Sports Therapy Association Podcast

STA68 ‘Therapists As Patients: What Can We Learn?‘ with special guest Dr Claire Minshull

In Ep.68 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we we welcome the return of Dr Claire Minshull, a hugely respected Rehabilitation specialist with over 20+ years experience working in sports medicine and health as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant and Practitioner.

Back in July, Claire was knocked off her bike by a car, sustaining injury that included a dislocated sternoclavicular joint & concussion. Following surgery, we are pleased to say Claire is happily on the mend and in this episode will be sharing details of her personal rehabilitation, including what as therapists we can learn when the tables are turned and we become the patient.

Topics discussed include:

• Understanding the psychological trauma of someone involved in a serious collision injury. 
• Claire's personal experience of concussion.
• Concussion Going into and coming out of Surgery - factors to consider.
• How much does knowledge & experience help a therapist when they find themselves as the patient? 
• Post surgery rehab protocol - is it for everyone?     
• Claire's application of her own strength & conditioning principles to her personal rehabilitation.
• Has personal injury caused any modifications to Claire's very popular 'Strength & Conditioning for Therapists' course?  

Websites/Social Media

• Claire's website: getbacktosport.com
• 'Strength & Conditioning for Therapists' course - SIGN UP NOW!
• Twitter: @Claire_Minshull
• Instagram: @getbacktosport 

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Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk

STA67 ‘Sports Therapists: Stop Pretending To be Physios!‘ with special guest Dr David Rhodes

"I am bemused by the Sports Therapy profession... Where have the rehab specialists gone, the sports science knowledge, the S&C competency? Stop pretending to be physios."

In Ep.67 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are honoured to be joined by Dr David Rhodes, Course Lead in DProf in Elite Performance at the University of Central Lancashire. 

Qualifying as a Sports Scientist in 2003 and a Sports Therapy MSc in 2008, Dr Rhodes completed his PhD in 2017 in the temporal pattern of recovery in eccentric hamstring strength and dynamic stability in footballers, and in 2021 secured a consultancy role at Motherwell Football Club as Head of Medicine and Performance.

With 28 peer reviewed publications and currently working with the Premier League on research projects, Dr Rhodes will in this episode be discussing roles for Sports Therapists within performance departments, and why so many ST's are trying to be Physios! 

Topics discussed include:

• Why is Sports Therapy in danger of becoming extinct? 
• Why is Physiotherapy so often regarded as 'superior' to other degrees?
• Who's to blame? Employers, employees or both?    
• What are some important differences between Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy?
• What can Sports Therapists do to help improve the reputation of Sports Therapy?

Websites/Social Media

• DProf in Elite Performance at the University of Central Lancashire
• Dr David Rhodes on Twitter: @DrDavid_Rhodes 

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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

STA66 ‘Understanding The Fear Avoidance Model‘ with special guest Jamie Johnston

Fear can help individuals in pain protect themselves from further harm as it prompts defensive behaviour. However, continued fear can lead to the avoidance of activities that people associate with their pain, often leading to distress, disability, absenteeism, and increased healthcare costs down the line. This is referred to as the Fear Avoidance Model.  

In Ep.66 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we we welcome back special guest Jamie Johnston, Registered Massage Therapist in Canada and creator of 'The Massage Therapist Development Centre' (www.themtdc.com).

Together with his partner in crime Eric Purves, Jamie is also the creator an host of podcast The Massage Therapist Development Initiative, a highly recommended source of free CPD with some awesome guests (especially the 'all things running' guy in Episode 6)!

In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Jamie discusses and answers questions on how an understanding of the Fear Avoidance Model can equip soft tissue therapists with the skills to help clients & patients recover from injury & pain and return to their desired activities without falling prey to persistent fear.

Topics discussed include:

• History & definition of the 'Fear Avoidance Model'
• Dangers of persistent fear & avoidance of movement
• Link between the Fear Avoidance Model and the Biopsychosocial Model 
• Effect of therapist's belief system on patient  
• How therapists can instil confidence rather than fear 
• Jamie's Online Courses: Pain Management Using Therapeutic Movement
• Coming Soon: The MTDC Community Membership

Websites/Social Media

• Website: https://themtdc.com/
• Facebook: Massage Therapist Development Centre
• Twitter: @Jamie_MTDC  
• Podcast: The Massage Therapist Development Initiative

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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

Ep.65 ‘Vestibular Balance Training For Running Injury & Performance‘ with guest Paul Coker.

Are you a soft tissue therapist who works with injured runners? How much do you focus on their balance? Does balance for you mean putting the runner on a wobble board or are you aware of the role of the Vestibular System and Inner Ear Controls for Balance?  

In Ep.65 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are delighted to welcome back as special guest Paul Coker, owner of MOVE Physiotherapy and former Medical Director of Rocktape UK.

Paul was a hugely popular guest in Ep.9 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, entitled 'Adjuncts: Do We Need Them' so were very excited to have him back to share his considerable experience, and this hour is absolutely crammed with a fantastic look at the role of the Vestibular System in balance, symptoms of issues in runners, tests and solutions.

To see the slides that Paul describes in the episode and the vestibular tests he demonstrates, see the YouTube recording here.        
 

Topics discussed include:

• What is balance?
• Signs that a runner may have a balance issue:
  - history of ankle sprains
  - non radiating unilateral back pain
  - the sensation that one side of the body is weaker than the other when running
  - terrain choice and avoidance of running downhill due to history of falls
  - preference of treadmills over outdoor running
  - unilateral tightness in upper neck
  - experienced runners who run very slowly
  - history of issues with the inner ear (migraines, ear infections, etc.)     
• The link between strength training & balance
• The limitations of stability cushions and wobble boards 
• Structure of the Vestibular System
• Simple ways to test balance by challenging the vestibular system
• Vestibulo-Occular Reflex Cancellation (VORc)
• Angular Vestibulo-Occular Reflex (aVOR) 
  
  

Websites/Social Media

• MoveCornwallPhysio.co.uk
• ZHealtheducation.com
• Paul Coker on Instagram: @paul_the_physio  

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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

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

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:

• https://stagesofchange.co.uk/
• The 'Behaviour Change Model' Study 
• Instagram: @drgarymendoza 

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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