The Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans, with adaptive sports to promote recovery, rehabilitation, and respect for those who serve. In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, Part 2 of our series on ‘Working With Athletes With Disabilities’, we are joined by two of this year’s Team UK competitors, Sam May & Gemma Barnes, who together with Sports Therapist Carla Bickerstaffe & Massage Therapist Jenny Lane, give us a hugely valuable insight into being part of the Invinctus Games, from the perspective of a competitor and as a member of the therapy support team.

This episode emphasizes the therapeutic power of sport in recovery and the vital role of therapists in supporting athletes’ physical and emotional journeys. Join us as we uncover the stories of resilience, camaraderie, and triumph over adversity, and learn how these games are not just about winning medals but also about healing and personal growth. Tune in to gain insights into working with athletes with disabilities and explore how the support of attentive therapists like Carla and Jenny can spark remarkable transformations.