In Ep.183 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips navigates a thought-provoking discussion between a panel of physiotherapists and sports therapists. Dissecting their roles, relationships with other disciplines, and their standpoints on the often contentious Physios vs. Sports Therapists debate, this episode provides a deep dive into the sometimes-difficult dynamics within the sector.

On The Panel:

• Jemma Oliver - Physiotherapist, England Athletics, Founder of Facebook Group 'The MSK HUB'

The conversation explores the role of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in regulating use of protected titles like 'Physio' and 'Physiotherapy', and managing incidents of title misuse. It sheds light on the typical viewpoints of both physiotherapists and sports therapists about their professional titles. Also discussed are the prospects of regulating sports therapy and the hurdles encountered.

This episode stands as a comprehensive dialogue on the relationship between physiotherapy and sports therapy. It underscores the importance of fostering healthy, respectful collaboration between the two for the betterment of patient care. It underlines the significant challenges faced within the healthcare system and encourages mutual respect and collaboration across the sector.

Whether you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, or an interested listener, this episode offers a wide-ranging outlook on the underlying dynamics within these professions in the healthcare landscape.

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Our sincere thanks to Jemma, Caroline, Paul, Anna Maria, Becky and Gary for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

In Ep.182 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we explore the crux of effective communication within Sports Massage, Sports Therapy and Sports Rehab. Special guest Andrew McCauley, founder of ProCare Sports Medicine, delves into the importance of communication with clients/patients AND fellow health care professionals, in order to maximise client/patient recovery and grow the success of your business.

*𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞.

Further, the discussion provides invaluable advice on establishing a unique service, understanding a patient's mindset, and fostering commitment to exercise. Tune in to uncover the intriguing dynamics of therapy and how a patient's reaction is a goldmine of information that therapists need to tap into. This episode promises to offer fresh insights, breakthrough techniques and a renewed perspective on delivering personalized treatment plans.

• 00:00:00 Welcome to Sports Therapy Association Podcast

About The Guest

• ProCare Sports Medicine Website: https://procaresportsmedicine.com/

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

Rehab Guru is a patient management software system used across the world by sole-practitioners, private practices, the NHS, and the UK Ministry of Defence. With tools for bookings, appointments. patient forms, exercise prescription, outcome measures, remote patient management, and more, clinicians can choose to either integrate it with existing software like Cliniko, or use Rehab Guru as the sole software system with all its components. 

Topics Discussed (with timestamps)

• 0:00 Intro

Useful Links:

• Rehab Guru Website

Our sincere thanks to David Barrow & Simon Taylor for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

In this episode “Team GB Judo: massage For Recovery”,  special guest Steve Miller (Grow Physio Academy) talks about the work he has recently done with Team GB Judo athletes, focussing on strategies for optimum recovery, including massage & manual therapy. 

Steve Miller is a Sports Physiotherapist and Founder of Grow Physio Academy, currenty works for UK Sports Institute (UKSI) in a rehabilitation specialist role with GB Judo athletes. He has also represented medical teams in English Premiership Rugby at Newcastle Falcons, British Gymnastics, Lawn tennis Association, and at Olympic & Commonwealth Games.

Steve lectures at Newcastle, Sheffield Hallam and Gloucester Universities, teaching Physiotherapy (BSc), Sports Physiotherapy (MSc), Sports Therapy (BSc) & Sport & Exercise Medicine. He runs Nationwide & International Sports Injury Courses and is a popular speaker at conferences.

Topics Discussed (with timestamps)

• 0:00 Intro

Useful Links:

• Grow Physio Website

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

‘Being a Soft Tissue Therapist in 2024’ - In the first of a new season of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive.com) is joined by STA members to discuss what 2024 will, should & could bring Soft Tissue Therapists, and share individual hopes, plans and goals.

• Gary Benson - founder of the STA

Useful Links:

• The STA Website

Our sincere thanks to Alex, Ben, Imi and Stevie for giving up their time to be guests on the show!

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.

• Education - what does the future hold for Level 3 therapists?

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportstherapyassociation/

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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?

Useful Links:

• John Scriven Website: MoveWell.je

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

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. 

• Katie Warburton of ‘Hands On Health’

Useful Links:

• The ST School Website

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!

‘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.   

Useful Links:

• The STA Website

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

‘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.

Together, the Chris’s will be presenting ‘Training the Older Adult for Performance’ at 2.30pm on Day 2 of Therapy Expo, November 23rd:

Useful Links:

• Chris Tiley Website: nevertoooldtolift.com

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