STA207: ‘Is Your Client Ready To Return To Sport?’ with special guest Steve Miller

In Ep.207 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, ‘Is Your Client Ready To Return To Sport?’, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive is joined by Steve Miller, founder of Grow Physio Academy, who shares his insights on how to determine if an athlete is ready to return to sport, emphasizing the importance of milestone-based approaches, monitoring, and personalized care plans. He also discusses the psychological aspects of rehabilitation and the need for ongoing support even after an athlete has returned to full training.

Steve Miller is a rehabilitation specialist currently working with GB Judo and is well-known among STA members for his excellent courses and webinars, details of which are all available at of Grow Physio Academy.

  • 00:00:00 – Welcome to The Sports Therapy Association Podcast
  • 00:02:14 – For next week’s show: Statutory Regulation for Sports Therapists?
  • 00:04:12 – Welcome Steve Miller of Grow Physio
  • 00:06:46 – Team GB Judo Athletes Heading to the Olympics
  • 00:09:56 – Overview of Grow Physio Academy Courses
  • 00:12:03 – Importance of Comprehensive Rehabilitation
  • 00:14:21 – Self-Care and Preventing Burnout
  • 00:17:56 – Managing Pressure from Coaches in Rehab
  • 00:43:55 – Empowering Clients Through Goal-Oriented Rehab Programs
  • 00:57:13 – Transitioning to Sport-Specific Chaos for Neuromuscular Prep
  • 01:03:52 – Establishing Credibility and Expertise in Sports Therapy Services

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