Sports Therapy Association Podcast

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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 Aug 18, 2021

Ep64 'Motivational Interviewing for Client Communication' with special guest Dr Gary Mendoza

Wednesday Aug 18, 2021

In Ep.64 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our special guest is Dr Gary Mendoza, founder & director of ‘Stages of Change’.

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.

In this episode, Dr Mendoza shares his expertise to show how and why Motivational Interviewing can play a vital part in improving client communication, and helping them make the lifestyle changes they need to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Topics discussed include:

The origins of Motivational Interviewing (MI)
How the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing can be applied to all aspects of health care provision
Elements of the Stages of Change Model, as developed by Prochaska in the 1970’s: Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
The importance & value of of promoting client autonomy
The foundational processes behind Behavioural Change
Factors that can affect a Client’s Behaviour: The Com-B Model
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation: Self Determination Theory
Courses with Dr Gary Mendoza: content & value to soft tissue therapists

Websites/Social Media:

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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

Monday Aug 16, 2021

Ep63 'How Sleep Affects Sport & Fitness' with special guest Dr Amy M. Bender

Monday Aug 16, 2021

As a soft tissue therapist, when a client comes to you because of pain or poor performance, how much emphasis do you place on their quantity & quality of sleep? How confident would you be in explaining the impact poor sleep can have on pain and performance?

In Ep.63 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are honoured to be joined by Dr. Amy M. Bender, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra, a digital health company in Canada focused on improving access to advanced digital sleep analysis and diagnostic sleep technology.

Dr Bender is a highly respected researcher with written publications, interviews for stories in Oprah Magazine and public speaking appearances including Ted Med talk. Dr Bender has worked with the National Hockey League, Canadian national team athletes & Olympic athletes, and is no stranger to sport herself with pastimes including mountaineering and Ironman Triathlon.

Topics discussed include:

How do measure quality of sleep?
What's the ideal quantity of sleep?
How accurate are wearable devices that measure sleep quantity and sleep quality?
Many of us have heard the term Rapid Eye Movement (REM). What is significant about this stage of sleep?
What are the other stages of sleep?
How long should we be in the Deep Sleep stage?
In what ways does exercise improve sleep?
Why is sleep important for recovery and performance?
How can lack of sleep reduce concentration and cognitive ability?
What can people do to improve quality of sleep?
How does a person's chronotype affect their sleep patterns?
What are the symptoms of a sleep disorder?
What should we do if we suspect we or one of our clients has a sleep disorder?

Websites / Social Media
Athlete's Screening Questionnaire: CentreForSleep.
@sleep4sport Instagram

@sleep4sport Twitter

Thursday Aug 05, 2021

Ep62 'Integration of Sports Therapists into Physio Roles' with guests Jemma Oliver & Andy Hosgood

Thursday Aug 05, 2021

Many Sports Therapists miss out on employment opportunities because adverts specifically request Physiotherapists. Is it time clinics started to be more open about filling roles from different disciplines and thinking about a skill set rather than a role?

In Ep.62 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guests Jemma Oliver (creator of 'The Physio & Therapist Support Group on Facebook') and Andy Hosgood (founder of 'Elevate Your Clinic') discuss how the skillset of many Sports Therapists means they could fill roles traditionally reserved for Physiotherapists. When it comes to health care provision, professional titles are becoming blurred in the realisation that the qualities of the individual health practitioner may play a more important part than just the certificate on the wall.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

Why is Sports Therapy traditionally devalued by Physiotherapy?
Why is there a shortage of physiotherapy roles being filled by physiotherapists?
What differences are there in the MSK skillset between Sports Therapists and Physiotherapists?
Has the modern movement towards evidence informed treatment played a part in blurring the distinction between Sports Therapists and Physiotherapists?
What will it take for employers to consider skillset rather than profession?
What can Sports Therapists do to help their integration into physiotherapy roles?

Websites / Social Media
Facebook: Physio & Therapist Support Group
Website: Physiosupport.co.uk
Website: Website: ElevateYourClinic.com

Twitter: @jemjemoliver
Twitter:@andyhosphysioand @ElevateClinic

Join us for Ep.63 - August 10th 8pm (UK):
'How Sleep Affects Sport & Fitness’ with special guest Dr Amy M Bender

Saturday Jul 31, 2021

Ep.61 'SMT & ST Industry Q and A' with guest host Mike Grice

Saturday Jul 31, 2021

In Ep.61 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Mike Grice (Director of Movement Therapy Education) steps in as guest host whilst regular host Matt Phillips (Runchatlive) is camping in torrential rains.

Together with the help of STA founder Gary Benson, Mike brings you an Industry Q&A session for Sports Massage Therapists and Sports Therapists, answering questions put to them by listeners who joined the episode live.

Questions discussed in this episode include:

"In your business listing, do you list individual treatments or just the option to book an appointment?"
"How do you cope with the pressures of movement back to face-to-face appointments?"
"How many hours of reading research should therapists do a month?"
"How do you check if a particular CPD course is worth doing?"
"Is it now safe to do a face-to-face First Aid qualification?"
"How can we compete ethically in our marketing with the huge amount of misleading advertising out there?"
"Does a Sports Therapy degree make you more employable?"

A big thanks to Mike Grice for once again stepping in as guest host. Check out Mike's website 'Movement Therapy Education' at: https://movementtherapyclinics.clickfunnels.com/mte-course-information-page

Join us for Ep.62 - August 3rd 8pm (UK):
'Integration of Sports Therapists into Private Practice and Physiotherapy Roles’ with special guests Jemma Oliver and Andy Hosgood.

Sunday Jul 25, 2021

Ep.60 'Working with West End Pro Dancers' with special guest Liz Bayley

Sunday Jul 25, 2021

In Ep.60 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, due to popular demand we welcome back Physiotherapist & former pro dancer Liz Bailey.

Liz was our special guest back in January in Ep.33, talking about 'Virtual Consultation for Dancers' when we were all knee deep in lockdown. With lockdown now hopefully a thing in the past, Liz is currently resident physiotherapist on The Lion King with West End Osteopathy.

Liz is no stranger to the West End, having worked on shows such as Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Shrek, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chicago, Matilda and Jersey Boys. A professional dancer herself for 15 years, Liz has performed all over the world and has a wonderful understanding of being both the patient and the therapist, giving her unique insights into injury rehabilitation.

In this episode, Liz discusses her work with Pro Dancers, the highs, the lows, the challenges and expectations. During the hour conversation we cover the most common type of dance related injuries that Liz sees, screening for injury (better known as profiling), and the types of progression that Liz and her colleagues are championing in order to help reduce the high incidence of injury seen within in the Performing Arts industry.

A fantastic episode of huge value to both therapists and dancers. We thank Liz once again for giving up her time to speak to us.

Useful Links:
Liz Bayley Physiotherapy Webpage
@LizBayleyPhysio Twitter
@LizBayleyPhysio Facebook

Join us for Ep.61 - July 27th at 8pm (UK):

'SMT & ST Industry Q&A' with guest host Mike Grice of Movement Therapy Education

Enjoyed the episode?
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

Thursday Jul 15, 2021

Ep59 'The Pain-Free Mindset' with special guest Dr.Deepak Ravindran

Thursday Jul 15, 2021

In Ep.59 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are honoured to be joined by special guest Dr Deepak Ravindran, a consultant in pain medicine at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and clinical lead for specialist pain services for all of West Berkshire since 2015.

Dr Ravindran has been one of the main consultants in setting up the award winning NHS community service IPASS (2015) and the Circle Fibromyalgia Rehabilitation Clinic (2017). In this episode he discusses his recent book 'The Pain-Free Mindset: 7 Steps to Taking Control and Overcoming Chronic Pain', an integrated approach that enables patients to evaluate the importance of each aspect of the pain-free MINDSET: Medication, Interventions, Neuroscience, Diet, Sleep, Exercise and Therapies for mind and body.

A fantastic episode of huge value to both therapists and patients. We sincerely thank Dr Ravindran for giving up his time to speak to us.

Useful Links:
The Pain-Free Mindset on Amazon UK
Twitter: @DeepakRavindra5
Facebook: DrDeepakRavindran

Join us for Ep.60 - July 20th at 8pm (UK):

'Are We Human Or Are We Dancer' with special guest Liz Bayley

Enjoyed the episode?
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

Monday Jul 12, 2021

Ep.58 'Exercise Prescription Software' with special guest Tim Allardyce

Monday Jul 12, 2021

In Ep.58 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our special guest is Tim Allardyce, Clinical Director & Founder of Rehab My Patient.

Exercise Prescription Software (EPS) can be a hugely valuable tool in clinic, but with many different systems out there choosing one which will work in your clinic can be very challenging.

Tim Allardyce shares his experience to discuss key components therapists should look out for when selecting EPS. Having a large enough exercise library to cater for the individual needs of each client is paramount, but modern day inclusions such as Patient tracking, Patient reported outcome measures and being able to send exercise plans by WhatsApp and SMS can also help you stand out from the crowd.

Useful Links:
Website: Rehab My Patient
Facebook: Rehab My patient
Instagram: @rehabmypatient

Join us for Ep.58 - July 13th at 8pm (UK):

'The Pain-Free Mindset' with special guest Deepak Ravindran

Enjoyed the episode?
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 Jun 30, 2021

STA57 'CPD - The Past & The Future' with special guest Mike James of SportsInjuryFix

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021

Covid-19 has & continues to change the way soft tissue therapists can best serve clients, and with that has come a significant change in skillset requirements.

In Ep.57 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our special guest is Mike James, Director of Sports Injury Fix. Following the success of the hugely popular 'Business Bootcamp and Soft Tissue Study Day' in January 2021, the SIF team are launching SifCPD and kicking off with the two day online workshop 'Sessions for Success: Master the Fundamentals' on Friday July 2nd & Saturday July 3rd.

Mike talks to us about the shift in fundamental core skills that many therapists have found themselves facing over the last 18 months, fuelled in no small part by the pandemic we have all had to and continue to endure. He discusses the common need for therapists to return to the basics and avoid falling prey to the very powerful 'Fear of Missing Out' effect (FOMO) when making CPD (Continued Professional Development) choices.

We are joined also by Gary Benson, founder of the STA, who helps provide an information packed episode, drawing attention to the importance of therapists being able to self reflect and consider what they need from CPD as opposed to what they want. Both Gary and Mike make it clear that if as therapists we want the quality of CPD to improve and reduce the amount of potential time & money wasting options out there, we need to vote with our choices & money.

One of the points also raised by listeners to the live show was the value of group chat, peer discussion and mentorship. Gary reminds all STA members that if anyone is looking for other therapists to talk to, they should check out the 'Buddy List' in the STA Members part of the website and all members are welcome to email Gary directly if they are interested in finding a suitable mentor.

Useful Links:
SifCPD Event Tickets

Sif Health website
SifCPD Facebook
SifCPD Instagram
SifCPD Twitter

Join us next week LIVE for Ep.58 - July 6th at 8pm (UK):

'Exercise Prescription Software' with special guest Tim Allardyce of Rehab My Patient

Enjoyed the episode?
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 Jun 23, 2021

STA56 - 'Back Pain Special' with guest Rob Beaven of 'The Back Pain Podcast'

Wednesday Jun 23, 2021

Lower back pain is an extremely common condition, and although there are many resources out there designed to provide sufferers with relief, help or clarity, much of the advice is far from evidence informed.

In Ep.56 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our special guest is Rob Beaven, chiropractor and co-host of The Back Pain Podcast. Rob was so fed up with the amount of misinformation out there regarding the causes & treatment of back pain that when fellow chiropractor Dave Elliott asked him to be a co-host on a 'Back Pain' podcast' he absolutely jumped at the chance.

The 'Back Pain Podcast' has become a hugely important resource for quality information regarding back pain. In Ep.56 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Rob shares with us five common misconceptions regarding lower back pain centring on the following areas:

• Misalignment
• Posture

• Using MRI to diagnose
• Pain equals damage

• Core Strength

Rob comments on where the misinformation comes from, why it hangs around, and how we as soft tissue therapists can improve our ability to help patients & clients by keeping both us and them informed.

Check out the now over 60 excellent episodes of The Back Pain Podcast by searching for it on your preferred podcast app, or alternatively going straight to the Back Pain Podcast Website.

Social Media Links:
The Back Pain Podcast on Facebook
The Back Pain Podcast on Instagram
Rob Beaven on Twitter

Join us next week LIVE for Ep.57 - June 29th at 8pm:

'CPD: The Past & The Future' with special guest Mike James of SifCPD

Enjoyed the episode?
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

Tuesday Jun 22, 2021

STA55 'Over 60s Resistance Training' with guest Chris Tiley

Tuesday Jun 22, 2021

Many of us are aware of the multiple benefits of strength training, but how confident are we using it with older patients/clients? How skilled are we in adapting strength training around disability and injury?

In Ep.55 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast our special guest is Chris Tiley, creator of nevertoooldtolift.com. Chris has worked in hospitals in both the UK and Canada, in rehabilitation units and with Sports teams including British Parasnowsport.

Chris' passion for helping people achieve what they consider impossible is immense, and his website has rapidly become a hugely popular source of valuable insight and information. In this episode, Chris uncovers many of the misconceptions out there regarding resistance training for the over 60's, the barriers that both patients & clinicians have, and how we can improve our knowledge to ensure they use resistance training as a way to reduce risk of injury and improve daily quality of life.

Chris' ebook 'Never Too Old To Lift' (available on his website), is a 62 page wealth of information, explaining in detail the process of creating, adapting and progressing strength training programs for the over 60s. It includes:

How to stay motivated by identifying goals to use to build the training program around.
Choosing exercise variations that directly benefit activities already done on a daily basis.
How to make exercises currently found difficult more manageable.
Learning to document workouts to enable monitoring of progress with ease.

Websites Of Interest
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/

Join us next week LIVE for Ep.56 - June 22nd at 8pm:

'Back Pain Special' with special guest Rob Beaven of The Back Pain Podcast

Enjoyed the episode?
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