The STA Clinician Podcast

Ep.279 'Collaboration: Therapy Show 2026 & Beyond' with Kate Williams, Sarah Catlow, Gary Benson

The Sports Therapy Association (STA), The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) are widely recognised as the three main professional membership bodies specifically representing Sports Therapists in the UK.

In Ep.279 of the STA Clinician Podcast 'Collaboration: Therapy Show 2026 & Beyond', host Matt Phillips is joined by representatives from each of these professional membership bodies, who discuss how by working together in collaboration the Sports Therapy Industry can move forwards & upwards. They also reflect on what’s in store at this year’s Therapy Show, formerly known as Therapy Expo, which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham this November, on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th.  

Representatives from the three professional bodies: 
• Kate Williams, Head of Education at The SST (Society of Sports Therapists)
• Sarah Catlow, Chair of the STO (Sports Therapy Organisation)
• And Gary Benson, founder of the STA (Sports Therapy Association)

The panel discusses conference goals, public education, professional membership, education standards, and the language around diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The episode highlights opportunities for unified messaging, better accreditation and training, and the power of multidisciplinary events to raise standards, protect patients, and support practitioners across the sector.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:15 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast
• 00:02:32 - Introducing guests Kate Williams, Sarah Catlow and Gary Benson
• 00:04:42 - Reflections on Therapy Expo 2025
• 00:07:20 - Collaboration: The Society of Sports Therapists (SST), The Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) and the Sports Therapy Association (STA)
• 00:10:33 - Clinical Decision Making
• 00:12:27 - The Diagnosis Debate
• 00:17:30 - Addressing Public Awareness
• 00:20:27 - The Value of Professional Membership
• 00:22:53 - Supporting New Graduates
• 00:24:49 - The Importance of Standards
• 00:31:44 - Concerns About Therapy Show 2026
• 00:35:29 - Pricing and Accessibility
• 00:38:07 - Future Collaborations
• 00:43:22 - Ensuring Quality Education
• 00:50:44 - Conclusion and Future Events

Useful Links

• The Society of Sports Therapists Website
• The Sports Therapy Organisation Website 
• The Sports Therapy Association Website
• Therapy Show Website
• STA South Conference 2026 - Saturday May 9th
• STA Midlands Conference 2026 - Saturday June 20th
• Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians Facebook Group 

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.278 'Why is Therapy Expo now Therapy Show?' with guest Liam Richardson, Content Manager

In Ep.278 of the STA Clinician Podcast, entitled 'Why is Therapy Expo now Therapy Show?’ host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Liam Richardson, Content Director of Therapy Show.

Liam explains why Therapy Expo, thirteen years after it first started, has now been rebranded as Therapy Show, including a focus on better content and attendee experience, new practical and business-focused sessions, speaker line-up highlights, and ticketing details for the 25–26 November event at the NEC Birmingham (England).

Liam explains the reasons behind the new advisory and education committees, improvements to theatre sizes and interactive spaces, networking plans, and how organizers are working to make the show more inclusive and engaging for first-time visitors and neurodivergent clinicians.

If you are a neurodivergent clinician, whether it be through formal diagnosis or not, you are welcome to join the Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians Facebook Group. Host Matt Phillips, creator of the group, will be consulting & updating members on developments for a more inclusive space at Therapy Show this year, including the planned 45-minute panel debate that Matt will be hosting.        

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:15 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast
• 00:02:12 - Introducing Content Manager Liam Richardson
• 00:04:15 - The Evolution of Therapy Expo
• 00:06:34 - What Caused the Rebrand?
• 00:08:47 - Enhancing Attendee Experience
• 00:14:56 - Speaker Lineup Highlights
• 00:17:14 - Addressing Advisory Board Concerns
• 00:18:57 - Ticket Pricing Strategy
• 00:31:03 - Networking Opportunities at the Show
• 00:34:02 - Making the Show Neurodivergent Friendly
• 00:37:06 - Communication is Key
• 00:45:19 - Collaboration and Future Discussions

Useful Links

• Therapy Show Website
• Therapy Show on Instagram
• Therapy Show on Facebook
• Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians Facebook Group  

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.277 'How AI is Revolutionizing MSK Rehabilitation’ with Tim Allardyce

In Ep.277 of the STA Clinician Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Tim Allardyce, founder of Rehab My Patient, who talks about how integration of AI into MSK rehab is revolutionising MSK Rehabilitation. The discussion looks at how Artificial Intelligence can support time-saving prescription, age & context-appropriate plans, data privacy & safety, and real clinic use-cases (note-taking, complaints, contracts). Tim explains how AI should support - not replace - clinicians, how it really doesn't need to be that expensive in 2026, using real examples from the exciting AI developments in ‘Rehab My Patient’ exercise prescription software.

Tim also talks about his trip starting April 10th to summit Island Peak (6,189m), Mount Everest (8,848m) and 
Lhotse (8,851m), to raise money for The Osteopathic Foundation, St. Dunstan's Education Group, The Sherpas, and Guy's & St. Thomas' Charity. We wish Tim the upmost of luck. Just Giving page is in the links. 

Useful Links

• Rehab My Patent AI Video 
• Rehab My Patient Website
• Rehab My Patient on Instagram
• Tim Allardyce Summit Everest Just Giving Page 
• Tim Allardyce Summit Everest YouTube Channel

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.276 'A New Lens: Physioethology’ with guests Matt Low and Anna Maria Mazzieri

Matt Low, Consultant Physiotherapist at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, is one of the authors (along with Roger Kerry, Fiona H. Moffatt & David A. Nicholls) of the 2025 paper 'Physioethology: A Post-Humanist Perspective On Physiotherapy'. The paper argues that modern physiotherapy, and indeed all hands‑on MSK professions, still rely too heavily on a mechanical, human‑centred view of the body. Using ideas from philosopher Gilles Deleuze and psychoanalyst Félix Guattari, the authors propose “Physioethology,” which sees bodies as dynamic, relational, and shaped by interactions with people, environments, and non‑human factors.

In this episode of the STA Clinician Podcast, Matt Low & Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of the ST School and a PhD student at Health Sciences University, join host Matt Phillips to discuss elements of the 2025 paper, focusing on what bodies can do in context, and recognising affect, relationality and events as central to health. The discussion covers practical implications for manual therapists — from therapeutic room design and outdoor or community settings to seeing non‑human factors as part of care — and how small changes can broaden clinical impact.

Listen now (or watch the live recording on YouTube) to reflect on the philosophical assumptions behind your practice, consider simple environment‑centred adjustments you can try now, and follow the episode notes for links to the open‑access paper and related resources.

Useful Links

• Free Access: Physioethology: A Post-Humanist Perspective On Physiotherapy
• Matt Low on Linkedin
• Anna Maria Mazzieri On Linkedin
• The Centre for Pain and Active Inference (PAIn) at Health Sciences University

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.274 'Understanding Pain in 2026: Part 3 - The Gender Pain Gap' with Dr. Rachel Dewar-Haggart

"Research consistently shows that women experience more MSK pain than men, have it taken less seriously, and are more likely to receive delayed or inadequate treatment compared to men." 
In Part 3 of this month's focus 'Understanding Pain in 2026' on the STA Clinician Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Dr.Rachel Dewar-Haggart, who discusses the '𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐩' that we see across multiple domains, including prevalence of MSK conditions, pain severity, diagnostic delays, treatment disparities, and healthcare‑provider bias.

The episode discusses biological factors like hormones, the impact of diagnostic overshadowing, racial and socioeconomic disparities, and the need for better clinician communication, continuity of care, and pelvic health support.

Practical recommendations include listening, validating patient experiences, asking about menstrual and life-course factors, promoting continuity and pelvic health services, and acknowledging when answers aren’t known while working collaboratively on management strategies.

Dr.Rachel Dewar-Haggart is a Postdoctoral Qualitative Researcher within the Medical Sociology & Health Experiences Research Group at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast
• 00:04:40 - Introducing special guest Dr. Rachel Dewar-Haggett
• 00:09:08 - Understanding the Gender Pain Gap
• 00:16:31 - The Impact of Hormones on Pain
• 00:21:46 - Diagnostic Overshadowing in Women’s Health
• 00:30:09 - Unconscious Bias in Pain Perception
• 00:39:09 - The Importance of Listening
• 00:51:24 - Cultural Influences on Pain Perception
• 00:59:57 - Conclusion and Future Discussions

Useful Links

• Dr Rachel Dewar-Haggart: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences website 
• Dr Rachel Dewar-Haggart on Linkedin
• Predicting intentions towards long-term antidepressant use in the management of people with depression in primary care: A longitudinal survey study
• See My Pain Campaign | Nurofen UK
• Henrietta Lacks - BBC Article 
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Book on Amazon UK
• Sports Therapy Association Website

Other Episodes 

• Part 1 - Ep.272 with Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson and Ben Whybrow - 'An Introduction to Understanding pain in 2026'

• Part 2 - Ep.273 with special guests Prof Dave Newell and Anna Maria Mazzieri - 'Predictive Processing & Active Inference' 

• 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.273 'Understanding Pain in 2026 - Pt2/4 - Predictive Processing & Active Inference'

In Part 2 of our focus this month on ‘Understanding Pain in 2026’, we take a look at Predictive Processing (the brain guessing what is happening and outputting pain when it predicts danger) and Active Inference (the brain acting to confirm or update these guesses, shaping how you move, feel, and interpret sensations). 

Joining host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive.com are special guests Professor Dave Newell, Head of The Centre for Pain & Active Inference Research at Health Sciences University, and Anna Maria Mazzieri, a PhD student at Health Sciences University, and Director of The ST School.  

The episode discusses how the brain builds models, predicts sensory input, and acts to minimize prediction error -  shaping movement, sensation and chronic pain. The conversation covers embodiment, precision, therapeutic alliance, and practical implications for clinicians, including sense-making, creating safe liminal spaces, graded exposure and using touch as a communication tool.

Listeners are invited & encouraged to re-listen for deeper understanding and to use the episode’s insights to rethink clinical reasoning and patient-centred approaches to pain management.

Chapter Markers

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast
• 00:01:38 - Meet Professor Dave Newell and Anna Maria Mazzieri
• 00:03:25 - Anna-Maria’s PhD Journey
• 00:05:22 - The Centre for Pain & Active Inference Research
• 00:06:58 - Understanding Active Inference
• 00:15:46 - The Role of Active Inference
• 00:21:35 - Clinical Applications of Active Inference
• 00:23:17 - Contextual Factors in Pain
• 00:29:46 - The Concept of Self-Evidencing
• 00:37:38 - Chronic Pain and Active Inference
• 00:38:35 - Listener Questions
• 00:42:15 - Therapeutic Alliance in Pain Management
• 00:45:50 - Co-Creation in Therapy
• 00:48:30 - The Complexity of Pain
• 00:53:42 - Conclusion and Next Steps

Special Guest Links

• Website: The Centre for Pain and Active Inference (PAIn) Research at HSU
• Professor Dave Newell on Facebook
• Website: The ST School 
• The ST School on Facebook

Further Reading

• An Embodied Predictive Processing Theory of Pain Experience
• Therapeutic Alliance as Active Inference: The Role of Therapeutic Touch and Synchrony
• MASSAG model: Towards an integrative neuroscience framework linking emotional trauma, pain, and mechanisms of force-based manipulations
• Mark Miller on Predictive Processing - Todd Hargrove on Substack

Other Episodes 

• Part 1 - Ep.272 with Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson and Ben Whybrow - available on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and all popular podcast apps.

• 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.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.