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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
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
#STA84 ’CrossFit Pt3: Flexibility & Mobility’ with special guest Sonia Fierro
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
In Part 3 of this month's Focus on #CrossFit, recorded as always LIVE on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page & YouTube channel, we focus on #Flexibility & #Mobility Training.
Joining us, we welcome back Sports Therapist & Osteopath Sonia Fierro, who was also our guest in Part 2 of our CrossFit Focus, along with with Chiropractor Robert Crowley.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- The difference between flexibility, mobility and stretching
- How do flexibility & mobility requirements in CrossFit compare to other activities?
- Different types of flexibility training: Active, Passive, Static, Dynamic.
- How much of a requirement is flexibility & mobility for CrossFit?
- The squat: potential mobility issues in ankles and hips.
- How easy is it improve your Flexibility & Mobility?
- Using flexibility training to reduce flexibility & improve control, e.g. hypermobile athletes
- How useful are online CrossFit apps?
- The advantages of the Stick Mobility training System
About Our Guests:
Sonia Fierro is a qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist. She 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.
Social Media Links:
- Sonia Fierro on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
- Website: recoverstronger.co
- Receive Course Updates from Sonia Fierro
A huge thanks to Sonia for giving up her time to once again join us!
NEXT WEEK!
We are thrilled to announce that in the final instalment of our Focus on CrossFit next week on Tuesday, January 25th at 8pm (UK time), our special guest will be none other than Michaela Breeze MBE!
Michaela Breeze is the most decorated British female weightlifter ever, representing Great Britain at two separate Olympics, 6 commonwealth medals over 4 games and a wealth of other international appearances! Recovering from a broken back, she continued to fight through injury to set 2 British records, culminating in an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the sport of Weightlifting. Michaela is also a commentator for the Olympic Broadcasting Services (BBC, CBC and NBC) for Olympic Weightlifting.
Join us LIVE next Tuesday via either our YouTube channel or Facebook Page.
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Videocast & Podcast, we continue our January Focus on #CrossFit.
In Part 1, guests Robert Crowley & Sonia Fierro talked about the history of CrossFit, its evolution, common myths & misconceptions. This week in Part 2, guests Professor Mark Wilson, Crossfit Coach Natalie Grainger and Soft Tissue Therapist Anna Maria Mazzieri discuss 'CrossFit Injury: Management & Prevention'.
Warning: There are two moments including swear words in this episode. Not suitable for youngsters or the easily offended!
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Is injury within CrossFit as high as its reputation suggests?
- How inclusive is CrossFit? Who can benefit?
- What are the most common factors that lead to injury within CrossFit?
- What are some of the most common injuries in CrossFit?
- How much emphasis in CrossFit is placed on biomechanics and movement patterns?
- To what extent can coach & therapist communication help people with CrossFit injuries?
- How does understanding the psychology of your client help in CrossFit?
- How much variance is there between CrossFit Gyms (Boxes) and Coaches?
- How much variance is there between Therapists?
- Where can one quality information on CrossFit Programming and Evidence Based Therapy?
About Our Guests:
Prof. Mark Wilson
Professor of Performance Psychology at the University of Exeter, Head of Department for Sport and Health Sciences.
Natalie Grainger
Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach at CrossFit Pi in East Devon. She was a helicopter pilot with Commando Helicopter Force in the Royal Navy for 10 years.
Anna Maria Mazzieri
Soft Tissue Therapist and Educator. Director & Lead Tutor 'The School', providing Injury Rehabilitation, Sports and Remedial Massage Courses in the South West of England. Anna Maria is also a third of 'The Massage Collective'.
Links of Interest:
- Prof. Mark Wilson: Research Gate
- Prof. Mark Wilson on Twitter: @markwilson_psy
- Natalie Grainger on Instagram: @natgraingerpt
- Training & Programming: Built By Atlas
- Anna Maria Mazzieri on Twitter: @am_mazzieri
- The School Website: https://thestschool.co.uk/
A huge thanks as always to our guests for giving up their time and everyone who joined us live for the recording!
We continue our focus on CrossFit next Tuesday, January 18th at 8pm (UK time) with more special guests. Join us LIVE via either our YouTubechannel or Facebook Page.
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
STA82 ’CrossFit Focus: Part 1’ with special guests Robert Crowley and Sonia Fierro
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Happy New Year! January 2022 on the Sports Therapy Association Videocast & Podcast sees the start of a new season, with a focus this month on... CROSSFIT.
In the first of four CrossFit episodes, we have the pleasure of being joined by special guests Robert Crowley & Sonia Fierro. Together they take a look at:
- The origins of CrossFit
- Myths and misconceptions in the perception of CrossFit
- Scaling (progression & regression)
- The benefits of CrossFit
- How CrossFit has become more accessible to a larger audience
About Our Guests:
Robert Crowley is a Chiropractor, specialising in treatment of CrossFit and weightlifting athletes. Robert was Clinical Lead of Athlete Services for CrossFit Games Europe/Meridian Regionals 2014-2017. He is a Lecturer at London South Bank University, and also provides specialist courses in treatment of weightlifting injuries for 'Recover Stronger' with Sonia Fierro.
Sonia Fierro is a qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist. She 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.
Social Media Links:
- Robert Crowley on Instagram: @jackedchiro
- Sonia Fierro on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
- P10 Premium Fitness Gym
- P10 Fitness Sports Injury Clinic
- Gain Recovery: Chiropractic & Sport Rehab
A huge thanks to both Rob and Sonia for giving up their time to open up our January 'Focus on CrossFit' month!
We continue our focus on CrossFit next Tuesday, January 11th at 8pm (UK time) with more special guests. Join us LIVE via either our YouTubechannel or Facebook Page.
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
And so we reach the final part of our December 'Focus on Fascia', and at the same time the last episode of 2021!
In this OPEN GROUP DISCUSSION on Fascia we are joined by special guests:
- Liz Bayley: Physiotherapist, Sports Therapist, Psychology Graduate and former professional dancer (also our guest in Ep. 33 & 60).
- Ian Linane: Podiatrist & Fascial Manipulation Therapist at Podia-clinic and trainer in manual therapy at Infigo Education.
- David Poulter: Developer alongside Robin McKenzie of the McKenzie Institute International Diploma course, presenter of international courses including “Patients have all the Answers”, “Telling isn’t Teaching”, and “Manual techniques in a Patient Centred Paradigm.” Currently works as a consultant through his own company MT3 and online mentoring program for clinicians.
Together, the guests reflect on questions sent in following our two Fascia Episodes - Ep79 with Julian Baker of Functional Anatomy & Ana Barretxeguren of Evolve Movement Education, and Ep.80 with Walt Fritz of 'Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars' and Tania Velásquez, founder of Pinpoint Education. Questions are also taken from the live audience who joined us via the STA Facebook page and STA YouTube channel.
Questions discussed include:
- "I have heard that we cannot change the structure of Fascia with our hands. How do explain the changes that I see at the end of treatments?"
- "My clients feel better at the end of my treatments. Who cares what is happening under my hands?"
- "Why does everyone criticize the word ‘release’? My clients are tense when they come to see me. I release that tension. The client just wants to feel better. They do not care what words we use."
- "If we don't know what is happening under our hands, how can we get Client Consent?"
- "I've just finished a degree that taught me myofascial release, trigger points and myofascial meridians. has this all been a waste of time?"
Topics discussed include:
- The role of the nervous system in manual therapy
- The Biopsychosocial model
- Placebo vs Contextual Effect
- Allied health Professionals, Sports Therapy & Regulation
- How to move on from outdated theories
A huge thanks to our guests Liz Bayley, Ian Linane and in particular the highly respected David Poulter, who despite initial technical difficulties managed to join us from Coon Rapids, Minnesota, US.
Links of Interest:
- Liz Bayley on Twitter
- Ian Linane Podiaclinic
- Ian Linane at Infigo Eucation
- David Poulter on Twitter
- David Poulter at GetBetterOnline
- David Poulter Blog: 'Placebo: Much Ado About Nothing'
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
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
STA80 ‘Focus on Fascia, Part 2‘ with special guests Walt Fritz and Tania Velásquez
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
And so our December 'Focus on Fascia' continues! Last week in Ep.79 we were joined by highly esteemed Julian Baker of Functional Anatomy and Ana Barretxeguren of Evolve Movement Education.
*Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. We are normally crystal clear!*
This week we welcome to the show live from New York & Florida: Walt Fritz and Tania Velásquez. Walt, our guest in Ep.32 back in January 'Manual Therapy in 2021', has been teaching Massage, Occupational, and Physical Therapists for over two decades. Having trained and worked for some of the pioneers of Myofascial Release (MFR), Walt decided it was time to move the traditional MFR narrative from its historical roots into more modern and accepted narratives of neurological explanation. His 'Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars' are helping therapists worldwide move beyond the traditionally teachings of fascia work.
Tania Velásquez is the founder of Pinpoint Education, an educational resource platform for massage professionals, manual therapists, and bodyworkers. She is also adjunct faculty at the Pacific College-NY campus where she teaches orthopedic/sports massage and kinesiology.
A huge thanks to both Walt and Tania for giving up their time to open up our December 'Focus on Fascia' month!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Next week on December 21st, we are holding a LIVE open group discussion on Fascia related topics raised during our two expert episodes. If you would like to come up on camera and take part in the live recording, please email: matt@thesta.co.uk. Otherwise, come along and have your say in the Live comments section! Non STA members as always welcome!
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
STA79 ‘Focus on Fascia, Part 1‘ with special guests Julian Baker & Ana Barretxeguren
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
This December, we are devoting the whole month to the topic of FASCIA!
In the first of two 'expert episodes', we have the pleasure of being joined by Julian Baker & Ana Barretxeguren. Together they tackle the task of defining what fascia is, its function and how the last 30 years of research has seen our understanding of fascia evolve.
Warning: The VIDEO recording of this episode available on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and Sports Therapy Association Website includes images of cadaveric dissection which are not suitable for younger viewers and some adults. We discuss how dissection classes can help improve a therapist's understanding of the role of fascia in the human body.
About Our Guests:
Julian Baker is founder of the European College of Bowen Studies and functionalanatomy.com. Julian has taught thousands of students over the years the skill of The Bowen Technique, a non invasive system of fascial release. The author of two books on Bowen and Fascia, Julian has contributed hundreds of articles about bodywork, fascia, dissection and the human form. His hugely popular courses & webinars are available at functionalanatomy.com
Ana Barretxeguren is creator of Moving Fascia® and evolvemovementeducation.com. Ana studied Visceral Manipulation with the Barral Institute and studies anatomy through human dissection. She has a PgDip in Anatomical Sciences and is the founder of Brighton Pilates Studio.
Links to topics mentioned during this episode:
- Gil Hedley: Fascia and stretching: The Fuzz Speech
- Gil Hedley "Reconsidering the Fuzz"
- https://functionalanatomy.com/
- https://www.evolvemovementeducation.com
A huge thanks to both Julian and Ana for giving up their time to open up our December 'Focus on Fascia' month!
We continue our focus on Fascia next Tuesday, December 14th at 8pm (UK time) with special guests Walt Fritz of 'Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars' & Tania Velásquez of Pacific College of Health & Science and Pinpointeducation.com.
And then on On December 21st the episode will be an open discussion on topics raised during both of these episodes, to which STA members are welcomed to come up on camera and tale part in the live recording! If you are interested in being part of this, email: matt@thesta.co.uk
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
For the first time in 77 weeks, there was no Sports Therapy Association Podcast episode last week because we were all at Therapy Expo 2021 at the NEC in Birmingham!
For those of who were able to be there with us, it was obviously a fantastic chance to put the 'body behind the face' after 77 weeks of purely social media interaction, but how was it as a conference? What was the content like? Was there actual information soft tissue therapists could take home with them and start implementing immediately? And were sufficient Covid-19 precautions put in place?
To answer these questions and more, host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive is joined once again by Mike Grice, Director of Movement Therapy Education, STA regional rep Catherine Rimer and STA member & Sports Massage Therapist Stevie Barr of Fit For Life.
AND if you missed Ep.76, be sure to listen to it as we chatted with Liam Richardson, Head of Content for Healthcare for Therapy Expo. We’ll be joined by Liam at a future date to discuss how as Content Manager he felt Therapy Expo 2021 went.
* * * If YOU have any feedback regarding this year's Therapy Expo, do please feel free to email matt@thesta.co.uk * * *
And once again, a huge thank you to everyone who came and to the fantastic speakers who spoke in the afternoons in the Therapy Update Theatre:
WEDNESDAY
- 13:15 – 14:00
The STA Podcast - 77 Hours of CPD Gold
Speaker: Matt Phillips
Creator of Runchatlive.com, Host of Sports Therapy Association Podcast - 14:00 – 14:45
Sports Therapists: Stop Pretending To Be Physios!
Dr David Rhodes
Senior Lecturer and Course Lead/ Head of Medicine and Performance - UCLan/Motherwell Football Club - 14:45 – 15:30
Safety-Net - How We Can All Be Part Of A Multidisciplinary Team
Mike Grice, Director of Movement Therapy Clinics - 15:30 - 16.15
Massage & Cancer: A Look at what The Evidence Says
The Massage Collective
Anna Maria Mazzieri & Matt Scarsbrook
THURSDAY
- 13:15 – 14:00
Strength & Conditioning: Ask Me Anything
Dr Claire Minshull
Rehabilitation & Conditioning Specialist - Get Back To Sport - 14:00 – 14:45
Hamstring Rehabilitation: Effectively Rehabilitate the Most Common Sports Injury
Tim Allardyce, Clinical Director & Founder of Rehab My Patient - 14:45 – 15:30
Endometriosis: How Soft Tissue Therapists Can Help
Deborah Thurlow-Rowley of the Bedfordshire Support Group for Endometriosis UK - 15:30 – 16:15
Encouraging our aging population to get strong
Chris Tiley, creator of nevertoooldtolift.com
Websites/Social Media
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
In Ep.77 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we take one last opportunity to talk about the up & coming Therapy Expo 2021, happening next week on Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th at NEC Birmingham.
Joining host Matt Phillips is Mike Grice, Director of Movement Therapy Education, STA regional rep Catherine Rimer, and STA member Stevie Barr.
AND... in two week's time on Tuesday 30th of November in Episode 78 of the podcast, the same group will be back to discuss how the conference went!
We are obviously particularly excited this year as it will be a chance for listeners of the last 76 weeks of our podcast to finally meet up in person, in many cases for the first time face to face! Our podcast was born out of a demand created by the Covid-19 pandemic for communication, with therapists realising that much needed answers & support could be provided by talking with each other, as opposed to the traditional practice of keeping one's guard up in fear of losing clients!
Therapy Expo 2021 will therefore be a huge event on many levels. The Sport Therapy Association are the only professional association of our industry who have been at Therapy Expo every year since it first started in 2013, with a clear goal of providing face-to-face support for current STA members and be a clear, non biased source of information for soft tissue therapists interested in joining a professional association.
To celebrate the return of Therapy Expo in 2021, we have organised EIGHT presentations in the Therapy Update Theatre, which will be directly opposite the STA stand. The speakers are as follows:
WEDNESDAY
- 13:15 – 14:00
The STA Podcast - 77 Hours of CPD Gold
Speaker: Matt Phillips
Creator of Runchatlive.com, Host of Sports Therapy Association Podcast - 14:00 – 14:45
Sports Therapists: Stop Pretending To Be Physios!
Dr David Rhodes
Senior Lecturer and Course Lead/ Head of Medicine and Performance - UCLan/Motherwell Football Club - 14:45 – 15:30
Safety-Net - How We Can All Be Part Of A Multidisciplinary Team
Mike Grice, Director of Movement Therapy Clinics - 15:30 - 16.15
Massage & Cancer: A Look at what The Evidence Says
The Massage Collective
Anna Maria Mazzieri & Matt Scarsbrook
THURSDAY
- 13:15 – 14:00
Strength & Conditioning: Ask Me Anything
Dr Claire Minshull
Rehabilitation & Conditioning Specialist - Get Back To Sport - 14:00 – 14:45
Hamstring Rehabilitation: Effectively Rehabilitate the Most Common Sports Injury
Tim Allardyce, Clinical Director & Founder of Rehab My Patient - 14:45 – 15:30
Endometriosis: How Soft Tissue Therapists Can Help
Deborah Thurlow-Rowley of the Bedfordshire Support Group for Endometriosis UK - 15:30 – 16:15
Encouraging our aging population to get strong
Chris Tiley, creator of nevertoooldtolift.com
Websites/Social Media
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
STA76 ‘Therapy Expo 2021‘ with special guest Liam Richardson, Head of Content.
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
Saturday Nov 13, 2021
In Ep.76 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we take a behind the scenes look at Therapy Expo 2021, happening THIS month on Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th at NEC Birmingham.
To do so, we are joined by special guest Liam Richardson, Head of Content for Healthcare for CloserStill Media, the company that as well as organising Therapy Expo since the inaugural 2013 event, produces more than 80 over events in the UK and abroad, including The London Vet Show, The Pharmacy Show, Learning Technologies, The Dentistry Show, and more.
In this episode, Liam guides us through topics including:
- How tricky was the decision to have Therapy Expo go ahead this year?
- What Covid-19 precautions have been put into place?
- How has Therapy Expo changed over the years?
- What goals do you put into place when selecting content?
- What are you particularly excited about this year?
Websites/Social Media
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk
Friday Nov 05, 2021
STA75 ‘Safety In Practice: Female Massage Therapist Episode‘
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Despite it being 2021, we sadly STILL live in an age where Sports & Massage Therapists do not always feel safe during / after work. From inappropriate banter, comments & requests to stalking, attack & abuse, therapists within our industry are subjected to what many of us do not realise is shockingly common abuse, highlighting a total lack of understanding of what Sports & Remedial Massage is all about.
In Ep.75 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we focus on safety at work for Female Massage Therapists, though the subject of safety of work is obviously one that can affect all therapists regardless of gender.
We are joined live by nine female massage therapists, each of whom was kind enough to share personal details of their experiences and join each other in thought & discussion. The extent of this issue rapidly becomes apparent, causing us to seriously ask ourselves why this topic is so often ignored or swept under the carpet.
Warning: The subject matter in this episode may cause distress, so please check who is around you when you are listening.
If you are affected by the content of this episode and would like support or simply a chat, please email: events@thesta.co.uk
Topics discussed include:
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Why do we need this episode? - with Catherine Rimer, Becky Carol, Heather Venables
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My experience: Heather Venables
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The importance of trusting your instincts & believing in yourself (shout out to Sue Richards, former Prison Officer & PE Instructor in female & male jails).
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Why do many of us choose to 'laugh off' these stories, make them comical?
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What processes can be put into place to help minimise risk? - with Dr Fiona Higgs, Verity King, Danielle Chandler
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Advice on what to do if a situation arises - with Emma Wardle, Anne Cochrane, Sharon Hedley
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Working in a clinic environment vs. working from home vs. mobile therapy
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You are not alone; the importance of communication.
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Though the topic needs talking about & safety procedures put in place, don't let this episode put you off a fantastically rewarding career in Sports and Massage Therapy.
- What to do if you need support or simply a chat: email events@thesta.co.uk
Websites/Social Media
- Sports Therapy Association Open Group (Facebook)
- Sports Therapy Association (website)
- Affected by this episode? Want to chat? Support is here.
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.
All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page
Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk