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


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'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!

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


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STA171: 'Functional Flexibility' with special guest Sonia Fierro


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'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'

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

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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.

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


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'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'.

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

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


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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 

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

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STA168: ’The Changing Face Of Qualifications: Who Can We Trust?’ - Special Debate Episode


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“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) 
• Sits on the board of the GCMT (General Council for Massage Therapies)
• Has been a Profession Specific Board member for the CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) 

Anna Maria Mazzieri
• Director of The ST School (School Of Soft Tissue Therapy)
• Closely involved with ISRM (Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists, formerly Insitute for Sport & Remedial Massage) to bring their syllabus up to date. 
• Part of the international group ‘ForceNET’ lead by Dr Chad Cook

Mike Grice
• Director of Movement Therapy Education
• Was on the Technical Expert Group -TEG - for Skills Active
• Former lecturer on the FdSc and BSc Sports Therapy programmes at University College Birmingham 
• Lead tutor/instructor for Elite Therapy Education, Biomechanics Education, Oxford School of Sports Massage (OSSM)

Gary Benson
• Founder of the Sports Therapy Association
• Previously worked as teacher & assessor in Further Educuation and the Private sector
Passionate about raising standards, challenging misinformation and discrimination in the industry & employment sector. 

Topics discussed (with time stamps):

  • 0:00 Intro 
  • 1:47 Reminder of Ep.167 'RED-S In Sport: What Therapists Need To Know' with special guest Lucy Gillbanks
  • 3:28 Welcome to the Panel
  • 4:20 Introduction: Mike Grice  
  • 5:17 Introduction: Anna Maria Mazzieri
  • 7:12 Introduction: Gary Benson
  • 8:20 Introduction: Susan Findlay  
  • 9:40 Our thanks to educators who could not make it tonight  
  • 11:06 What do the Course Levels 1-6 mean?  
  • 15:00 CPD courses should not be calling themselves Level 5 or Level 6 
  • 18:00 Was the 2007/8 introduction of Level 4 and Level 5 courses done for commercial reasons?  
  • 20:42 We need to move away from the current level system based on 'techniques' taught to a system based on 'application of knowledge'.   
  • 23:55 Does Level 5 prepare you for pitchside work or do you need a degree?   
  • 29:14 Levels 3, 4 and 5 were set up for commercial reasons. We need to change this.    
  • 30:49 Alternatives to BTEC Level 3, 4 and 5
  • 34:38 Advantages & Disadvantages of the BTEC Model
  • 36:50 What role & responsibility do insurance companies have? Are they part of the problem?
  • 39:11 Conflicts of Interest: Should a professional association or organisation that provides support for therapists ALSO sell their own eduction courses?
  • 39:41 Can professional associations & organisations achieve unified standards? Why can there not be just one association for therapists?  
  • 45:02 Conflict of Interest revisited. Can it be avoided?
  • 48:39 Does 'accreditation' truly identify a good course?
  • 53:20 Advice from the panel: 'How To identify A Good Course'
  • 64:17 Thank you everyone who joined live. What to do if you need support.                        

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Our sincere thanks to Mike Grice, Anna Maria Mazzieri and Susan Findlay for giving up their time to be on our Panel!

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.

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STA166 'Personalised Nutrition For The Future: Gut Microbiome' with Dr Lucy Williamson


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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 Microbiome'.

In this episode of the podcast, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive asks Dr Lucy Williamson what soft tissue therapists will gain from attending her presentation at Therapy Expo, sparking discussion of the clear links that modern research is showing between gut microbiome health and physical & mental wellness. Dispelling many of the common misconceptions about what we (and our clients) shoud & shouldn't be eating, Dr Williamson shows how small changes in our diet can have a huge impact on performance, recovery & wellbeing.           


Topics discussed (with time stamps):

  • 0:00 Intro 
  • 2:20 Reminder of Ep.165 'Patellofemoral Joint Rehabilitation' with guests Dr Claire Minshull & Caire Robertson
  • 4:50 Welcome Dr Lucy Williamson
  • 7:20 Research on the Gut Microbiome  
  • 10:30 Putting clarity back into nutrition
  • 12:40 Starting the day with an espresso
  • 15:00 Milk: Dairy vs Non-Dairy    
  • 17:55 History of the Low-Fat trend   
  • 23:00 The power of variety in our diet  
  • 26:38 Tricks to helping children get their vegetables  
  • 28:40 Freeing people up from recipe books 
  • 30:50 'Gut Experience' Day Outs
  • 35:20 David 'Jacko' Jackson and Rooted Health (October Retreat)
  • 41:00 Dr Lucy Williamson at Therapy Expo 2023
  • 51:30 The Gut Health Online Course
  • 53:19 How to keep in contact with Dr Lucy Williamson  

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Our sincere thanks to Dr Lucy Williamson for giving up her time to be a guest on the show!

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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.

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