Sports Therapy Association Podcast

Women's Pelvic Health with special guest Grainne Donnelly - #STA24

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 soft tissue therapists, how much should we be expected to know about Women's Health? How accurate is our understanding of what Women’s Health even means or what it encompasses?

In Ep.24 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are we are honoured to be joined by special guest Grainne Donnelly, an Advanced Physiotherapist in pelvic health, an educator & researcher with special interest in diastasis and postnatal exercise.

Grainne helps us identify questions that we should be asking more often to our female clients, and also ways to overcome the sense of awkwardness that the therapist and client can feel. We will also be talking about the "Guidelines for Returning to Running Post Pregnancy" published in 2019 that Grainne co-authored with Emma Brockwell & Tom Goom, and the implications this can have on our work with female runners.

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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

The Future Of Soft Tissue Therapy with special guests 'The Massage Collective' - #STA23

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.

Traditional explanations of what is going on under the hands of a Soft Tissue Therapist during a treatment often raise discerning eyebrows when subjected to a critical eye. Despite what is still often taught on many soft tissue based courses, popular claims of 'breaking down scar tissue', 'releasing muscles' and 'increasing circulation' are at best unsupported by any quality research and at worst physiologically impossible. Is this the end of Soft Tissue Therapy? Not necessarily.

In Ep.23 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guests Anna Maria Mazzieri, Becky DeMott Horton & Matt Scarsbrook of 'The Massage Collective', discuss how a modern, up-to-date understanding of the effect of therapeutic touch on the nervous system could well pave not just a safe future for Soft Tissue Therapy but also one that could very much help lead the way in evidence based practice.

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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

Would Sports Therapy Benefit from Statutory Regulation with guest Chris Kitson - #STA22

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.22 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast brings to the table a topic that causes much divide amongst soft tissue therapists: 'Would Sports Therapy benefit from Statutory Regulation?' It's a topic very close to STA founder Gary Benson’s heart, and indeed if you click on About tab on the STA website you will see the 'Regulation' section with a letter Gary put to the Policy department of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) back in March 2020 asking for clarification of a number of points regarding regulation of the industry.

Along with Gary, we are delighted to also be joined by Chris Kitson, co-founder of 'Endurance Therapy & Performance' and an EX-osteopath. That’s right, Chris decided to LEAVE a regulated body voluntarily, forfeiting his right to be part of the Allied Health Professionals!

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

CPD: Learning & Partnerships with guest Malcolm Sloan - #STA21

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.21 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are privileged to once again have Malcolm Sloan, founder of Sports Injury Fix & co-founder of TherapistLearning.com back in the Hot Seat.

Malcolm leads a discussion about CPD & Learning, drawing attention to the fact that modern training is seeing a shift from the traditional 'all in one' course to smaller courses with 'bite sized chunks'. Given that we generally only ever retain a small amount form a long course, this could well be a positive shift which lends itself greater to our learning as soft tissue therapists.

As in all our episodes, YOU the members lead the debate, and in this episode in particular we had some fantastic questions (and answers) from people who joined us for the live recording.

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

COVID-19: Regional Variation - #STA19

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.19 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast  entitled 'COVID-19: Regional Variation', we discuss regional variation across the UK with regards to soft tissue therapy business practice during Covid-19. To help us, we are joined by three Sports Therapy Association regional representatives:
• Catherine Rimer (West Yorkshire)
• Lotti Hutchinson (North Yorkshire)
• Mark Nussey (Suffolk).

As always, the conversation was driven by members & non members who joined us live, so to get the most out of these episodes do try and join us Tuesdays at 8pm!

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

S&C for Rehab - Not about Sets & Reps with guest Brendan Chaplin - #STA18

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.18 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are thrilled to bring you special guest Brendan Chaplin: Strength and Conditioning Coach, Coach Educator & CEO of Strength & Conditioning Education. Brendan talks to us how as therapists we can get started with programming exercise and movement and in effect deliver quality service & results to clients from any walk of life, from recreational to elite. Very quickly it becomes clear that it is NOT about sets and reps, with Brendan giving an insight into his Triple E Formula, Core Philosophy Components, and S&C path for Rehab.

As a coach, Brendan has worked with many high performance athletes, teams and institutions including The English Institute of Sport, British Tennis, Huddersfield Giants, The Talented Athlete Sponsorship Scheme (TASS), Leeds Metropolitan University, England Netball, and more. A frequent contributor to Men's Health, The Times and many other international publications, Brendan has also been featured on the BBC, GQ and The Independent Newspaper as an expert in fitness and performance training for sports.

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

PPE Special with guests Matt Scarsbrook, Mike Grice and Gary Benson - #STA17

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.

What Personal Protective Equipment are you using during soft tissue treatments? Are you following a recommendation or a requirement? Are you covered by insurance if you stray from the guidelines? Do you have to self quarantine if your client contracts Covid-19? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, with the help of special guests Mike Grice & Matt Scarsbrook.

Mike is an Osteopath, Clinical Anatomist, Biomechanics Coach and Director of Movement Therapy Clinics in Harborne. Matt is part of a multidisciplinary team at Bristol Physio and owner of Therapy Evolved in Chippenham.

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

Marketing your Significance, not your Services with guest Tom Colwill - #STA16

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.16 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we bring you another hugely popular mentor from the Sports Therapy Industry - Tom Colwill. His mission statement says it all: 'Provide education for Sports Therapists to become superhumans of the industry." Having worked with international teams and ex-international athletes around the world, all whilst starting, growing and evolving his business 'Valentis', Tom certainly has a wealth of experience.

In this episode, Tom focuses on how to make your business work, highlighting some of the mistakes that are commonly made, in particular in marketing.

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

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Neck and Head Injuries with guest Keith Burnett - #STA15

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.15 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are joined by STA mentor Keith Burnett, talking to us about Neck & Head Injuries. As a postgraduate Sport and Exercise Therapist with a background in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning, Keith has a wealth of experience in the injury management and rehabilitation field. He is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Therapy at the University of Wolverhampton as well as working in an applied setting with the England Universities Rugby League squad. As a rugby therapist and ex semi professional rugby union prop forward himself, he has identified the need for improvements in both player and therapist education and management of neck injuries in rugby players, in which he is currently studying a specialist Doctorate within.

A truly smashing episode of 'Let's Talk About' - if you enjoy, do please subscribe and share! :-)

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

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Getting the Best out of You and Your Practice with guest Nicola Ellwood - #STA14

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.14 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are joined by special guest Nicola Ellwood - Mindset & Communication Specialist. As therapists, COVID-19 continues to challenge us in many different ways. Confronted with both shared and personal challenges, it can be all too easy to find ourselves swimming uphill, continuously aware of our limitations. Nicola discusses ways we can regain & maintain positivity, and take control of ourselves and our businesses, answering many questions from listeners and providing some fantastic ideas & resources. An episode seriously worth listening to!

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

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