The STA Clinician Podcast

In Ep.189 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, special guest Robert Francis discusses the intricacies of fitness for individuals with disabilities. Centered on Robert's recently launched project, Move Mojo , the episode brings to light the importance of making fitness accessible for all, overcoming traditional limitations and prejudices. Shedding light on the lack of regular fitness programs...

'How To Set Up A Sports Massage Therapy Business - Part 3: Mobile and Event Work' In the final part of our three episode series ‘'How To Set Up A Massage Therapy Business’, our panel of experienced Sports Massage Therapists & Sports Therapists share advice on setting up a mobile therapy business, and also getting involved in event work.    Other Episodes In This Series • Part 1 (Ep.186) 'At Yo...

‘How To Set Up A Massage Therapy Business: Part 2 - Renting A Room’. This episode is Part 2 of a three part series in which our panel of experienced Sports Massage Therapists & Sports Therapists share tips on how to set up a sports massage clinic. Part 2, as the title suggests, is all about renting a room, and the many ways in which that can be done. Other Episodes In This Series • Part 1 (Ep....

‘How To Set Up A Massage Therapy Business: Part 1 - At Your Home’.  This episode is Part 1 of a new three part series called in which our panel of experienced Sports Massage Therapists & Sports Therapists share tips on how to set up a sports massage clinic. Part 1, as the title suggests, is all about setting up at your home, be it in your garage, garden, or a room of the house. Other Episodes...

In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Claire Boucher, a lecturer of Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation at Canterbury Christ Church University and PhD Researcher at University of Kent. Claire discusses her research into the thoracolumbar fascia, a critical yet often-overlooked component in lower back pain treatment strategies. Clai...

On the first Tuesday of every month, the Sports Therapy Association Podcast invites YOU to join us LIVE for the recording of ‘ASK US ANYTHING!’, in which our STA Panel are presented with a selection of questions either emailed in to podcast host Matt Phillips ( matt@thesta.co.uk ) or found online in the Facebook Group 'Sports Massage Training & Support Group' run by Tracey McClimon.  STA Panel...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 discusses how although massage for recovery has traditionally not been particularly well utilised in the sport of Judo, when employed...

‘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. Joining Matt Phillips are : Gary Benson - founder of the STA Alex Moore - Sports Massage Th...

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 gu...

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...

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...

‘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 runchatli...

‘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 gueat...

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 Ben...

'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 Theatr...

'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 f...

'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 L...

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...

“The Changing Face Of Qualifications. Who Can We Trust?” - In this SPECIAL episode, we bring together a live panel of leaders in education within the therapy industry to discuss the often confusing qualification structure, course levels, accreditation and awarding organisation validity. THE PANEL: Susan Findlay • Director & Senior Lecturer of NLSSM (North London School of Sports Massage)  • Si...

'Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport (RED-S): What Therapists Need To Know' - Special guest Lucy Gillbanks, ex-international athlete & RED-S Researcher, talks to us about the presentation she will be delivering at this year's Therapy Expo, in the STA Theatre at 10.15am on Wednesday Nov 22nd.  Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) describes a syndrome of characteristics that can result in...

We're on a countdown to Therapy Expo 2023 at the Birmingham NEC this November, chatting LIVE with speakers who will be presenting in the STA Update Theatre. In this episode, our guest is Dr Lucy Williamson, award winning nutritionist and founder of the Gut Health Project, who will be in the STA Theatre at 9.15am on Day 1 of Therapy Expo, presenting 'Personalised Nutrition For The Future: Gut Micro...

'The Patellofemoral Joint: From Pain To Performance' - In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, we are honoured to be joined by two highly respected educators Dr Claire Minshull and Claire Robertson. They talk to us about their coming together to create the course ‘The PFJ: From Pain to Performance’ - a complete guide to Patellofemoral Joint Rehabilitation. Though the inaugural c...