Sports Therapy Association Podcast

Ep34 'Biomechanics Special' with guests Fiona Higgs and Dan Anderton - #STA34

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

In Ep.34 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we discuss the importance of an understanding of Biomechanics in order to manage and prevent injury. How much does it really tell us and more importantly in what ways can we use the information collected?

Joining regular host Matt Phillips of RunChatLive are special guests Fiona Higgs of move-well.co.uk and Dan Anderton of DA Human Mechanics. Fiona is a Sport & Exercise Scientist, Educator, Sports Massage and Exercise Therapist and published scientific author. She has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, M.Phil in Exercise Psychology. and a PhD in Exercise Science. She has a clinic 'Move Well' is the Midlands and delivers workshops & courses in Applied Biomechanics. Dan Anderton is a Sports Scientist and Sports Therapist  with a Masters degree in Sports Therapy. He runs a clinic and an educational centre and delivers human movement workshops.

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Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk

Ep33 ' Virtual Consultation for Dancers' with special guest Liz Bayley - #STA33

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

Under current guidelines (at time of writing), the Government has made it clear that Sports Therapists & Massage Therapists are not allowed to see clients face to face (despite what a couple of other professional associations have said to their members). Gary Benson, founder of the STA explains why this is the case, including a very interesting discussion on why Sports Therapists can't work but Physiotherapists can.

There are many ways Sports & Massage Therapists can still help clients & patients, and in Ep.33 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast special guest Liz Bayley, resident Physio at The Musical Theatre Academy and First Contact Physiotherapist, helps us discuss how we can do this via Virtual Consultation. 

Before completing her Masters in Physiotherapy, Liz worked as a sports therapist in the West End 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. Liz discusses how she uses this insight to make the most of Virtual Consultation, both with dancers and the non athletic population.

Join us LIVE at 8pm (GMT) on Tuesday 12th of January. Non STA members are as always welcome!

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All episodes are also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

Manual Therapy in 2021 with special guest Walt Fritz - #STA32

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

Happy New Year! With the Covid19 pandemic continuing to place huge pressures on our industry, the Sports Therapy Association Podcast is dedicated to continue providing you with support throughout 2021, including the latest updates on industry guidelines and of course special guests sharing their experience, advice & information to enhance your skills and business throughout these difficult times.

We start the year proudly with a “you asked for him, we got him” moment. Ep.32 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast brings you the one & only special Walt Fritz, a hugely respected name within the soft tissue industry.

Walt 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. Though he still calls his work myofascial release, Walt dedicates his time to helping therapists move beyond the traditionally taught idea that we are capable of selectively targeting one tissue, fascia or otherwise.

Using a strong base of neurologic-based effects and influences, Walt teaches how touch & manual therapy have universal qualities that can be explained in a wide variety of ways, of which the myofascial release perspective is just one.

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All episodes are also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

Christmas Special: The Year Ahead with special guests Malcolm Sloan and Mike James - #STA31

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Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

And so we reach the final episode of 2020! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us by joining us live and listening to the podcast. In Ep.31 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, 'Christmas Special: The Year Ahead' with special guests Malcolm Sloan and Mike James, we take a look at the highs & lows of 2020, and discuss what we as soft tissue therapists can do NOW to help prepare for a positive, healthy start to 2021, for both us and our clients.

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All episodes are also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

Massage: What The Science Says with special guest Nick Ng - #STA30

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

In Ep.30 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we have the pleasure of being joined by special guest Nick Ng, Founding Editor of Massage & Fitness Magazine. Since 2014, Massage & Fitness Magazine has produced high-quality online educational content for massage therapists and fitness professionals. With a mission to deliver up-to-date, evidence based information, its articles cover controversial topics that challenge many of the traditional concepts taught to soft tissue therapists, and prove a fantastic reference point for therapists wishing to evolve their practice.

Nick talks to us about the changes he has seen in the massage industry since the magazine started 6 years ago, and discussing five of the most popular articles that have been printed.

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All episodes are also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

STA Monthly Catch Up with Gary Benson & Scott Loynes - #STA29

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

Ep.29 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast sees another monthly 'STA Catch Up' with special guests Gary Benson (founder of STA) and Scott Loynes (STA Regional Rep Co-ordinator).

With new tier system rules now in place for December in the UK, Gary Benson takes questions on what this means for soft tissue therapists. All three tiers face limits on gatherings and rules to cover faces, but non-essential retail has been allowed to reopen, but how long will this last for?

Scott Loynes, Regional Rep Co-ordinator for the Sports Therapy Association, also reveals results of his recent survey into what Soft Tissue Therapists want & expect from the Professional Body they are affiliated with, a survey he released at the end of October to various groups across social media. The results may surprise you!

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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 also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

The Vital Nerves with special guest John Gibbons - #STA28

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

John Gibbons is a registered sports osteopath, multi-published author and international lecturer. Having lectured in the field of sports medicine and physical therapy since 1999, John delivers advanced therapy training to qualified professionals throughout the UK and internationally.

In Ep.28 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest John Gibbons discusses the anatomy of the nervous system. Using anatomical drawings and detailed explanations, his latest book 'The Vital Nerves' provides critical insights into the structure and functions of the PNS, as well as discussing how to assess it using a patella hammer, myotome & dermatome testing, and a look at common neuropathies and differential diagnoses.

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All episodes are also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

What are Essential Health Services Anyway with guest Jemma Oliver - #STA27

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

For Sports Therapists & Sports Massage Therapists, the latest lockdown has brought guidelines that are far from clear with regards to whether seeing patients face to face, much seeming to hinge on what your interpretation is of 'Essential To Health'. The common take-home message for many therapists seems to be if you (or a physiotherapist colleague) can demonstrate that the service you provide is essential to that patient's health, then you can see that patient face to face (subject to all Covid19 precautions being in place, including an initial virtual consultation to determine the need).

To help us discuss 'what classifies as essential health services?', we welcome this week in Ep.27 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast special guest Jemma Oliver, creator of the 'Physio & Therapist Support Group' on Facebook. Jemma started out as a sports massage therapist before becoming a physiotherapist, and is a key player in breaking down traditional barriers seen too often in the healthcare industry. Her latest project physiosupport.co.uk offers support for therapists in their work environment and support for clinics. 

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 also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

Working with Competitive Athletes vs. General Population with guest Andrew Caldwell - #STA26

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

As Sports Therapists, we are equipped to treat both sport and non-sport related injury. But what differences are there when it comes to working with these two populations? In Ep.26 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast we have the pleasure of welcoming special guest Andrew Caldwell, Clinical Director & Consultant Physiotherapist at Active Therapy.

As head of sports medicine/lead physio at Hearts FC for 3 years and 5 years working as Women’s FA physio and Regional LTA physio at the high performance centres at Loughborough University, Andrew has a huge amount of experience working with both sporting & non-sporting populations. Together we will take a look at the differences and similarities when it comes to not only treating these populations, but also building relationships and marketing.

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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 also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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

Male Pelvic Health with special guest Bill Taylor - #STA25

Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast!

Recorded live on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page , host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive) brings guests from the Sports Therapy industry to answer YOUR questions and discuss topics chosen by YOU.

Following on from last week's 'Women's Health Special' episode with Grainne Donnelly of Absolute Physio, we are delighted to bring you this week in Ep.25 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast special guest Bill Taylor, a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health, complex pain and dancers.

Continuing the clear message Grainne gave us that pelvic health is not something that only affects women, Bill discusses & answers questions on everything to do with male pelvic health, the importance of being confident to initiate conversation and identify significant but often missed symptoms.

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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 also available on our YouTube channel and on the Sports Therapy Association webpage. And remember, everyone is 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