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Welcome to the 200th episode of the Sports Therapy Association podcast! In this milestone episode, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com is joined by renowned tendon researcher & educator Dr. Ebony Rio, Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Australian Ballet La Trobe University and Sports & Exercise Physio at the Victorian Institute of Sport. Dr. Rio delves into the complexities of managing tendon pain, discussing the different types of tendon load, the relevance of compressive loading, and how to recognise tendinopathies. She also shares invaluable advice on the role of isometric and isotonic exercises and offers practical tips for clinicians to implement in their practice.

In Part 2 of our three-part Tendon special series, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com speaks with internationally acclaimed tendon specialist Dr Alison Grimaldi, in an episode entitled ’Understanding Tendinopathies Of The Hip & Pelvis’. With over 30 years of clinical experience, including particular expertise in the management of hip, groin and lumbo-pelvic pain and dysfunction, Dr Alison Grimaldi is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, Principal Physiotherapist at Physiotec, and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland.

In Part 1 of a three-part Tendon special series of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive.com speaks with renowned tendon researcher and educator, Professor Peter Malliaras, co-author of over 100 peer review publications and Associate Professor at Monash University Physiotherapy Department in Melbourne, Australia. Professor Malliaras is also creator of the internationally acclaimed ’Mastering Lower Limb Tendinopathy’ course’ (now in it’s 7th edition), available online (16hours CPD) and face-to-face.

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.