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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

Saturday Nov 12, 2022
STA125: Countdown To Therapy Expo with Speakers Dr Claire Minshull and James Chapman
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
Saturday Nov 12, 2022
With just two weeks to go until Therapy Expo 2022 at the NEC Birmingham November 23rd & 24th, we talk with Dr Claire Minshull of Get Back To Sport and James Chapman of All About The Mind, both of whom will be presenting in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
- 5:50 Dr Claire Minshull and Get Back To Sport
- 9:50 Bettering our understanding as therapists
- 13:15 Dr Claire Minshull at Therapy Expo this year
- 15:10 James Chapman and All About The Mind
- 17:50 What is Mental health First Aid?
- 22:50 What Dr Claire Minshull hopes soft tissue therapists take away from her presentation 'Critical Differences Between Strength & Power' at Therapy Expo 2022
- 38:10 What James Chapman hopes soft tissue therapists take away from his presentation 'Mental Health First Aid' at Therapy Expo 2022
- 45:20 How can we improve the state of Mental Health in UK?
- 51:00 Let's Be Frank Podcast with Jack Coward & Ryan Smith (STA Regional Rep East of England)
- 52:30 Are soft tissue therapists of 2022 better educated in Strength & Conditioning?
- 57:40 Understanding boundaries in Mental Health as a soft tissue therapist
Useful Links:
- Dr Claire Minshull Website: Get Back To Sport
- James Chapman Website: All About The Mind
- Let's Be Frank Podcast with Jack Coward & Ryan Smith
- Therapy Expo Website
- STA Website
Our sincere thanks to Dr Claire Minshull and James Chapman for giving up their time to be guests on the show. Remember, Claire will be presenting 'Critical Differences Between Strength & Power' in the STA Theatre on Wednesday Nov 23rd at 3.15pm. James Chapman will be presenting 'Mental First Aid At Work' in the STA Theatre on Thursday Nov 24th at 3.30pm. See you there!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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

Sunday Nov 06, 2022
STA124 ’Have Your Say’ - November 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
On the first tuesday of every month on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we invite YOU to join us live on YouTube to 'HAVE YOUR SAY!'
Host Matt Phillips (creator of runchatlive.com) is joined by:
• Gary Benson - Founder of The Sports Therapy Association (STA)
• STA member Nicki Mansfield of Mansfield Massage & Movement in St Ives, Cambridgeshire
• STA Rep for Chester, Wirral, Manchester Benjamin Mace-Crossley of Repose Sports Massage and Injury Clinic
• STA member Stevie Barr at Fit Thru Life based in Glasgow
In this episode, as always recorded LIVE on YouTube then uploaded as a podcast, topics include:
- 3:05 Intro to our guests: Nicki Mansfield, Benjamin Mace-Crossley and Stevie Barr.
- 6:20 Gary Benson: 'Why I set up the Sports Therapy Association'
- 11:50 Gary Benson: The STA Supervision Policy
- 17:00 Nicki Mansfield: Moving from random CPD to having a vision
- 29:30 Benjamin Mace-Crossley: Studying Level 5 with The ST School, Moving onto Physiotherapy
- 35:10 Stevie Barr: From Biomechanics to Pain Science
- 41:20 Getting ready for Therapy Expo November 23rd & 24th 2022
- 43:22 Reflection on STA Podcast Ep.121: Sonia Fierro - Osteopath & Sports Therapist - talks about how her crossfit & lifting of weights was affected pre and post pregnancy. On the Wednesday at 9.15am in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo, Sonia will be joining the 'Women In Sports Therapy (WIST) round table discussion.
- 51:30 - Reflection on STA Podcast Ep.122: Liz Bayley. Liz will be presenting 'The Dancer's Foot' in the STA Theatre Thursday 10am
- 56:20 - Reflection on STA Podcast Ep.123: Bill Taylor. Widely recognised in the UK and internationally as one of the leading pelvic health physios in male pelvic floor dysfunction, Bill will be presenting 'Male Pelvic Health Red Flags’ in the STA Theatre Wed 23rd Nov 1.45pm at Therapy Expo.
- 1:05:37 - Sponsor Matt Phillips who is raising money for Cancer Research UK? Go to: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/matts-100-push-ups-giving-page-81
Useful Links
- Therapy Expo Website
- Sports Therapy Association (STA) Website
- Sponsor Matt Phillips raising money for Cancer Research UK
Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for the live recording, and of course everyone who leaves ratings & reviews for the podcast. STA members - be sure to use the STA discount when purchasing Therapy Expo tickets. If you are unsure of what the code is, please email admin@thesta.co.uk
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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

Sunday Oct 30, 2022
STA123: ’Male Pelvic Health Red Flags’ with special guest Bill Taylor
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
In Ep.123 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are joined by special guest Bill Taylor, widely recognised in the UK and internationally as one of the leading pelvic health physios in male pelvic floor dysfunction, with a special interest in the use of manual and exercise therapy in addressing this condition.
Bill will be presenting 'Male Pelvic Health Red Flags' in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo 2022 on on Day 1 (Wednesday 23rd November) at 1.45pm, and 10.35am in Theatre C.
Having taught widely in the UK, Europe and Israel on men’s health physiotherapy and male & female pelvic health, Bill is one of the few UK based Physiotherapists to work full-time in male and female pelvic health and has built one of the UK’s biggest pelvic health clinics at Taylor Physiotherapy in Edinburgh. He is also Consultant Physiotherapist for Scottish Ballet, was integral in the development of a full time physiotherapy service to the ballet and continues to work with dancers of all ages and abilities in his Edinburgh clinic. He is a visiting Lecturer at Edinburgh University where he contributes to the MSc in Dance Science and Education, teaching a Preventative Dance Injury Module, and also a visiting Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University where he teaches on the BSc/MSc Midwifery course and MSc Physiotherapy course.
Topics discussed in this episode include:
- 4:40 The advantage of the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo
- 6:10 Creation of Taylor Physiotherapy
- 10:30 We need more Sports Therapists to work as part of the Male Pelvic Health team.
- 14:18 Male Pelvic Health and suicide
- 17:15 Some people just need a good listening to
- 18:10 Common conditions within Male Pelvic Health
- 26:30 How can therapists help get past the taboo of male pelvic health
- 32:20 Cauda Equina and saddle paraesthesia
- 37:30 The need for education
- 48:00 How can Sports Therapists get involved with Male Pelvic Health
Useful Links:
- Taylor Physiotherapy Website
- Cauda Equina Syndrome by Tom Jesson & Rob Tyler
- Therapy Expo Website
- STA Website
Our sincere thanks to Bill Taylor for giving up his time to be a guest on the show. Remember, Bill will be presenting 'Male Pelvic Health Red Flags' in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo 2022 on on Day 1 (Wednesday 23rd November) at 1.45pm, and 10.35am in Theatre C. See you there!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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 Oct 22, 2022
STA122: ’The Dancer’s Foot’ with special guest Liz Bayley
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
Saturday Oct 22, 2022
In Ep.122 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are joined by special guest Liz Bayley, who will be presenting 'The Dancer's Foot' in the STA Theatre Therapy Expo 2022 November 23rd & 24th on the Thursday at 10am, and in the Keynote Theatre at 1.50pm.
When it comes to understanding & managing dance performance related injury, Liz Bayley has a wealth of experience. A professional dancer for 15 years including a year in Paris at ‘The Moulin Rouge’, Liz has worked as a sports therapist in the West End on shows such as ‘Wicked’, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Singing in the Rain’, ‘Shrek’, ‘Matilda’, and ‘Jersey Boys’.
Liz is currently the senior physio on Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ at the Lyceum Theatre, with the company West End Osteopathy. She is also a specialist performing arts physio with the world renowned ‘Trinity Laban’ in London and currently running here extremely popular ‘Foot and Ankle Fundamentals’ course.
Topics discussed include:
- 8:24 Liz Bayley link to blogs, podcasts, etc: https://linktr.ee/lizbayleyphysio
- 10:00 Crossover between working with Dancers and other performance athletes.
- 10:50 Being Head Physio at Disneys 'The Lion King' at The Lyceum
- 11:50 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance
- 14:30 Moving from Sports Therapy to Physiotherapy
- 19:35 Foot & Ankle Fundamental's Course with Liz Bayley & Lizzie Marlow
- 32:00 "Physio Level" - Sports Therapists: Know Your Worth!
- 36:00 Foot & Ankle Fundamental Course: working with calves
- 40:00 Soleus controversy on Twitter
- 47:00 Ankle Sprain Variations & Alternative Special Tests
- 59:00 Invitation from Liz to Sports Therapists: What would you like to see on the Foot & Ankle course? Email: lizbayleyphysio@gmail.com
- 60:00 Next week's guest: Bill Taylor - Male Pelvic Health Red Flags
Useful Links
Our sincere thanks to Liz Bayley for giving up her time to be a guest on the show. Remember, Liz will be presenting 'The Dancer's Foot' in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo on the Thursday at 10am, and in the Keynote Theatre at 1.50pm. See you there!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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

Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
In Ep.121 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our countdown to Therapy Expo 2022 November 23rd & 24th at the NEC Birmingham continues, bringing you speakers who will be presenting in the STA THEATRE across the two days.
In this episode, we are joined by Sonia Fierro, a qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist who has worked as part of the medical team of various elite sports - from GB Fencing, to GB Diving and Swimming and was part of the CrossFit Europe/Meridian Athlete Services team. Sonia is a nationally ranked Powerlifting athlete and holds the Italian Deadlift Record for the U57 category.
Sonia, who has herself recently had a baby, will be talking about how her crossfit and lifting of weights was/has been affected & adjusted pre & post pregnancy. Sonia is a hugely popular speaker at Therapy Expo, and has two presentations on the Thursday. She will also be in the STA Theatre on the Wednesday at 9.15am joining the 'Women In Sports Therapy (WIST) round table discussion.
Topics discussed include:
- 5:30 Sonia's CV
- 9:00 Sonia's decision to share her experience on Instagram
- 10:47 Disclaimer - none of the content of this episode is to replace professional medical advice!
- 12:55 Let's start the photos - prenatal exercise at around 30 weeks
- 16:30 Should one start new exercise during pregnancy?
- 18:40 Exercise can make pregnant women FEEL better, and that doesn't just mean yoga!
- 24:00 Does the increase in hormone Relaxin increase risk of injury during pregnancy?
- 26:40 Kettle Bell Swings, Overhead Squats and more...
- 27:58 Post Pregnancy exercise - how accurate are the guidelines?
- 31:30 The principles of progression and using a personal trainer
- 35:00 Rollercoaster of emotions
- 45:30 Breastfeeding & Calorie consumption
- 49:00 How does one find the time to exercise post pregnancy?
- 57:55 Sonia at Therapy Expo 2022
Useful Links
- Sonia's Website: https://recoverstronger.co/
- Sonia on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
- Sonia's CrossFit program during pregnancy & post natal early return to activity led by @christina_prevett from @thebarbellmamas.
- Sonia's Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist: Jenny @fourtherapy
- Therapy Expo Website
- STA Website
Our sincere thanks to Sonia Fierro (& her baby daughter!) for giving up her time to be a guest on the show! Remember, Sonia will be part of the Women In Sports Therapy's 'Round Table Chat' in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo on Wednesday 23rd October at 9.15am!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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

Sunday Oct 09, 2022
STA120: ’Have Your Say #3’ - October 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
On the first tuesday of every month on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we invite YOU to join us live on YouTube to 'HAVE YOUR SAY!'
Host Matt Phillips (creator of runchatlive.com) is joined by Gary Benson - Founder of The Sports Therapy Association (STA), Catherine Rimer - STA Rep for Leeds/ West Yorkshire, Becky Carroll - STA Regional Rep for South West, and Keith Burnett - STA Regional Rep for East Midlands & Neck Guru.
In this episode, as always recorded LIVE on YouTube then uploaded as a podcast, topics include:
- STA Auditing - STA Dropbox Folder: CPD statements & please label your files.
- Getting ready for Therapy Expo: November 23rd & 24th 2022
- 8:38 - James Earls & Evolution of Practice (STA Podcast Ep.119)
- 10.06 - Keith Burnett - Working In Elite Sport - Keith's 12 Year Journey
- 13:14 - Becky Carroll - Looking Back: Imposter Syndrome
- 15:07 - Gary Benson - Looking Back: Progressing from Manual Therapy to Movement
- 19:10 - Catherine Rimer - Looking Back: Changes in Narrative. Lessons from AnnaMaria Mazzieri & Paul Coker (STA Podcast Ep.118)
- 22:50 - Keith Burnett - Cervical Movement & Iron Maiden
- 26:00 - Keith Burnett - Beating snobbery in the World of Academia (STA Podcast Ep15)
- 34:20 - Keith Burnett - Treatment & Management of Neck Injury
- 36:50 - Dr Gary Mendoza (STA Podcast Ep.117): Make sure you see his presentation in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo 2022!
- 40:10 - Becky Carroll's recommendations for Therapy Expo: Dr Jenny Burrell 10am in the STA Theatre on Wednesday Nov 24th and the 'Women In Sports Therapy Podcast (WIST)' round table chat at 9am on Wednesday Nov 24th.
- 46:50 - Reminder of the Speaker Program in the STA Theatre at this year's Therapy Expo.
Useful Links
Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for the live recording, and of course everyone who leaves ratings & reviews for the podcast. STA members - be sure to use the STA discount when purchasing Therapy Expo tickets. If you are unsure of what the code is, please email admin@thesta.co.uk
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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 Oct 01, 2022
STA119: ’Understanding The Human Foot’ with special guest James Earls
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
In Ep.119 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our countdown to Therapy Expo 2022 November 23rd & 24th at the NEC Birmingham continues, bringing you speakers who will be presenting in the STA THEATRE across the two days.
In this episode, we are joined by James Earls, 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'.
Topics discussed include:
- 5:16 A chat with James about his long, long, long, career.
- 7:45 How conventions like Therapy Expo have now become more about education rather than just selling of products.
- 13:40 A look at the Born To Move website and courses offered https://www.borntomove.com/
- 16:50 Why James moved away from Anatomy Trains
- 21:00 How the teaching of anatomy needs to change
- 41:00 Assessing patients - limitations of static testing
- 48:30 Understanding how the mody interacts through gait analysis
- 52:50 James Earls: New book coming!
- 56:40 James Earls at Therapy Expo this year, Wed 23rd Oct at 11.30am in the STA Theatre
Useful Links
- Website: Born To Move
- Twitter: @_borntomove
- Instagram: @_borntomove
- Therapy Expo Website
Our sincere thanks to James Earls for giving up his time to be a guest on the show! Remember, James will be presenting in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo on Wednesday 23rd October at 11.30am!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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 Sep 24, 2022
Saturday Sep 24, 2022
In Ep.118 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we continue our countdown to Therapy Expo 2022 November 23rd & 24th at the NEC Birmingham, bringing you speakers who will be presenting in the STA THEATRE across the two days.
In this episode, we are joined by two fantastic educators from our industry: Anna Maria Mazzieri - Director of The School & one third of the Massage Collective; and Paul Coker - Owner of Move Physiotherapy & former Medical Director for Rocktape UK.
Anna Maria and Paul talk about their up & coming presentation at Therapy Expo 'Massage & Manual Therapy: A Modern View', taking place at 9am on Thursday 24th November in the STA Theatre. With the huge amount of experience these two excellent practicioners have, this is definitely an episode to watch/listen to!
Topics discussed include:
- Therapy Expo - the early days in Manchester
- This year's 'Hands on Hub' area at Therapy Expo
- How times have changed - no longer being defined by your job title
- An end to the 'hands on vs. hands off' debate
- Evidence Informed vs Evidence Based
- What is Soft Tissue Therapy?
- Physiotherapy: different career path to Sports Therapy
- 54:10 A look at the STA Theatre programme
- Paul and Anna Maria's key messages for soft tissue therapists.
Useful Links
- Website: The ST School
- Website: MoveCornwall
- Anna Maria on Twitter:
- Paul Coker on Twitter
- Therapy Expo Website
Our sincere thanks to Anna Maria Mazzieri & Paul Coker for giving up their time to be guests on the show! Remember, they will be presenting in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo at 9.15am on Thursday 24th November!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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

Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
In Ep.117 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we start the countdown to Therapy Expo 2022 November 23rd & 24th at the NEC Birmingham, bringing you speakers who will be presenting in the STA THEATRE across the two days.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Gary Mendoza, founder & director of ‘Stages of Change’, who will be presenting in the STA Theatre at 11.30am on Thursday 24th November: 'Understanding Your Client's Behaviour Change Journey.'
With a PhD in Nutrition and particular interest in the psychology of change, Dr Mendoza trained under the founders of Motivational Interviewing (MI) Professors Stephen Rollnick & William Miller, and has since completed advanced MI training, introduction to counselling and a level 5 diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Whether your client is rehabbing an injury or looking for performance gains, communication skills & an understanding of the foundational processes behind behavioural change play a vital role in helping them make the lifestyle changes they require.
Topics discussed include:
- How the website stagesofchange.co.uk can offer soft tissue therapists
- What is Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how can it help soft tissue therapists?
- The Stages of Change Model, developed by Prochaska in the 1970’s.
- The foundational processes behind Behavioural Change
- Tips on how to improve communication within the subjective consultation
- The foundational processes behind Behavioural Change
Useful Links
- Stages of Change Website
- Dr Gary Mendoza on Twitter
- Dr Gary Mendoza on Instagram
- Therapy Expo Website
Our sincere thanks to Dr Gary Mendoza for giving up his time to be a guest on the show! Remember, he will be presenting in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo at 11.30am on Thursday 24th November!
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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

Thursday Sep 08, 2022
STA116: ’Have Your Say #2’ - September 2022 - Therapy Expo Special
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
On the first tuesday of every month on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we invite YOU to join us live on YouTube to 'HAVE YOUR SAY!'
Host Matt Phillips, creator of runchatlive.com, is joined by Gary Benson, Founder of The Sports Therapy Association (STA), Dr Fiona Higgs, host of the Women in Sports Therapy Podcast (WIST), and Liam Richardson (Content Manager for Therapy Expo). In this episode, as always recorded LIVE on YouTube then uploaded as a podcast, topics include:
- This year's Therapy Expo on November 23rd & 24th at the Birmingham NEC (with guest Liam Richardson - Content Manager for Therapy Expo), including details of all speakers in the STA Theatre.
- Acupuncture & Dry Needling: Risk vs Reward (discussing the recent Ellen White announcement)
- Other STA news & events of interest to Sports Therapists & Sports Massage Therapists.
Useful Links
- Therapy Expo Website
- Sports Therapy Association (STA) Website
- Women In Sports Therapy Podcast (WIST)
Our sincere thanks to Liam Richardson of Therapy Expo for giving up his time to be a guest on the show. STA members - be sure to use the STA discount when purchasing Therapy Expo tickets. If you are unsure of what the code is, please email admin@thesta.co.uk
Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast 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