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On the first Tuesday of every month, we bring you ’Ask Us Anything’, in which host Matt Phillips is joined by a group of Sports Therapy Association members to answer YOUR questions on a chosen topic, in the case of this episode: ’Therapy for Sports Teams’. The STA panel dives into the engrossing world of working with sports teams, sharing their diverse experiences and professional insights. STA Panel in this episode: Hazel Mycock, Lucy McDonald, Scott Loynes.

In Ep.196, Part 2 of our special Shoulder Series, our guest is Jo Gibson, a hugely respected shoulder specialist & educator both nationally & internationally, and upper limb rehab specialist at Rehab 4 Performance. The show focuses on inclusive patient-centric healthcare, encouraging practicioners to use thorough subjective assessment to form a hypothesis, rather than rushing into the objective testing.  Jo discusses different classes of shoulder conditions, the importance of clear communication, and strategies for diagnosis. Discover the role of reactive stabilization and neuromuscular elements in treating instabilities, along with the correlation between injury and re-injury.

In Ep.195 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, esteemed Professor Ian Horsley, a shoulder and upper limb rehab specialist, unpacks the world of shoulder assessments. The first in a two-part series, this episode delves into the nuances of the shoulder, from an overview of its complex nature to a discussion on the perceived complexity, intrinsic stability, and neuromuscular control related to the shoulder joint. In addition, the episode probes into the contrasting aspects of qualitative and quantitative assessments, revealing priceless insights for therapists and sports professionals.

Our guest in this episode, Ben Wybrow, is a specialist physiotherapist at an NHS Pain Clinic and a Clinical Communication Skills Facilitator at Norwich Medical School. He recently wrote a particularly well received article entitled “Sit In The Mud” that appeared in February’s edition of MSKMag, published in paper form and online by the Physio Matters team. In this episode, Ben imparts his knowledge on the interlinking between MSK therapists and pain management specialists, and divulges why communication is significant in patient care. Bursting with fascinating stories and relatable examples, the episode emphasizes the need for therapists to validate and understand patients’ experiences rather than rushing to ’fix’ them.

In episode 193 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, special guest Nicola Hunt, director at PhysioCare Rehab, unravels misconceptions around concussions and imparts key information about their causes, dangers, and treatment. This crucial talk clarifies general myths about concussions to drive the right understanding and management for this common yet critical issue.

On the first Tuesday of every month, we bring you our ’Ask Us Anything’ series, in which Matt Phillips (creator of runchatlive.com) is joined by the a group of Sports Therapy Association members to answer YOUR questions (emailed to matt@thesta.co.uk). In this episode ’Ask Us Anything: ’Therapy for Runners’, we delve into the interplay between sports therapy and running, with the expert panel of STA members, who are also runners, offering unique insights into this niche field. The panel features Shane Robinson, Hannah Tabram, Penny Demos, Chris Kitson, and Sarah Clatworthy.