STA218 'Women In Sports Therapy At Therapy Expo 2024' with special guest Sonia Fierro

In Ep.218 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Sonia Fierro, Sports Therapist & Osteopath, and new host of the Women In Sports Therapy Podcast & Community.

Some of you will already know Sonia Fierro as a super popular speaker at Therapy Expo, but for listeners who are not aware, Sonia has a vast history of working in both private practice & within elite sport, including GB Fencing and GB Diving, as well as in Swimming and Rugby. As Founder of Recover Stronger, Sonia has a particular interest in strength sports and functional fitness, and has herself been a competitive Powerlifting athlete, holding an Italian Deadlift record.

During this hour, Sonia shares her insights into the challenges women face in sports therapy and the importance of community support. She delves into the aims of the Women in Sports Therapy (WIST) initiative, which seeks to create a supportive community for women in the field. Sonia considers the societal challenges women encounter, the need for more flexible scheduling, and the importance of empowering women to take their place in the industry. We explore the nuances of women's experiences in sports therapy, the significance of confidence, and the steps needed to create a more inclusive environment.

Sonia Fierro at Therapy Expo - Day 1 (Nov 27th 2024)

• 10.15 – 10.40 in THE STA THERAPY UPDATE THEATRE
  ‘Women in Sports Therapy: Building a Stronger Community’ 
  - Sonia Fierro, Gemma Puzas, Christien Bird  
• 11:05– 11:35  Theatre B
  'Empowering Pregnant and Post-partum Athletes: Debunking Myths and Optimising Recovery in the New Era of Exercise'
  -Sonia Fierro
• 12:20– 12:45  The STA Therapy Update Theatre
  'Empowering Pregnant and Post-partum Athletes: Q&A with Sonia Fierro'
  -Sonia Fierro
  
• 14:50– 15:35  Theatre C
  'Challenging Women's Health Inequalities Within the Therapy Sector' 
  

  - Sonia Fierro, Gemma Parry, Sarah Jones, Danielle Alebon

Chapter Markers: 

• 00:00:18 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast
• 00:02:17 - Introducing Sonia Fierro
• 00:04:02 - Inclusivity
• 00:06:17 - Women in Sports Therapy
• 00:10:14 - Confidence and Communication
• 00:13:00 - Sonia’s Journey in Powerlifting
• 00:17:32 - Empathy in Therapy
• 00:24:16 - Listening to Patients’ Experiences
• 00:26:52 - Overcoming Weightlifting Myths
• 00:32:17 - Women in Sports Therapy Community
• 00:34:24 - Sonia's Presentations at Therapy Expo
• 00:39:40 - Women’s Health Inequalities Panel
• 00:42:51 - Insights from Therapy Expo
• 00:46:36 - Future Plans for Recover Stronger
• 00:49:27 - Closing Remarks and Next Episode

Useful Links

• Sonia Fierro on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
• Women In Sports Therapy Community: @UK_WIST
• Therapy Expo Website

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