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 Dec 20, 2023

STA178: ’Christmas 2023 STA Podcast Review’ with Matt Phillips & Gary Benson

Wednesday Dec 20, 2023

Ho, ho, ho! It's the last episode of 2023, and in it host Matt Phillips of Runchatlive and Gary Benson, founder of the STA, take a seasonal look through another year of fantastic podcast episodes on the Sports Therapy Association Podcast.

It would be impossible in one hour episode to delve into all 47 of the amazing episodes we recorded this year, but we are truly SO grateful to all our special guests who gave up their time this year to share their expertise with our listeners!

In this episode, we chatted about:

Education - what does the future hold for Level 3 therapists?
STA132 ’Hip Dysplasia’ with Holly Soper-Doyle
STA133 ’Buttock Pain’ with Dr. Sarah Rollins
STA134 ’Buttock Pain Case History’ with Eeemer Acton & Dr. Sarah Rollins
STA141: ’Women’s Health & Lower Back Pain’ with Michelle Lyons
STA149 ’Sports Related Groin issues’ with Dr Dora Papadopoulou
STA150 ’Treatment of Sports Related Groin Issues’ with Benoy Mathew
STA136 'Mental Health First Aid' with James Chapman
STA137 ’Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities’ with Alistair Beverley
STA144 ’Behaviour Change & Motivational Interviewing’ with Dr Gary Mendoza
STA165 ’Patellofemoral Joint Rehabilitation’ with Dr Claire Minshull & Claire Robertson
STA169: ’Neurocognitive Approaches In A Rehabilitation Setting’ with Angela Jackson
STA152: ’Eating Disorders’ with Nick Pollard of Family Mental Wealth
STA153: ’Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)’ with Lucy Gillbanks
STA154: ’The Gut Microbiome’ with Dr Lucy Williamson
STA177 ’Physical Literacy’ with John Scriven

Wishing YOU, our beloved listeners, all the best over the Christmas Break and a Happy New Year!

How To Connect With The Sports Therapy Association:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstherapyassociation/
Instagram & Twitter - @UK_STA
Website: https://www.thesta.co.uk/

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

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

Saturday Dec 16, 2023

STA177 ’Physical Literacy’ with special guest John Scriven of Move Well

Saturday Dec 16, 2023

How much of the injury & pain experienced by our clients can be attributed to the modern day decline in physical activity in everyday life? As soft tissue therapists, what should we be doing with our clients to counterbalance this?

In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest John Scriven, Movement & Rehabilitation Specialist and founder of Move Well, discusses the current pandemic of 'physical illiteracy', and how having '21st-century brains in ice-age bodies' contributes to sedentary-related disease and movement inefficiency.

About John Scriven
John is a natural movement & rehabilitation specialist with a passion for helping individuals achieve physical literacy. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he has developed a unique approach to movement therapy that is influenced heavily by evolutionary and neurodevelopmental science whilst remaining grounded in evidence-based practice. John has delivered thousands of hours of movement coaching in both rehabilitation and performance settings to a wide range of individuals and disciplines, from youth to world championship level. He also has been heavily involved in the international physical literacy movement and spear headed a world-renowned development programme in Jersey.

Useful Links:

Our sincere thanks to John Scriven for giving up his time to be a guest on the show!

Thursday Dec 07, 2023

STA176 ’Hands On Hub at TherapyExpo’ with AM Mazzieri, Katie Warburton, Jinty Sheerin, Lou Hockings

Thursday Dec 07, 2023

In Ep.176 of The Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we conclude reflection on this year’s Therapy Expo by chatting with our good friend Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of The ST School, about her ‘Hands On Hub’ area, which for the second year running provided two days of fantastic presentations & hands-on workshops.

Joining Anna Maria Mazzieri in this episode are

Katie Warburton of ‘Hands On Health’
Jinty Sheerin & Lou Hockings-Thompson, hosts of the Womenkind Collective Podcast

Useful Links:

Our sincere thanks to Anna Maria Mazzieri, Katie Warburton, Jinty Sheerin & Lou Hockings-Thompson for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

Monday Dec 04, 2023

STA175: ’Reflections On Therapy Expo 2023’ with Matt Phillips, Gary Benson, Georgina James-Staff, Bethan Timmins

Monday Dec 04, 2023

‘𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑’ - And so another Therapy Expo at NEC Birmingham draws to a close. The 'STA Update Theatre' was bigger & better than ever, with two days of theory & practical presentations from world class speakers. We thank everyone who came to visit and hope those of you who could not make it will be able to next year.

In this episode, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive is joined by Gary Benson (founder of the STA), Georgina James-Staff (Graduate Sports Therapist at Fire & Earth, West Midlands Representative for the STA) and Bethan Timmins (Clinical Director of Timmins Health & Performance, Chief Medical Officer at Stratford-upon-Avon RFC). Together, they reflect on how the two day conference went, what therapists were able to gain from it, and what could potentially have been done better.

Useful Links:

Our sincere thanks to Georgina James-Staff and Bethan Timmins for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

STA174: ’Training the Older Adult for Performance’ with special guests Chris Tiley and Chris Kitson

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

‘Training the Older Adult for Performance’ - A week to go until Therapy Expo 2023 at the NEC Birmingham November 22nd & 23rd. As always the STA will be there, with two days of fantastic presentations in the STA Therapy Update Theatre.

In Ep.174 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we reach our last chance to bring you a chat with speakers from Therapy Expo, and are joned by special gueats Chris Tiley, Founder of ‘Never Too Old To Lift’ and Chris Kitson of ‘Endurance Therapy & Performance’ and ‘Rockstar Runners’

Together, the Chris’s will be presenting ‘Training the Older Adult for Performance’ at 2.30pm on Day 2 of Therapy Expo, November 23rd:
"Some say that age is but a number, but when it comes to physical performance, what are the key factors we should be considering with older populations? In this presentation, Chris Tiley of ‘Never Too Old To Lift’ and Chris Kitson of ‘Endurance Therapy & Performance’will together deliver practical advice using real-life case studies to help you get more out of your older populations as they take on progressive physical challenges."

Useful Links:

Our sincere thanks to Chris Tiley and Chris Kitson for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

Monday Nov 13, 2023

STA173: ’How To Make Sure Therapy Expo Helps YOUR Business’ with guest Andy Hosgood

Monday Nov 13, 2023

With SO many quality presentations being offered this year at Therapy Expo (Birmingham NEC Nov22nd & 23rd 2023), there is a danger for us soft tissue therapists to get overloaded and realise on return to clinic that we don't actually have much from the two day conference to put into practice!

To give you advice on how to avoid this, host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive.com) and Gary Benson (founder of the STA) are joined in this episode by Andy Hosgood, who has nearly 20 years experience setting up and running private therapy clinics, and over the last 5 years has been coaching other therapy business owners to achieve their own successes (originally with 'Elevate Your Clinic' and now via AndyHosgood.co.uk).

Andy Hosgood will be presenting in the STA Therapy Update Theatre at 12.20pm on Day 1 of Therapy Expo: 'How To Elevate Your Client Experience To Ensure Success':
"In a challenging world of private practice, how you treat your clients is essential in creating a long standing, reputable and successful business. To achieve this consistency is key. In this presentation, Andy Hosgood, Co-Founder of Elevate Your Clinic, will explain his 10-step framework to elevate your client experience and how to implement it into your business to ensure your success."

Useful Links:

Our sincere thanks to Andy Hosgood for giving up his time to be a guest on the show!

Sunday Nov 05, 2023

STA172: ’What You Weren’t Taught About Communication’ with guest Alistair Beverley

Sunday Nov 05, 2023

'Keeping Your Hair On: What You Weren't Taught About Communication' - Our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre.

In this episode, special guest Alistair Beverley of theLDphysio.com talks to us about his presentation 'Keeping Your Hair On: What You Weren't Taught About Communication' that is happening in the STA Theatre at Therapy Expo , 12.15pm on Day 2.

Alistair was a guest on Ep.137 of Sports Therapy Association Podcast back in February: ’Healthcare for People with Learning Disabilities’. It's a hugely insightful epiode that we wholeheartedly recommend everyone either watches on YouTube or listens to on any popular podcast app.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

0:00 Intro
2:17 Reminder of previous episode 'Functional Flexibiity' with guest Sonia Fierro of 'Recover Stronger'
4:11 Details of Alistair Beverley at Therapy Expo 2023
4:55 Welcome Alistair Beverley
8:32 Alistair's presentation at Therapy Expo 2022 - 'Diagnostic Overshadowing - When The Incorrect Diagnosis Can Kill'
10:34 Alistair's personal experience with his younger brother Jon, who tragically died in 2020 due to diagnostic overshadowing.
13:17 Diagnosis Overshadowing is not something that only affects people with Learning/Intellectual Disability
14:25 Focus on Alistair's presentation at Therapy Expo 2023: 'Keeping Your Hair On: What You Weren't Taught About Communication' - STA Theatre at Therapy Expo , 12.15pm on Day 2.
28:00 Poor communication due to the 'fixer' mentality across healthcare
37:00 Empathy and Active Listening
50:00 Misconceptions about people with Learning/Intellectual Disabilities
56:10 Alistair Beverley's website: theLDPhysio.com - Read The Blog!

Useful Links:

Our sincere thanks to Alistair Beverley for giving up his time to be a guest on the show!

Wednesday Oct 25, 2023

STA171: ’Functional Flexibility’ with special guest Sonia Fierro

Wednesday Oct 25, 2023

'Functional Flexibility' - Our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre.

In this episode, special guest Sonia Fierro of 'Recover Stronger' talks to us about her up & coming presentation 'Functional Flexibility' that is happening in the STA Update Theatre at Therapy Expo, 11.30am on Day 2:

"Flexibility is one of the foundational components of movement and any activity; however, flexibility training is commonly misunderstood and its practice and prescription based on myths and generalisations. My practical session in the STA Update Theatre will build on the principles presented in my "Flexibility isn't dead" talk (Theatre B, 22 Nov 2023, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.); it will analyse case studies with examples from different sports and give the audience the opportunity to put theories into action to gain a deeper understanding of how to use flexibility within the rehab context."

About Sonia Fierro
Sonia Fierro is a qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist specialising in performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation and flexibility coaching. She has experience working in both private practice and within elite sport (GB Fencing, GB Diving & Swimming, Rugby) and has a particular interest in strength sports and functional fitness (Powerlifting, Weightlifting, CrossFit). She has been a competitive Powerlifting athlete herself holding an Italian Deadlift record. She is also an instructor for StickMobility UK, her own Recover Stronger educational courses and has recently launched a therapist mentorship for people who want to learn bridge the gap between clinic and fitness.

Sonia's Sessions at Therapy Expo

22-Nov-2023 14:30– 14:55 in THE STA THERAPY UPDATE THEATRE
'Women In Sports Therapy Panel'
22-Nov-2023 16:00– 16:30 in Theatre B
'Flexibility isn't dead: effective rehab & performance flexibility programming.'
23-Nov-2023 10:00– 10:30 in Theatre B
'Back Pain and Lifting: the Why, When and How of training the Deadlift.'
23-Nov-2023 11:30– 11:55 in THE STA THERAPY UPDATE THEATRE
'Functional Flexibility'

Useful Links

Sonia Fierro on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
Therapy Expo Conference Program

Our sincere thanks to Sonia Fierro for giving up her time to be a guest on the show, especially give the huge challenge of talking whilst her beautiful 18 month old daughter has other plans!

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

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 Oct 18, 2023

STA170: ’Born To Move & The Hands On Hub’ with guests James Earls, Owen Lewis & Anna Maria Mazzieri

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023

'Born To Move & The Hands On Hub' - Our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre.

In this episode, our guests are James Earls and Owen Lewis of Born To Move, who will be giving a theory & practical hour workshop in the STA Theatre at 4pm on Day 1 of Therapy Expo 2023: 'Understanding Functional Links - The Lower Limb'.

We are also joined by Anna Maria Mazzieri, Director of The ST School and creator of the very popular 'Hands On Hub' area at Therapy Expo. Together, Anna, James & Owen also discuss 'THE STORY' - a plan to help therapists find common meaning & important principles in the presentations they see across the two days at Therapy Expo.

Topics discussed (with time stamps):

0:00 Intro
1:30 Recap of last week's Ep.179 'How To Integrate Neurocognitive Approaches Into A Rehabilitation Setting?' with guest Angela Jackson
6:52 Welcome James Earls, Owen lewis and Anna Maria Mazzieri
8:40 About Anna Maria Mazzieri
9:46 About Owen Lewis
11:22 About James Earls
13:30 Is an evidence informed approach finally happening?
14:55 Where did the idea of having 'The Story' at Therapy Expo come from?
19:55 James Earls and Owen Lewis in the STA Theatre: 'Understanding Functional Links - The Lower Limb'
28:45 Anna Maria talks about 'The Hands On Hub' at Therapy Expo
32:37 The Five Principles of 'The Story'
34:43 Principle 1 of 'The Story': Heterarchy
41:45 Principle 2 of 'The Story': Integrated Anatomy
46:14 Principle 3 of 'The Story': Natural Movement
53:45 Principle 4 of 'The Story': Play
57:17 Principle 5 of 'The Story': Critical Thinking
1:06:30 Up & coming courses with Owen Lewis, James Earls, Anna Maria Mazzieri
1:10:15 In next week's show (at later time of 9pm): 'Functional Flexibility' with special guest Sonia Fierro of 'Recover Stronger'.

Useful Links

The ST School Website
ST School across Social Media: @thestschool
Born To Move Website
Born To Move across Social Media: @_borntomove
Born To Move Courses, Workshops & Books
- The Philosophy of Touch webinar Oct 23rd
- Functional Bodywork in Side-lying and Kneeling, 2-day workshop, Bristol, Dec 2nd & 3rd
-‘Functional Anatomy of Movement: An Illustrated Guide to Joint Movement, Soft Tissue Control, and Myofascial Anatomy’ by James Earls (released this week!)
- Functional Anatomy of Movement, 1-day workshop (based on the book), St Ives, Cambs. 20 Jan 24
- Understanding the Foot and Pelvis, 1-day workshop, St Ives, Cambs. 3 Feb 24

Our sincere thanks to James Earls, Owen Lewis and Anna Maria Mazzieri for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

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

Thursday Oct 12, 2023

STA169: ’Neurocognitive Approaches In A Rehabilitation Setting’ with Angela Jackson

Thursday Oct 12, 2023

How equipped are you to add a neurocognitive bias to your rehabilitation programmes? Are you aware of the importance of retraining the proprioceptive system without eye dominance?

In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, our countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 continues, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre. Our special guest is internationally respected educator Angela Jackson, who talks to us about her presentation in the STA Theatre at 9.15am on Day 2 of Therapy Expo 2023: 'How To Integrate Neurocognitive Approaches Into A Rehabilitation Setting'.

Topics discussed (with time stamps):

0:00 Intro
1:30 Recap of last week's Ep.168 'The Changing Face Of Qualifications. Who Can We Trust?'
6:30 Welcome Anglea Jackson
11:10 Why Angela Jackson specialises in Young Athletes & Injury
13:35 A look at Angela's website and courses available
15:30 Kidsbacktosport website: a resource for parents, coaches & therapists alike.
18:24 Angela Jackson at this year's Therapy Expo
19:40 What is a Neurocognitive Approach?
24:00 External Cues: "Do you want to pee on your feet or in the loo?"
26:48: Recreating the 'chaotic world' of sport activity
31:20 How can we teak our rehab to incorporate a neurocognitive approach
33:30 How many times during their chosen sport does your client close their eyes?
41:20 How soon in a programme do you include a neurocognitive challenge?
45:00 Is confidence linked with neurocognitive ability?
50:30 Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater!
53:19 How to stay in contact with Angela Jackson
55:10 In next week's show: 'The Story of Movement' with James Earls. Owen Lewis & Anna Maria Mazzieri

Useful Links

Angela Jackson Website
Resource for child sports injuries: https://kidsback2sport.com/
Angela Jackson on Twitter: @angiejphysio
Anglela Jackson on Instagram: @angiejphysio
Anglea Jackson on Facebook

Our sincere thanks to Angela Jackson for giving up her time to be a guest on the show!

Want to join the live recordings?
Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

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