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The UKSI Insider is back with series three, focusing on everything to do with the Paralympics. Paralympic medalist Ollie Hynd and Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers will talk to UKSI personnel, ParalympicsGB Paris 2024 support staff, and athletes to learn about the world of Paralympic sport, the differences between Olympic and Paralympic sport, societal challenges, and much more! Listen back to series one and two of the podcast now.

  1. 07/14/2024

    Physiotherapy in Paralympic Sport

    In the final episode of series three, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are back to explore Physiotherapy with Dawn Ibrahim, Athlete Health Lead and Physiotherapy Lead at the UKSI, and Gemma Jefferson, Athlete Health Lead at the UKSI. They discuss the different considerations when working with a Paralympian, finding solutions, and what to pack when working at a Paralympic Games.

    Physiotherapy in Paralympic Sport

  2. 07/11/2024

    Life After Paralympic Sport

    In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Emily Hunton, Performance Lifestyle Paralympic Lead and Futures Coach at the UKSI. They discuss the importance of having interests and passions outside of sport, the support available, the challenges faced, and more!

    Life After Paralympic Sport

  3. 07/07/2024

    Endometriosis

    In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw, who discusses living with Endometriosis. Charlotte has been on a long journey with her symptoms and diagnosis, which she shares in this episode to help increase awareness. Please visit Endometriosis UK for more information. You can also listen to series two of the UKSI Insider, which focuses on everything to do with Female Athlete Health and Performance.

    Endometriosis

  4. 07/04/2024

    Mental Health in Paralympic Sport

    In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Amanda Gatherer, Mental Health Lead for ParalympicsGB, and Sam Cumming, Head of Mental Health at the UKSI. They discuss the mental health challenges athletes could face during a Paralympic cycle, the support available, stereotypes, and more!

    Mental Health in Paralympic Sport

  5. 06/30/2024

    Innovation in Paralympic Sport

    In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers explore two innovative UKSI projects that are impacting Paralympic sports and athletes. Alison Macpherson and Rebecca Shanahan, Performance Innovation Consultants at the UKSI, discuss ProsthetiCare, which was set to support athletes who wear prosthetics. The second part of the episode is spent with Stephen Cooper, Strength & Conditioning Coach at the UKSI, who shares insight into his work in the Cerebral Palsy space.

    Innovation in Paralympic Sport

  6. 06/27/2024

    Preparing for Paris 2024

    In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Nik Diaper, Head of Paralympic Performance Support at the UKSI, Dr Pippa Bennett, Chief Medical Officer for ParalympicsGB, and Jonny Riall, Deputy Chef de Mission for ParalympicsGB, to discuss how the two organisations have prepared for Paris 2024. They also cover what makes the Paralympics so special, what to look out for at the Games, and more!

    Preparing for Paris 2024

  7. 11/22/2023

    Pelvic Floor Health

    We might think pelvic health is only important after childbirth, but should all athletes be taking more care? Olympian Goldie Sayers asks the UKSI’s Head of Sports Medicine and Co-Lead of Female Athlete Health and Performance Dr Anita Biswas all the big questions.

    Pelvic Floor Health

  8. 11/15/2023

    Pregnancy

    Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sarah Storey, Serena Williams, Laura Kenny – what do they have in common? They all returned to elite competition following the birth of their children. But how difficult is that and what support is available to athletes? Olympian Goldie Sayers is joined by the UKSI’s Co-Head of Physiology Esme Matthew and Athlete Health Lead for Paralympic Sport Dawn Ibrahim.

    Pregnancy
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The UKSI Insider is back with series three, focusing on everything to do with the Paralympics. Paralympic medalist Ollie Hynd and Olympic medalist Goldie Sayers will talk to UKSI personnel, ParalympicsGB Paris 2024 support staff, and athletes to learn about the world of Paralympic sport, the differences between Olympic and Paralympic sport, societal challenges, and much more! Listen back to series one and two of the podcast now.

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  • Creator
    UKSI
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
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