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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 all levels (including massage therapists, sports therapists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, etc.) up to date information on how to be a modern, successful, effective health care practitioner, with a gold star reputation for being able to help people in pain and/or looking for performance gains. The Sports Therapy Association (STA) is a professional representation for Sports Therapists, Sports Injury Therapists and Soft Tissue Therapists. We have worked passionately to develop a truly independent and ethical association that is committed to raising standards across the industry and progressing opportunities for our valued members.
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
This month on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, the focus is on ‘Women’s Health’, bringing you an amazing four part series of Women’s Health focussed episodes, with special guests including Christine Bird & Jo McEwan of Menopause Movement, Dr Gemma Parry from the English Institute of Sports, and Michelle Lyons of Celebrate Muliebrity.
In this Part 1 of the four episodes, entitled 'Avoiding the Booby Traps of Breast Weight Management', our special guest is Siobhan O'Donovan, aka ‘The Booby Physio’, who caused a storm of interest at last year’s Therapy Expo with her presentation about the impact that breast weight management can have on the physical, psychological and social health of women and girls.
In this hugely educational hour, Siobhan discusses this often-overlooked aspect of women's health and its profound effects, from sports performance to everyday comfort. Learn how internal support through posture and external support through proper bras can transform women's lives by reducing discomfort and enhancing health. Whether you're a therapist seeking to better serve your clients or simply interested in learning more about this vital topic, this episode offers valuable knowledge and perspectives.
Chapter Markers:
- 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast
- 00:02:47 - Meet Siobhan O'Donovan
- 00:12:16 - The Journey to Becoming the Booby Physio
- 00:16:21 - Understanding Breast Weight Management
- 00:34:32 - Relevance of Posture in Breast Weight Management
- 00:40:46 - Addressing the Myths of Aging in Women
- 00:44:19 - How common is having one breast bigger than the other?
- 00:47:25 - CPD Courses and the Gals Against Gravity Community
- 00:54:54 - Next week: 'Menopause: Bone Health & Muscle Mass'
Useful Links
- PostureFitting Website
- Gals Against Gravity Workshop
- PostureFitting on Facebook
- Siobhan O'Donovan on LinkedIn
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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.
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Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
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