Sports Therapy Association Podcast

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.

Ep.262: ''MSK Conferences: How Much Do They Affect Your Clinical Practice?"

In Episode 262 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by guests Aimi Healey-Bracher, Sports Rehab Therapist at Praia Sports Rehab and Lead Therapist at Cardiff City FC Women, and Tristen Attenborough, educator & founder of Move Massage Pro, to discuss: ‘MSK Conferences: How Much Do They Affect Your Clinical Practice?'.

Aimi and Tristan share honest experiences from the recent 'STA & Hands-On Hub Conference' in Exmouth, and also Therapy Expo, the UK’s largest annual multi-disciplinary event, which is returning to the NEC Birmingham this year on the 26th & 27th of November. They talk about what inspires them, what they implement into every day practice, and how connection, clarity and evidence-informed talks influence their work.

They episode considers both the benefits of MSK conferences, such as networking, renewed confidence, exposure to new populations and topics, and the potential drawbacks, including cost, size, and sales-driven stands, and how conferences may best be used as a jumping-off point rather than a step-by-step solution. 

Useful Links

• Aimi Healey-Bracher on Instagram: @praiasportsrehab
• Aimi Healey-Bracher Website
• Tristan Attenborough on Instagram: @movemassagepro
• Tristan Attenborough 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.

Ep.261: ''Therapy Expo 2025 In Less Than A Month!" with Molly Benson & Charlotte Speer

In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Molly Benson, Therapy Expo Content Producer, and Charlotte Speer, Therapy Expo Show Manager. For those of you unaware, Therapy Expo 2025 is the UK’s largest multi-disciplinary event for professionals dedicated to preventing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and the 2025 conference is happening in less than a month, on the 26th & 27th of November at the NEC Birmingham.

Molly Benson and Charlotte Spear discuss what’s new for this year’s event - new theatres (Business Advice and Practical Skills), expanded CPD and exhibitor line-up, fresh speakers, and the value of in-person learning. The episode also covers discount codes and the October 31st deadline for getting maximum discount, and the new one-day ticket option that can be purchased by calling the delegate phone line on 0203 978 1665 or visiting the Therapy Expo website.  Full details of the speakers and exhibitors can also be found on the website. 

Matt Phillips - Speaker
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!). 

Useful Links

• Therapy Expo Website
• Therapy Expo on Instagram: @therapy_expo
• Therapy Expo on Twitter: @therapyexpo
• 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.260: '5 Things To Look For In An MSK Conference' with special guest Emily Gilbert

Happy Birthday to us! We’ve reached 5 years of weekly podcasts! 260 episodes, 260 weeks since we decided to record a show back in 2020 to help answer some of the questions that therapists had when they were finally allowed to go back to work after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.

Since then, we have grown into around 2000 downloads a month, thanks to our amazing guests who give up their time to share their experience & wise words to help, as our tagline says, put some evidence back into Soft Tissue Therapy. We don’t shout, we don’t make you feel stupid, our goal is to simply provide a safe, authentic space for you, the listener, to pause, reflect, connect and grow.

On that note, thank you everyone who joins us for the live recordings, watches on YouTube or Facebook, or listens to the podcast, especially if you have left a rating or review. We couldn’t & wouldn’t do this without you! 

In this 5 Year Anniversary episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by Emily Gilbert of frameworksportsmassage.com, who 8 years ago made a huge career change by moving from Biomedical Science to massage therapy, and in her own words has never looked back. As an evidence-based mobile sports massage therapist, Emily has been sharing some great information on Instagram, including some reflections on her experience at the recent
'STA & Hands ON Hub Conference' in Exmouth, in association with the ST School, and in this episode Emily gives her tips on the ‘Five Things To Look Out For In An MSK Conference."    

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00:00 - Happy 5 Year Birthday To The STA Podcast!
• 00:02:21- Meet Emily Gilbert of frameworksportsmassage
• 00:04:59 - Reflections on the STA & Hands On Hub Conference
• 00:18:52 - Five Things To Look Out For In An MSK Conference
• 00:22:29 - Creating Welcoming Spaces
• 00:23:03 - Diversity in Therapists
• 00:25:10 - Approachability of Speakers
• 00:29:17 - Space for Discussion
• 00:31:02 - Understanding Conference Value
• 00:36:59 - Mindset for Networking
• 00:41:00 - Upcoming Events and Opportunities
• 00:48:12 - Mentoring for Massage Therapists

Questionnaire
What do YOU want from a CPD Conference? We need (and would truly) appreciate YOUR input, by kindly answering the questions on this questionnaire. There is also a link and QR code on the homepage of the STA website and  ST School Website.

Useful Links

• Frameworksportsmassage website
• Instagram: @Frameworksportsmassage
• Mentoring For Massage Therapist: @frameworktalksmassage  

Next Podcast Episode:

• 8pm Tuesday October 28th: Ep261: 'Therapy Expo 2025 In Less Than A Month" with special guests Molly Benson - Content Producer, Charlotte Speer - Show Manager, Vernon Smeed - Business Development Manager. 

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.259 'Three Ways Clinicians Can Avoid Physical & Mental Burnout' with special guest Jenny Burrell

In Episode 259 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast - '3 Ways for Clinicians To Avoid Physical & Mental Burnout' - host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Jenny Burrell, Founder, CEO, Lead Tutor and Course Curator of Burrell Education.

With over 17 years in the business, Burrell Education is hugely respected in the industry, with courses designed to educate & support Women’s Health, Movement, Fitness, Physiotherapy, Soft Tissue Therapy and Coaching professionals. In this episode, Jenny Burrell talks about her latest course 'BRIEF COACHING', designed to provide the all-important skills to help health professionals avoid physical & mental burnout, skills that are all too often missing from traditional industry qualifications.

Jenny explains how shifting from a ‘fixer’ mindset to a partnership with clients, asking better questions, and setting clear contracts can protect both practitioners and patients. Also discussed is spotting red flags and referrals, pricing and workload adjustments, and why listening more can improve outcomes and career longevity.

Useful Links

• Burrell Education Website
• Brief Coaching Course (Save £100 if booked before 31/10/25)
• Burrell Education on Facebook
• Burrell Education on Instagram 

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.258 'New Perspectives On Fascia' with Dr Claire Melanie Boucher and Dr Kyra De Coninck

In Episode 258 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, entitled 'New Perspectives On Fascia', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests from the University of Kent - Dr Claire Melanie Boucher, Lecturer in Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, and Dr Kyra De Coninck, Senior Lecturer, School of Sport & Exercise Sciences.

The episode looks at the differences between superficial and deep fascia, the limits of current imaging, and why effects of touch often involve fluid, neural and psychosocial factors as well as connective tissue.

Key takeaways for clinicians from this episode include:

• use a patient-centred, individualized approach
• recognise touch and gentle techniques can create a ‘window’ to enable movement and rehabilitation
• be patient—structural fascia changes are slow
• combine fascial work with movement, strength and broader care strategies.

If you are interested in remaining up-to-date on the topic of fascia, pay a visit to The Fascia Research Society website, where there is a wealth of information, including a new webinar series. 


Chapter Markers

• 00:00:18 - Introduction to New Perspectives on Fascia
• 00:03:04 - The Importance of Feedback for Conferences
• 00:04:34 - Meet the Researchers: Dr Claire Boucher and Kyra De Coninck
• 00:07:31 - Claire’s Journey into Fascia
• 00:07:41 - Kyra’s Exploration of Chronic Pain
• 00:13:13 - The Role of Nervous System in Fascia
• 00:18:46 - The Connection Between Systems
• 00:36:29 - Understanding Touch and Fascia
• 00:45:00 - The Interplay of Fascia and Pain
• 00:54:59 - Patient-Centered Approaches in Therapy
• 00:59:30 - Embracing Individualized Treatment
• 01:06:27 - Conclusion and Future Directions in Fascia Research

About The Guests
In 2023, Dr Claire Melanie Boucher completed her PhD at The University of Kent, titled “Can ultrasound imaging be used to detect adaptations in the thoracolumbar fascia of people with lower back pain?” She currently continues her research to investigate fascia.

Dr Kyra De Coninck's PhD thesis investigates how ultrasound imaging can be used to measure the differences in thoracolumbar fascia, in the lower back, in a range of populations with lower back pain. She has presented her research at conferences and scientific meetings in UK, Canada, Italy and Romania, and presented on the subject of fascia & tissue repair at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court, the European School of Osteopathy and the Third International Fascia Research Congress in Vancouver.

Useful Links

• The Fascia Research Society

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.