STA171: ’Functional Flexibility’ with special guest Sonia Fierro

'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, 11.30am on Day 2:

"Flexibility is one of the foundational components of movement and any activity; however, flexibility training is commonly misunderstood and its practice and prescription based on myths and generalisations. My practical session in the STA Update Theatre will build on the principles presented in my "Flexibility isn't dead" talk (Theatre B, 22 Nov 2023, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.); it will analyse case studies with examples from different sports and give the audience the opportunity to put theories into action to gain a deeper understanding of how to use flexibility within the rehab context."

About Sonia Fierro
Sonia Fierro is a qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist specialising in performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation and flexibility coaching. She has experience working in both private practice and within elite sport (GB Fencing, GB Diving & Swimming, Rugby) and has a particular interest in strength sports and functional fitness (Powerlifting, Weightlifting, CrossFit). She has been a competitive Powerlifting athlete herself holding an Italian Deadlift record. She is also an instructor for StickMobility UK, her own Recover Stronger educational courses and has recently launched a therapist mentorship for people who want to learn bridge the gap between clinic and fitness.

Sonia's Sessions at Therapy Expo

• 22-Nov-2023 14:30– 14:55 in THE STA THERAPY UPDATE THEATRE
  'Women In Sports Therapy Panel'
• 22-Nov-2023 16:00– 16:30 in Theatre B
  'Flexibility isn't dead: effective rehab & performance flexibility programming.'
• 23-Nov-2023 10:00– 10:30 in Theatre B
  'Back Pain and Lifting: the Why, When and How of training the Deadlift.'
• 23-Nov-2023 11:30– 11:55 in THE STA THERAPY UPDATE THEATRE
  'Functional Flexibility'

Useful Links

• Sonia Fierro on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
• Therapy Expo Conference Program

Our sincere thanks to Sonia Fierro for giving up her time to be a guest on the show, especially give the huge challenge of talking whilst her beautiful 18 month old daughter has other plans!

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