The STA Clinician Podcast

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The STA Clinician Podcast - 'Connecting Clinicians Across Healthcare' - is recorded LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm (UK) on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and Facebook Page, and then uploaded as a podcast to all popular platforms. After 5 years of broadcasting weekly as the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, the name of the podcast has been updated to reflect how our content is of value & interest to all health care professionals, with a major goal being to promote conversations that embrace & nurture multidisciplinary care. Hosted by Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive.com), we welcome all health care professionals to join us for the live recording, a chance to network with fellow therapists and discuss topics that together help us all move forward as an industry. The Sports Therapy Association (STA) is a professional representation for Sports Therapists, Sports Injury Therapists and Soft Tissue Therapists. We have worked passionately to develop a truly independent and ethical association that is committed to raising standards across the industry and progressing opportunities for our valued members.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep.293: 'Examining the Role of the General Council for Manual Therapies' with Ruth Duncan & Susan Findley

    Episode 293 of the STA Clinician Podcast explores the history, purpose and current priorities of the General Council for Manual Therapies (GCMT). Host Matt Phillips is joined by GCMT chair Ruth Duncan, vice chair Susan Findlay, and STA founder Gary Benson to discuss regulation, education standards, professional associations, and protecting public safety. The guests reflect on the GCMT’s origins, challenges with inconsistent training and online courses, relationships with CNHC, and practical steps for improving CPD, governance and public guidance. They also share how the GCMT supports small associations, influences public-facing information, and promotes evidence-informed practice. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:05:04 - Ruth Duncan's Manual Therapy Journey 00:08:39 - Susan Findlay's Path to Oncology 00:11:23 - GCMT History Explained 00:18:41 - Standards Under Pressure 00:28:34 - Guiding Courses, Not Judging 00:32:26 - Reaching the Unregistered Majority 00:38:21 - Support Models Versus Business 00:45:53 - Raising Public Awareness 00:55:11 - Upcoming Work and Events Useful Links GCMT Website STA Website  Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  2. Jul 8

    Ep.292: 'It's Not the Person: Rethinking Difficult Conversations in MSK Practice' with guest Matt Phillips

    In Ep. 292 of the STA Clinician Podcast, host Matt Phillips moves into the guest chair, allowing STA founder Gary Benson to interview him about his specialist focus: thinking and communication in practice. They also discuss why, after a decade as "Runchatlive", Matt has launched his new website, MattPhillips.Education. The episode explores why labelling a patient as "difficult" often misses the point, and how shifting the focus from changing the person to adjusting the environment, improving communication, and using approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can better support patients and clients, whether they are neurodivergent or neuromajority. Also mentioned is Matt's Facebook Group 'Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians', talks at this year's Therapy Show , the new 'Reflective CPD Journal' by Neuroflect UK , and Matt's up & coming collaboration with The Unbound Project on July 14th.  Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:03:17 - Matt Phillips: From Host to Guest 00:08:59 - Rethinking Difficult Conversations 00:12:42 - Ask Before Assumptions 00:21:33 - Inclusive Design for Everyone 00:32:20 - Therapy Show and Neurodiversity 00:42:08 - Listening Over More Advice 00:46:11 - Communication, Not Fixing 00:58:33 - The Unbound Project 01:01:01 - What Listeners Should Take Away 01:04:42 - A New Identity in Healthcare 01:07:34 - On the show next week Useful Links Website: MattPhillips.Education Communication Skills for Clinicians CPD Course  July 14th: Exploring Workplace Conversations Through a Neurodiversity Lens - with the Unbound Project Matt Phillips at Therapy Show November 2026 Facebook Group: Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians The Reflective CPD Journal by Sarah Meharg and Rosi Sexton Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  3. Jul 1

    Ep.291: Summiting Mount Everest with special guest Tim Allardyce

    In Ep.291 of the STA Clinician Podcast, host Matt Phillips speaks with special guest Tim Allardyce, founder of Rehab My Patient, about his recent ascent of Mount Everest — the physical challenges, medical issues experienced (frostnip, mild frostbite, and a posterior tibial DVT), and the grit it took to reach the summit. Tim shares his preparation and acclimatization strategies, the role of Sherpa teams, and the charity work funded by the expedition to support local schools, an orphanage and Sherpa communities. A truly inspiring episode you do not want to miss!  Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:03:00 - Introducing our guest Tim Allardyce 00:04:37 - DVT Scare and training for Mount Everest 00:17:45 - Charity Efforts in Nepal 00:23:39 - Summit Day and Oxygen Training 00:29:35 - Sherpa Support and Local Culture 00:33:24 - The Brutal Summit Push 00:42:06 - Mindset Over Mountain Hardship 00:47:38 - Risk, Reflection, and Return 00:51:10 - Would You Recommend Climbing Everest? 00:54:49 - Closing Notes and Next Episode Useful Links Donate to Tim's chosen charities Tim Allardyce on Facebook Tim Allardyce on Instagram Tim Allardyce on Tiktok Rehab My Patient Website Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  4. Jun 20

    Ep.290: Midlands STA Conference Preview – with Mike Grice & Kieran McMahon

    In this episode, we take a look ahead at the 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, happening on Saturday 20th June in Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Joining host Matt Phillips is conference organiser Mike Grice from Movement Therapy Education, and Performance Sports Physio Kieran McMahon. Together, they give an exclusive preview of what’s in store — including insights from a fantastic speaker line up featuring Mike James, Tristen Attenborough, Carol Seaborne, Rosy Sexton, and more. The episode discusses the event’s focus on movement, soft-tissue therapy, exercise integration, and practical hands-on learning, and covers practical highlights: sessions on ankle assessment and return-to-play, neurodynamics and nerves, MMA injury insight, networking opportunities, CPD accreditation and ticket details for delegates. Useful Links Midlands STA Conference Sports Therapy Association Website Movement Therapy Education Website  Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  5. Jun 14

    Ep.289 ‘Accreditation, Employability and the Future of Sports Therapy’ with PD:Approval

    In Ep..289 of the STA Clinician Podcast — 'Accreditation, Employability and the Future of Sports Therapy' — we explore how accreditation is shaping the future of the sports therapy profession and what it really means for employability. Host Matt Phillips is joined by two expert voices from PD:Approval — an international, independent accrediting organisation specialising in the health and fitness sector: Tom Bell, Founder & CEO Yolande Green, Qualifications Developer and Manager Also present is Gary Benson, founder of the Sports Therapy Association. Together, they unpack the importance of quality assurance, industry standards, and professional recognition, and discuss how education providers and practitioners can better position themselves in an evolving landscape, as well as taking a closer look at PD:Approval’s role in supporting training providers. Also mentioned is the up & coming Midlands STA Conference which is happening on June 20th in Ludlow, in association with Mike Grice & Movement Therapy Education. Details & Tickets can be found here.  Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:04:35 - Why PD:Approval was set up 00:11:29 - STA Accreditation Vision 00:16:11 - Yolande’s Industry Journey 00:27:02 - Why Quality Matters 00:28:10 - Course Misinformation Risks 00:36:49 - Funding Shapes Training 00:44:05 - Membership and Standards 00:54:22 - How Listeners Can Help 01:05:40 - Trust Your Instincts 01:06:46 - Midlands STA Conference on June 20th in Ludlow Useful Links PD:Approval Website Sports Therapy Association Website Midlands STA Conference  Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  6. Jun 4

    Ep.288 Neurodivergent Inclusion in Health Settings — The Reflective CPD Journal with Sarah Meharg & Rosi Sexton

    In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by Sarah Meharg and Rosi Sexton to discuss the launch of Neuroflect UK and the recent publication of their 'Reflective CPD Journal'. They explain why neurodivergent‑affirmative practice matters, share practical planning and reflection tools for clinicians, and outline upcoming training and resources to improve accessibility across healthcare and workplaces. The conversation is aimed at MSK and other health professionals — both neurotypical and neurodivergent — who want simple, actionable ways to reduce barriers, better support patients, and embed reflective learning into everyday practice. Find the journal and more at neuroflect.co.uk. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:03:45 - NeuroFlect UK Launch 00:11:37 - Shared Values, Different Paths 00:16:23 - Building a Neuroaffirmative Team 00:21:08 - Rethinking Clinical Norms 00:31:13 - Average Thinking Explained 00:36:58 - CPD Reflective Journal Structure 00:45:10 - Weekly Prompts and Reflections 00:52:28 - Neurodivergence Benefits Everyone 00:55:25 - Courses and Future Events 01:00:09 - Upcoming Talks and Appearances Free Online Event 'A guided look inside the Reflective CPD Journal and practical tools for neuroaffirmative practice.' Friday 12th June  2 PM-2:45 PM GMT+1 Join Sarah Meharg, Occupational Therapist and Director of Neuroflect CIC, for a free online session exploring the Reflective CPD Journal: Neurodivergent Inclusion in Health Settings. You do not need to have purchased the journal to attend. During the session, Sarah will talk through some of the key tools, reflections, and resources included within the journal, many of which can be used independently of the journal itself. Useful Links Neuroflect UK Website Purchase the Reflective CPD Journal here  Neuroflect Linktr.ee  Free online event with Sarah discussing the book Glossary Terms - Stimpunks Foundation Autistic mental health conference Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  7. May 29

    Ep.287 "Psychological Patterning Process (PPP)'' with special guest Serena Simmons

    We arrive at the final part of our focus this month on Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians, in an episode entitled “Psychological Patterning Process (PPP)”. In this episode, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Serena Simmons, a Chartered psychologist, educator, and behaviour change specialist with over 25 years experience of working in psychology, behaviour change, teaching, and human complexity, across Healthcare, Higher Education, Coaching, and Forensic settings. Serena discusses her recently released 'Psychological Patterning Process (PPP)' - a practical, formulation-based lens for understanding the patterns beneath a client’s behaviour. Serena explains how co-mapping and simple psychological profiling help clinicians decide when change is appropriate, which tools to use, and whether to refer — all within scope and with compassion. The episode looks at real clinic examples, how PPP can support all types of MSK clinician, and the aims of the inaugural training starting September 2026. The conversation focuses on making consultations easier, reducing practitioner self-blame, and improving decision-making about motivation, treatment and referral. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:02:35 - Meet Serena Simmons 00:04:34 - Psychology and Teaching 00:08:10 - Forensic Work and TV 00:13:51 - Introducing PPP 00:22:03 - How PPP Works 00:25:44 - Training and Mapping 00:30:58 - Ethics and Scope 00:35:02 - Vectors of Change 00:43:01 - Practitioner Self-Mapping 00:47:26 - PPP Course Details starting September 2026 Useful Links The Psychology School Website Psychological Patterning Process (PPP) Course Information Serena Simmons on Instagram Other Episodes In This Series Part 1 - Motivational Interviewing for MSK Clinicians with guest Orla Adams - Available on YouTube & all popular Podcast Apps.   Part 2 - Awkward Conversations with guest Richard Shorter of Non-perfectdad.co.uk Part 3 - Explaining Diagnoses with guest Ben Whybrow, host of the Clinical Communication Podcast Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

  8. May 21

    Ep.286 'Communication Skills For MSK Clinicians Part 3: Explaining Diagnoses' with guest Ben Whybrow

    In Part 3 of our focus this month on Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians, entitled 'EXPLAINING DIAGNOSES', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Ben Whybrow, Clinical Communication Skills Facilitator at Norwich Medical School, specialist physiotherapist in an NHS Pain Clinic, and host of the Clinical Communication Podcast. In this episode, Ben explores how MSK clinicians can explain diagnoses clearly, confidently and compassionately. He discusses asking about patients’ expectations, meeting people where they’re at, timing explanations, using simple relatable analogies (like the "cocktail"), and checking understanding. Practical tips focus on keeping explanations simple, validating feelings over repeating facts, tailoring language to the patient, and prioritizing how patients feel so they leave reassured and able to move forward. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:03:00 - Introducing special guest Ben Whybrow 00:04:30 - Ben Whybrow speaking at Therapy Show 2026 00:06:56 - What Is a Diagnosis? 00:15:21 - Start With What The Patient Knows 00:27:26 - Keep Explanations Simple 00:30:25 - Using Analogies That Fit 00:38:30 - Check Patient Understanding Gently 00:44:14 - What To Do When Patients Are Not Listening 00:49:14 - Teaching and Reassurance Useful Links Ben Whybrow on Instagram Clinical Communication Podcast on Apple Podcasts  Other Episodes In This Series Part 1 - Motivational Interviewing for MSK Clinicians with guest Orla Adams - Available on YouTube & all popular Podcast Apps.   Part 2 - Awkward Conversations with guest Richard Shorter of Non-perfectdad.co.uk Part 4 - 8pm (UK time) Tues May 26th - Serena Simmons, founder of the psychologyschool.co, will be introducing the Psychological Patterning Process (PPP) - a structured way of recognising the patterns that sit underneath your client or patient’s behaviour, and understanding what to do next. Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the STA Clinician Podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. 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. Interested in joining the STA? Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12!  Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

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The STA Clinician Podcast - 'Connecting Clinicians Across Healthcare' - is recorded LIVE every Tuesday at 8pm (UK) on the Sports Therapy Association YouTube channel and Facebook Page, and then uploaded as a podcast to all popular platforms. After 5 years of broadcasting weekly as the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, the name of the podcast has been updated to reflect how our content is of value & interest to all health care professionals, with a major goal being to promote conversations that embrace & nurture multidisciplinary care. Hosted by Matt Phillips (creator of Runchatlive.com), we welcome all health care professionals to join us for the live recording, a chance to network with fellow therapists and discuss topics that together help us all move forward as an industry. The Sports Therapy Association (STA) is a professional representation for Sports Therapists, Sports Injury Therapists and Soft Tissue Therapists. We have worked passionately to develop a truly independent and ethical association that is committed to raising standards across the industry and progressing opportunities for our valued members.

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  • Creator
    Sports Therapy Association
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Explicit
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