women’s mixed martial arts, and the first British woman to ever compete in the UFC.
• Kassandra Clemens, founder of Heal Your Confidence, a Level 7 Specific Learning Differences Specialist who helps in particular late-identified neurodivergent professionals.
• Benjamin Mace-Crossley of Repose Injury Rehab – a 3rd year BSc Sports Rehabilitator as well as celebrated neurodiverse noise maker (check out 'We Have Ghosts' on Spotify)

Useful Links

• Rosi Sexton Website - Olton Health & Performance
• Kassandra Clemens Webiste- Heal Your Confidence
• Benjamin Mace-Crossley on Instagram - @Repose.InjuryRehab
• NeuroflectUK on Facebook
• Sports Therapy Association Website

Future episodes in this series: 

• Part 2 - 8pm Tuesday January 13th - 'Hypermobility'
  - Bonnie Southgate - founder of  movementanatomyessentials.co.uk and MSK advisor at SEDSconnective 
  - Jessica Janneman - Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist at Ease Therapies
  - Rosi Sexton - Osteopath at Olton Health and Performance, host of the Everyday Athlete Podcast, first British woman to ever compete in the UFC.
  
  
• Part 3 - 8pm Tuesday January 20th - 'Barriers'
  - James Dewar-Haggart - Founder of Strong Path - Neuroinclusive & Mental Health-Informed Sports Coaching 
  - Lesley Campbell - Massage Therapist at Lesley Campbell Massage
  
  
• Part 4 - 8pm Tuesday January 27th - The Neurodivergent Therapist
  - Sarah Meharg - Occupational Therapist and Neurodivergent Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant at Moodlifter and Neuroflectuk
  - Kassandra Clemens - founder of Heal Your Confidence, a Level 7 Specific Learning Differences Specialist who helps in particular late-identified neurodivergent professionals.
  - Benjamin Mace-Crossley - Repose Injury Rehab – 3rd year BSc Sports Rehabilitator
  
  

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.267 'Christmas 2025 Special' with the STA Team

And so we reach the final episode of 2025! The Sports Therapy Association Podcast has now been streaming LIVE every Tuesday Night at 8pm for an incredible 5 years and 7 weeks, and as the 2025 end of year festivities rapidly approach, host Matt Phillips is joined by some of the Sports Therapy Association team who together look back at the highlights of 2025, and look forward to what will, could or should be happening in 2026. 

On The Christmas Panel:

• Gary Benson - Founder of The STA
• Scott Loynes - Regional Rep Coordinator and host of the weekly STA Coffee Chats
• Gemma Puzas - Host of ‘Women In Sports Therapy’ Community & Podcast (WIST)
• Stevie Barr - STA Champion & Founder of the Scottish Therapists Facebook Group

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast
• 00:02:25 - Meet the STA Panel
• 00:11:03 - Reflecting on Therapist Wellbeing
• 00:12:37 - The Importance of Therapist Personal Welfare
• 00:15:42 - Strategies to Avoid Therapist Burnout
• 00:24:53 - Women’s Health Focus
• 00:32:11 - Conversations on Female Athletes
• 00:38:39 - Disability Awareness Month
• 00:41:19 - Looking back at the Reflections series
• 00:44:40 - Optimism for the Future of Massage
• 00:51:16 - Collaboration Among Sports Therapy Stakeholders
• 00:58:31 - January 2026 Focus on Neurodivergence

Useful Links

• Sports Therapy Association Website

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.266 'Should Sports Therapists Diagnose?' with special guest Anna Maria Mazzieri

In Ep.266 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Matt Phillips hosts a candid discussion with Anna Maria Mazzierri, Director of The ST School,  and Gary Benson, Founder Of The STA, about whether sports therapists should diagnose. They explore the difference between vocational and university routes, the current unregulated landscape, professional membership standards, and legal and insurance implications.

Key takeaways include prioritising clinical reasoning and red-flag screening, the value of referral and communication, protecting scope of practice through strong governance and reflective CPD, and the importance of listening to and treating the whole person rather than chasing labels.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast
• 00:02:05 - Meet the Guests: Anna Maria Mazzieri and Gary Benson
• 00:05:31 - Defining Sports Therapists
• 00:07:45 - The Challenge of Title Regulation
• 00:09:33 - Professional Associations and Standards
• 00:10:31 - The Role of Professional Associations
• 00:12:12 - Education and Experience in Therapy
• 00:15:25 - Diagnosis and Its Implications
• 00:24:22 - The Power of Communication
• 00:36:58 - The Value of Therapists
• 00:41:27 - The Importance of Listening
• 00:49:10 - Red Flags in Therapy
• 00:54:12 - Conversations Over Consultations
• 00:55:39 - Insurance and Scope of Practice
• 00:59:34 - Emphasizing Patient Relationships
• 01:02:22 - Looking Ahead to Collaboration in 2026
• 01:06:00 - Thanks to Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and Sports Therapy Organisation (ST0) 

Useful Links

• The ST School Website
• Sports Therapy Association Website
  

   

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.265 'Reflections On Therapy Expo 2025' with Matt Phillips & special guest Mike James

In Ep.265 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest Mike James, aka 'The Endurance Physio' joins host Matt Phillips to reflect on the recent Therapy Expo 2025, held at the NEC Birmingham. Listen as they discuss this year's highs, lows, everything in between, and what the future could / should hold for Therapy Expo.

As speakers, theatre hosts, and members of the Therapy Expo Advisory Board, Mike James and Matt Phillips have both seen Therapy Expo evolve from a roomful of attendees in Manchester back in 2013, to becoming the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary event, with over 2,000 delegates, 100 specialist speakers, 150 certified CPD sessions, and 150+ exhibitors.

Key takeaways include calls for longer, more practical and interdisciplinary sessions, as well as greater audience interaction. Matt & Mike celebrate the growing collaboration between organisations and speakers and highlight new content plans for 2026, including its new name: "The Therapy Show'. Early bird tickets for next year are just £49 in December!

Also mentioned is Mike's new podcast "The Everyday Athlete Podcast" with co-host Rosi Sexton, Osteopath & first British Woman to ever fight in the UFC. 

Useful Links

• Mike James The Endurance Physio on Facebook
• Mike James The Endurance Physio on Instagram
• The Everyday Athlete Podcast on Spotify
• Therapy Expo Website
• Therapy Expo on Instagram: @therapy_expo
• Therapy Expo on Facebook
• Sports Therapy Association Website
  

   

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.264 'Collaboration Over Competition: The Unbound Project 9 Months On'

In Episode 264 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, ‘Collaboration Over Competition: The Unbound Project - Nine Months On', host Matt Phillips is joined by Andy Hosgood and Andy Thomas, co-founders (with Andrew McCauley) of ‘The Unbound Project’ - a community for healthcare practitioners and business owners to collaborate rather than compete, to get together and share problems and solutions.

Having been guests on the podcast nine months ago in Ep.225 ‘Collaboration Over Competition’, Andy & Andy discuss how the Unbound Project has evolved since its launch, and what they have learnt in the process. Topics include the 'Curiosity Scorecard' which as a clinician you can fill out to discover how your mindset is shaping your healthcare career, how to get involved in free monthly taster sessions (Monday December 8th 7pm) and connect with a growing non‑judgmental community aimed at helping clinicians take action and support one another, and how reflection & collaboration help reduce burnout and improve career satisfaction.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:22 - Welcome To The Sports Therapy Association Podcast

• 00:03:05 - Introducing Andy Hosgood and Andy Thomas

• 00:06:01 - Insights from the recent 'STA & Hands On Hub Conference' in Exmouth

• 00:07:47 - Overview of the Unbound Project

• 00:12:19 - Data from the Curiosity Score App

• 00:16:10 - The Importance of Reflection

• 00:20:50 - Building a Safe Community

• 00:24:09 - Upcoming Taster Sessions

• 00:29:35 - Creating a Non-Judgmental Space

• 00:34:37 - The Ripple Effect of Change

• 00:39:06 - Connecting Reflection to Business Success

• 00:43:52 - Understanding the Score App Results

• 00:48:03 - Benefits of Professional Associations

• 00:53:15 - Engaging with the Unbound Community

• 00:55:39 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Useful Links

• • Score App for Clinicians
  • Sign up for next free taster session - Monday December 8th 7pm
  • Unbound Project on Instagram 
  • Andy Thomas on Instagram
  • Andy Hosgood on Instagram
  • Andrew McCauley on Instagram

 

Host Matt Phillips - Speaker at Therapy Expo
If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (and anyone else for that matter!)'. Theatre B, 3.50pm on Day 1 (right before the wonderful Michelle Lyons!). 

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

Ep.263: 'Rehab Guru: The All-In-One Platform for Clinic Management & Exercise Prescription'

In Episode 263 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by Rehab Guru founders David Barrow and Simon Taylor. Designed for modern health professionals, Rehab Guru is an online platform that streamlines every aspect of your clinic, from bookings, treatment notes, invoicing to digital forms, alerts, and world-class exercise prescription.

David & Simon reveal new features & integrations (bookings, invoicing, treatment notes, Scan.com) and expanded customer support. Also discussed are new AI tools for transcribing notes, auto-generating and progressing exercise programs, secure UK data handling, and how the platform aims to reduce clinician burnout, improve patient follow-up, and simplify practice workflows.

Rehab Guru has a new partnership with the Better Clinician Project (Ben Cormack & Adam Meakins), meaning that Rehab Guru Exercise Prescription software licences now come with free membership of the Better Clinician Project, and vice-versa.

Like the STA, Rehab Guru will be at Therapy Expo this coming 26th & 27th of November at the NEC Birmingham, so if you are coming this year be sure to visit the STA stand at TE7, and Rehab Guru at stand TB31.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast

• 00:02:55 - David Barrow & Simon Taylor of Rehab Guru

• 00:07:53 - Understanding Rehab Guru1

• 00:12:02 - Enhancements and New Features

• 00:15:07 - Avoiding Burnout in Healthcare

• 00:15:33 - Pricing Strategies and Community Impact

• 00:18:31 - Partnering for Better Care

• 00:20:28 - Addressing Clinical Isolation

• 00:27:21 - Customer Support and Success

• 00:29:39 - AI Innovations in Healthcare

• 00:33:29 - Embracing AI in Practice

• 00:37:02 - Launching a New Clinic

• 00:44:00 - Creating a Patient-Centric Experience

• 00:47:48 - Exploring Scan.com Integration

• 00:50:07 - The Role of AI in Therapy

• 00:54:27 - Data Protection and AI Usage

• 00:58:51 - Therapy Expo Highlights and Offers

• 01:01:22 - Closing Remarks and Next Episode

Useful Links

• Rehab Guru Website
• Better Clinician Project Website
• Therapy Expo Website
• Sports Therapy Association Website
  

   

Host Matt Phillips - Speaker at Therapy Expo
If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (and anyone else for that matter!)'. Theatre B, 3.50pm on Day 1 (right before the wonderful Michelle Lyons!). 

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?
Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.