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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In Ep.112 of The Sports Therapy Association Podcast, guest host Mike Grice of Movement Therapy Education (once again standing in whilst regular host Matt Phillips of Runcatlive is on holiday) is joined by special guests Dr Claire Minshull of Get Back To Sport, talking about the critical differences between Strength & Power.
Dr Claire Minshull is one of the most renowned educators, rehab practitioners and researchers in our field. She has been a frequent guest on the Sports Therapy Asociation podcast, sharing her deep knowledge and passion for rehabilitation from injury and sharing evidence-based practices with health & fitness professionals from around the world.
As well as Direcor of the hugely popular Strength & Conditioning for Therapists education provider 'Get Back To Sport', Claire is also co-founder of the recently launched website jointapproach.co.uk, a multidisciplinary online solution working alongside the NHS to treat osteoarthritis related pain.
Useful Links
- Claire Minshull Website: https://getbacktosport.com/
- Joint Approach Website: https://jointapproach.co.uk/
Our sincere thanks to Dr Claire Minshull for giving up her time to be a guest on the show!
Want to join the Live Recording?
Episodes are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. 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.
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Want to know what it's like working as a therapist with elite athletes at the Commonwealth Games? In Ep.111 of The Sports Therapy Association Podcast, guest host Mike Grice of Movement Therapy Education (standing in whilst regular host Matt Phillips of Runcatlive is on holiday!) is joined by special guests Tim Allardyce of Rehab My Patient and STA member Nichola Smith of chamomilehealthholistic.uk.
Together, the three provide a fascinating insight into what it's like working with elite athletes, based largely on their recent experience working at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Topics discussed include:
- Tim Allardyce - range of roles at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Nichola Smith - working in clinic in Athlete Recovery Area
- Tim Allardyce - supporting Team Tonga
- Nichola Smith - finding the opportunity via the STA Facebook Page
- Aurora Paris - Sports Therapist working with Team Tonga Rugby 7s
- Typical daily treatments, amount of athletes seen
- Atmosphere at the Opening Ceremony at The Alexander Stadium
- Richard Weightman: Manager of Tonga 7s
- Nichola Smith - working within the multidisciplinary team
- Tim Allardyce - first aid & draining cauliflower ears
- Nichola Smith - role of Sports Psychology
- Tim Allardyce - looking after Swimmers
- Tim Allardyce - importance of hands on therapy
- How to get therapy experience at major athletic events
Useful Links
- Mike Grice Website: Movement Therapy Education
- Tim Allardyce Website: Rehab My Patient
- Nichola Smith Website: chamomilehealthholistic.uk
Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for the episode!
Want to join the Live Recording?
Episodes are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. 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.
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
In STA Ep110, we start a new series of monthly 'Have Your Say' episodes which will provide YOU the chance to to comment freely on this month's podcast episodes, and also any topics connected to the Sports Therapy & Sports Massage Therapy.
Joining host Matt Phillips of runchatlive is Gary Benson Founder of the STA, Dr Fiona Higgs of the Women In Sports Therapy Podcast and Scott Loynes Regional Rep Co-ordinator STA North East and Yorkshire.
Topics discussed include:
- How did the 'Focus on The Foot & Ankle' month go?
- Main points taken from STA107: Focus on Foot & Ankle’ Pt 1: ’Foot Anatomy’ with guests Dr Emma Cowley & Nick Knight - Having the confidence to tell your clients/patients that your approach has changed.
- Referring to other health care practicioners: clients pay us for an outcome.
- Main points taken from STA108: Focus on Foot Pt 2: ’Plantar Fasciitis... Or Is It?’ with guests Maddie Tate & Ian Griffiths - Special tests: remembering to use them but without forgetting the case history & psychosocial factors.
- Main points taken from STA109: ’The Evolving Foot’ with special guests James Earls and Lucy Wintle - Learning Anatomy: start with the whole body rather than individul components
- Having the confidence to tell your clients/patients that your approach has changed.
- Competitions on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Open Group
- The dangers of Sports Therapists and Sports Massage Therapists using protected titles like 'Physio' and ' Physical Therapist' in their social media posts & websites.
- Scott Loynes update for STA members: Member Coffee Chats & Clinic Chats - great way to network & learn from other fellow STA therapists
- Dr Fiona Higgs: Women in Sports Therapy Podcast update
- What's coming up in the STA for the month ahead
Useful Links
Our sincere thanks to everyone who joins us for the live recordings, and to everyone who downoads the podcast!
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
In Part 3 of our monthly focus on 'The Foot & Ankle', we welcome special guests James Earls and Lucy Wintle in an episode entitled 'The Evolving Foot'.
James Earls is a hugely popular writer, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration. He is the author of internationally acclaimed books including 'Understanding the Human Foot', 'Born To Walk' and 'Fascial Release for Structural Balance'.
Lucy Wintle, co-author of 'Understanding the Human Foot' is the founder & owner of Canterbury Pilates, with a particular interest in integrating fascial movement. Lucy is part of a team designing and delivering in depth movement and anatomy courses to already qualified teachers.
Topics in this episode include:
- A look at the books by James Earls, including news of Amazon bundle offer for 'Understanding The Human Foot' and 'Born To Walk' (at time of writing).
- How an understanding of the foot has affected the teaching of Pilates.
- How Anatomy has traditionally been taught in the wrong direction.
- Impact on how we act in clinic.
- The value of story telling & play in education.
- Letting go of the fear of tweaking our approach
- Evidence of the human transition to bipedal gait.
- A look at footwear - 'Crocs & Skechers'
- Details of courses run by Lucy & James
Useful Links
- Canterbury Pilates Website & Courses
- James Earls Website: Born To Move
- 'Born To Move' at The School, Bristol, November 2022
- 'Move To Integrate' with Owen Lewis
North London, September & October - 'Mind, Movement Matters'
St Regents Park November 15th
Our sincere thanks to James Earls & Lucy Wintle for giving up their time to be guests on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast.
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Our monthly focus on 'The Foot & Ankle' continues, and in this episode we turn our attention to the extremely common and yet notoriously tricky to treat condition known as 'Plantar Fasciitis', and how other conditions of the foot, ankle and indeed whole body need to also be considered when presented with common symptoms.
Joining us in this episode are Sports Podiatrists Maddie Tait of mtpodiatry.co.uk and Ian Griffiths of sportspodiatryinfo.co.uk. Maddie Tait and Ian Griffiths both have a huge amount of experience working with complex foot & ankle injuries. Maddie works closely with Foot and Ankle Consultants, Sports Medicine Doctors and Physiotherapists and has represented England in Hockey. Ian has spoken worldwide on the topics of lower limb biomechanics and foot orthoses, and is also a visiting lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, leading the biomechanics module on the MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
- 'Plantar Fasciitis', 'Plantar Fasciopathy' or 'Persistent Heel Pain' - does the label we use matter?
- The importance of a thorough subjective assessment.
- Recognising red flags.
- Tests that could highlight when further investigation is needed.
- Calcaneal squeeze test for potential stress fracture.
- Having the confidence to refer out.
- The relevance of lower back pain.
- Plantar fibromas.
- Statins and heel pain.
- Rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic disease.
- Fatty pad degeneration & gait adjustments
- Reminder of risk assessments for Covid-19
Useful Links
- Maddie Tate Website: https://www.mtpodiatry.co.uk/
- Ian Griffiths Website: https://sportspodiatryinfo.co.uk/
Our sincere thanks to Maddie Tate and Ian Griffiths for giving up their time to be guests on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast.
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
This month on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we start a new focus topic: 'The Foot & Ankle'. Three episodes, each one bringing you expert guests discussing and sharing their experience & knowledge regarding 'Foot & Ankle' injury management.
In this first episode, we look at the ANATOMY of the foot & ankle, with special guests Dr Emma Cowley, Director of 4D Podiatry & Senior Teaching Fellow at Southampton University, and Nick Knight, MSK/Sports Podiatrist & Owner of NK Sports Podiatry.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
- Why is the foot such an area of mystery?
- How the human foot differs from all other animals.
- Stiff big toes and the Windlass Mechanism
- How has our understanding of foot anatomy & function evolved?
- Podiatrists, Physios, Sports Therapists - there's good & bad in all professions.
- How do you tell patients that your approach to the foot & ankle has changed?
- Why do many educating bodies still turn out outdated information?
- Cadavers, Sweden and drilling pins into people.
- The importance of the words we use with patients.
- Reliability of tests for foot & ankle
- Overpronation - should we still use that word?
- Understanding 'pain' with the foot & ankle.
- CPD opportunity: Improving your assessment skills with Nick Knight (face-to-face in Romsey, UK)
- Research opportunity: Dr Emma Cowley's work at Southampton University
Useful Links
Our sincere thanks to Dr Emma Cowley and Nick Knight for giving up their time to be guests on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast.
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Whether you are running your own clinic or working as part of a team, how much attention do you pay to looking after your own Mental Health? Would you recognise the signs if you needed help? Would you know who to go to for support & advice?
In Part 4 of our month's 'Focus on BUSINESS', the topic is 'Mental Health for Business', with special guest James Chapman of AllAboutTheMind.com. James is an instructor for MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) and was a guest back in January 2021 in Ep.35 'Mental Health First Aid Training' talking about how as therapists we can support our patients/clients.
We are also joined by guest Emma Wardle, a graduate Sports Therapist, business & clinic owner Based In Farnborough, and South East Regional Rep for the Sports Therapy Association. Emma is also a previous guest on the show, back in November 2021 in Ep75 ‘Safety In Practice: Female Sports Massage Therapists’ which we thoroughly recommend you listen to.
* * * Apologies for the slight echo at times on the audio recording. * * *
Topics discussed in this episode include:
- Are mental health issues on the increase?
- How as therapists do we avoid 'taking our work home'.
- Are soft tissue therapists susceptible to mental health issues?
- Taking time between sessions.
- How much of an effect can recent world events have on our stress levels?
- Can Social Media have a negative effect on therapists' mental health?
- Specific tips for soft tissue therapists to self care & avoid burn out.
- How the 'Mental Health First Aid' course' can help therapists.
- The importance of listening to others when they try to help.
- The role of medication
- How to contact James Chapman & Emma Cowley
Useful Links
- James Chapman Website: Allaboutthemind.com
- Up & coming courses with James Chapman
- Emma Wardle Sports Therapy website
Our sincere thanks to James Chapman and Emma Wardle for giving up their time to be guests on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast.
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
In Part 3 of our month's 'Focus on BUSINESS', the topic is 'Social Media Marketing for Business', with special guest mentor and business development strategist Gilly Woodhouse.
Gilly Woodhouse is a Coach, Speaker, Trainer & Author who has been helping clinics become fully booked and profitable since 2013. With particular focus on guiding clinicians on how to avoid wasting time & money on stuff that doesn’t work, Gilly discusses in this episode ways that soft tissue therapists can streamline their business and social media marketing, save time, and be more efficient and profitable.
Topics discussed include:
- The fear of using social media effectively
- How to choose which social media platform you shoud; use to market your business
- Listening to & using the language of your clients to help with your marketing
- Successful marketing can be the same for any type of therapist
- What does a 'bad' social media presence look like?
- Typical mistakes business owners make when posting on social media
- How important is the time of day you send out posts?
- How much personal information should you share in your marketing?
- Understanding the 'Know-Like-Trust' principle
- Should you tailor your posts according to which platform you use?
- Using Facebook Communities for networking
- Is there a danger of posting too much on social media?
- Should soft tissue therapists still have a website?
- Is Wordpress the best platform to use for websites?
- Writing blogs for Linkedin
- How do you check if you are getting a return on your use of social media?
- Check out Gilly Woodhouse's '90 Day Recession Proof Program' for your business (details on website link below)
Useful Links
Our sincere thanks to Gilly Woodhouse for giving up her time to be a guest on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Our month's 'Focus on Business' continues on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, in an episode entitled ’How To Optimise Client Experience' with special guests Jemma Oliver & Andy Hosgood.
Jemma Oliver, creator of 'The Physio & Therapist Support Group' and Andy Hosgood, founder of 'Elevate Your Clinic' have a huge amount of experience in helping therapists manage & expand their businesses, and in this episode they guide us on how to optimise one of the most important factors in any business: client experience.
This episode includes some exceptional advice on how to optimise client experience, from pre-arrival to initial consultation, feedback to follow up. Also, how to measure what is working & where to focus time, effort and energy!
Topics discussed:
- History of the Physio & Therapist Support Group on Facebook
- Crossover of skillsets between being a good therapist and having a good business.
- The importance of the clinic environment, including staff hapiness in a multidisciplinary clinic.
- The benefits of having others critiquing your business, especially if you wirk alone.
- Being honest with yourself: you knpow deep down what your clinic needs!
- The benefits of having clients who speak their mind: listening to client feedback.
- Free E-book on Improving Your Clinic - Email: andy@elevateyourclinic.com
- Take a moment to think 'Who Am I? What's My Style?' and then making sure your marketing reflects that.
- Expectation matching
- People respond to people - make sure some of your marketing introduces the client to YOU. Clients want to come to therapists who are REAL.
- Andy's 'Let Me Hang Up Your Coat' story...
- Making sure your client understands the plan ahead.
- Making sure people book in again if they need or want it.
- How automated systems can help you
- How to get in contact with Jemma Oliver and Andy Hosgood.
Useful Links
- The Physio & Therapist Support Group on Facebook
- Elevate Your Clinic Website
- Free E-book on Improving Your Clinic - Email: andy@elevateyourclinic.com
Our sincere thanks to Jemma Oliver and Andy Hosgood for giving up their time to be guests on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
This month on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our focus is on the BUSINESS side of being a successful Soft Tissue Therapist.
As Sports Massage Therapists and Sports Therapists, many of us believe that the success of our clinic relies solely on our manual therapy skills. However, being a successful therapist in this challenging economic climate requires FAR more than that, and many clinics fail to reach optimum performance due to lack of BUSINESS acumen.
In this episode, special guest Tim Allardyce, Group Clinical Director, Founder of Rehab My Patient and NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur, will be discussing the FIVE most common business mistakes that soft tissue therapists make when trying to build a successful clinic.
Topics discussed:
- Has post-Covid provided a better economic climate for soft tissue therapists?
- Should we be preparing for a 2022 recession?
- Should you be putting up clinic prices, and if so how?
- The advantages of Mentorship
- The future of Sports Injury Fix
- Five most common mistakes made by soft tissue therapists:
- No. 5: Relying solely on massage
- No. 4: Not rebooking clients in
- No. 3: Not networking
- No.2: Not contacting old clients
- No. 1: Wasting money on advertising - How to get in contact with Tim Allardyce
Useful Links
- Twitter: @timallardyce
- Surrey Physio Website
- Rehab My Patient (Exercise Prescription Software)
Our sincere thanks to Tim for giving up his time to be a guest on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!
Please Support Our Podcast!
If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes.
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk