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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. 19H AGO

    Ep.284 'Communication Skills For MSK Clinicians: Part1 - Motivational Interviewing' with Orla Adams

    A new month and a new focus topic: 'Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians'. In Part 1 of this four part series, titled 'Motivational Interviewing in MSK Practice', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Orla Adams, a highly respected & experienced Motivational Interviewing trainer based in Cardiff, alongside Motivational Interviewing co‑founder Dr Stephen Rollnick.  The episode explores what Motivational Interviewing really is and why it continues to matter in modern healthcare. It unpacks how MI helps shift perspectives from “fixing” patients to partnering with them, with a particular focus on recognising and resisting the fixing reflex that many clinicians fall into under pressure. Orla shares insights into the core skills and training required to practise MI well, highlighting the power of open questions, reflective listening, and the evolving language of MI in supporting meaningful behaviour change. Through real-life examples, the episode brings these concepts to life and show how MI can be applied day to day, while also addressing the link between MI-informed practice and clinician wellbeing, including burnout prevention. Also mentioned are MI training opportunities, as well as upcoming events and workshops with Orla for anyone keen to deepen their practice. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:02:12 - Introducing special guest Orla Adams 00:03:24 - Defining Motivational Interviewing 00:07:07 - The Journey to Motivational Interviewing 00:09:15 - Shifting Perspectives in Healthcare 00:12:44 - Skills and Training in Motivational Interviewing 00:22:00 - The Fixing Reflex 00:23:43 - Evolving the Language of MI 00:31:49 - The Power of Open Questions 00:37:43 - Real-Life Examples of MI 00:40:16 - Addressing Clinician Burnout 00:43:48 - Training Opportunities in MI 00:48:37 - Upcoming Events and Workshops 00:54:41 - Details of other podcast episodes this month Useful Links Website - MI Cardiff Workshops  MINT UK and Ireland Cardiff Meeting June 2026 Website - Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Orla Adams on Linkedin  Other Episodes In This Series Part 2 - 8pm (UK time) Tues May 12th - Richard Shorter, an expert in sports parenting at Non-PerfectDad.co.uk, will be giving advice on how to tackle Awkward Conversations. Part 3 - 8pm (UK time) Tues May 19th - Ben Whybrow of the Clinical Communication Podcast will be discussing the Explaining of Diagnoses 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.

    56 min

  2. MAY 1

    Ep.283 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians: Part 4/4'' with Tristen Attenborough

    Many of the frustrations MSK clinicians feel when assessments, diagnoses, or outcomes don’t go to plan aren’t down to lack of skill, but to unseen COGNITIVE BIASES and JUDGEMENT NOISE shaping everyday decisions. In the final part of our focus this month, 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Tristen Attenborough of movementpossible.co.uk, a Sports Therapist with BSc Psychology & MSc Pain Management, who explains how unawareness or misunderstanding of these human factors fuels inconsistency, self‑doubt, and missed learning. Tristen discusses perceptual errors like pareidolia and confirmation bias, how natural history and survivorship bias can mislead clinicians, and practical strategies to reduce bias, including reflection, humility, and supervision. Together, Tristen and Matt discuss better clinical reasoning, avoiding absolute language, and giving clients agency in their care. The episode closes with advice for clinicians to hold results lightly and focus on listening to patients, plus details of Tristen’s presentations at the up & coming STA Regional Conferences.  Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:01:57 - Introducing guest Tristen Attenborough 00:06:02 - Understanding Cognitive Biases 00:10:39 - Perceptual Errors in Therapy 00:18:05 - The Importance of Client Feedback 00:23:09 - Exploring Confirmation Bias 00:25:32 - Misconceptions in Clinical Outcomes 00:32:16 - The Role of Tribalism 00:39:37 - Building Humility in Practice 00:45:02 - The Challenge of Clinical Reasoning 00:50:05 - Reflective Practices for Improvement 00:55:57 - Next Month's Focus: Communication Skills for MSK Clinicians 01:00:19 - Details of STA Regional Conferences Useful Links Tristen Attenborough Website - Movementpossible.co.uk Tristen Attenborough on Instagram Tristen Attenborough on Facebook 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.

    59 min

  3. APR 23

    Ep.282 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians - Part 3/4'' with Ben Cormack & Adam Meakins

    In Part 3 of our focus this month 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Ben Cormack of Cor-Kinetic, and Adam Meakins 'The Sports Physio'. Ben & Adam are founders of 'The Better Clinician Project (BCP)', an online continuing professional development (CPD) and education platform for healthcare and rehabilitation professionals, providing accessible and evidence‑based education for clinicians. With a focus on critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and practical decision‑making, the course reveals to Ben & Adam many of the common frustrations felt by MSK clinicians, and in this episode they talking about four of top frustrations and how practitioners can overcome them: How to find trustworthy information How to tolerate diagnostic uncertainty Balancing clinical freedom with workplace or financial constraints Dealing with other clinicians erroneous narratives 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆. Also discussed is this episode is the much anticipated return of Adam & Ben to Therapy Show this year (formerly known as Therapy Expo), November 25th & 26th at the NEC Birmingham. The Better Clinician Project are having a stand this year where attendees can meet and chat with Ben & Adam, and Ben will be speaking on Day 2 (Thursday 26th Nov) in Theatre A, 11:45am to 12:15pm: “Exercise for Back Pain: It might not work the way you think!” Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:03:14 - Welcome Ben Cormack & Adam Meakins 00:06:01 - Understanding the Better Clinician Project 00:15:17 - Common Frustrations in Clinical Practice 00:28:11 - Navigating Uncertainty in Diagnosis 00:37:59 - Practicing Autonomy in Treatment 00:42:59 - Dealing with Erroneous Narratives 00:52:23 - Upcoming Events and Projects Useful Links Better Clinician Project Website - betterclinicianproject.com Ben Cormack Website: Cor-kinetic.co.uk Adam Meakins Website: Adammeakins.com 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.

    58 min

  4. APR 17

    Ep.281 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians - Part 2/4'' with Carla Bickerstaffe & Emily Gilbert

    In Part 2 of our focus this month 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians', host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Carla Bickerstaffe, Sports Therapist & part of the Invictus Games Medical Team, and Emily Gilbert, a Chronic Pain Specialist and owner of Framework Sports Massage. Carla and Emily talk discuss their frustration with the term “soft skills”, and explain why soft skills such as communication, difficult conversations, documentation and supervision do matter as much as hands-on techniques. They also talk about their annoyance of what seems like an ever-increasing number of very short online qualifications that allow individuals to then adopt the title of Sports Therapist, and the risks posed by these courses within isolated practice. The episode highlights practical solutions: better patient-led training, collaboration and supervision, joining reputable professional associations, and adopting evidence-informed approaches to working with pain and complex cases. Useful Links Carla Bickerstaffe On Instagram: @sportstherapybycarla Emily Gilbert Website: Frameworksportsmassage Emily Gilbert On Instagram: @frameworksportsmassage   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.

    1h 5m

  5. APR 2

    Ep.280 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians - Part 1/4'' with guests Imi Testa & Jo Turner

    This month on the STA Clinician Podcast, our focus is 'Common Frustrations For MSK Clinicians'. In Part 1, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guests Imi Testa, owner of Back On Track Soft Tissue Therapy, and Jo Turner, founder of Mehab.co.uk. Imi and Jo discuss the all too often polarised debate over 'good posture', and the misconception that maintenance massage is merely a luxury. The conversation covers safe peer spaces, coaching and clinician self‑care, the limits of purely biomechanical thinking, and the value of collaboration and awareness in practice. Imi talks about the exciting new course she has created with fellow therapist Joanne Crawley, created for people in midlife and beyond that incorporates exercise for strength, balance and mobility. Jo Turner mentions her highly respected 'Coaching Unpeeled' course, delivered online with Joanne Elphinstone of JEMS Movement, designed to help MSK clinicians partner more effectively with patients, reduce sense of pressure and enable patients to participate in their treatment with greater engagement and motivation. Part one of the series—practical, honest, and reflective. Useful Links Back On Track Soft Tissue Therapy Website Imi Testa & Joanne Crawley New Course Details Mehab.co.uk Website Coaching Unpeeled April Course 2026  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.

    1h 6m

  6. MAR 26

    Ep.279 'Collaboration: Therapy Show 2026 & Beyond' with Kate Williams, Sarah Catlow, Gary Benson

    The Sports Therapy Association (STA), The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) are widely recognised as the three main professional membership bodies specifically representing Sports Therapists in the UK. In Ep.279 of the STA Clinician Podcast 'Collaboration: Therapy Show 2026 & Beyond', host Matt Phillips is joined by representatives from each of these professional membership bodies, who discuss how by working together in collaboration the Sports Therapy Industry can move forwards & upwards. They also reflect on what’s in store at this year’s Therapy Show, formerly known as Therapy Expo, which is taking place at the NEC Birmingham this November, on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th.   Representatives from the three professional bodies:  • Kate Williams, Head of Education at The SST (Society of Sports Therapists) • Sarah Catlow, Chair of the STO (Sports Therapy Organisation) • And Gary Benson, founder of the STA (Sports Therapy Association) The panel discusses conference goals, public education, professional membership, education standards, and the language around diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The episode highlights opportunities for unified messaging, better accreditation and training, and the power of multidisciplinary events to raise standards, protect patients, and support practitioners across the sector. Chapter Markers 00:00:15 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:02:32 - Introducing guests Kate Williams, Sarah Catlow and Gary Benson 00:04:42 - Reflections on Therapy Expo 2025 00:07:20 - Collaboration: The Society of Sports Therapists (SST), The Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) and the Sports Therapy Association (STA) 00:10:33 - Clinical Decision Making 00:12:27 - The Diagnosis Debate 00:17:30 - Addressing Public Awareness 00:20:27 - The Value of Professional Membership 00:22:53 - Supporting New Graduates 00:24:49 - The Importance of Standards 00:31:44 - Concerns About Therapy Show 2026 00:35:29 - Pricing and Accessibility 00:38:07 - Future Collaborations 00:43:22 - Ensuring Quality Education 00:50:44 - Conclusion and Future Events Useful Links The Society of Sports Therapists Website The Sports Therapy Organisation Website  The Sports Therapy Association Website Therapy Show Website STA South Conference 2026 - Saturday May 9th STA Midlands Conference 2026 - Saturday June 20th Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians Facebook Group  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.

    57 min

  7. MAR 20

    Ep.278 'Why is Therapy Expo now Therapy Show?' with guest Liam Richardson, Content Manager

    In Ep.278 of the STA Clinician Podcast, entitled 'Why is Therapy Expo now Therapy Show?’ host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Liam Richardson, Content Director of Therapy Show. Liam explains why Therapy Expo, thirteen years after it first started, has now been rebranded as Therapy Show, including a focus on better content and attendee experience, new practical and business-focused sessions, speaker line-up highlights, and ticketing details for the 25–26 November event at the NEC Birmingham (England). Liam explains the reasons behind the new advisory and education committees, improvements to theatre sizes and interactive spaces, networking plans, and how organizers are working to make the show more inclusive and engaging for first-time visitors and neurodivergent clinicians. If you are a neurodivergent clinician, whether it be through formal diagnosis or not, you are welcome to join the Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians Facebook Group. Host Matt Phillips, creator of the group, will be consulting & updating members on developments for a more inclusive space at Therapy Show this year, including the planned 45-minute panel debate that Matt will be hosting.         Chapter Markers 00:00:15 - Welcome to the STA Clinician Podcast 00:02:12 - Introducing Content Manager Liam Richardson 00:04:15 - The Evolution of Therapy Expo 00:06:34 - What Caused the Rebrand? 00:08:47 - Enhancing Attendee Experience 00:14:56 - Speaker Lineup Highlights 00:17:14 - Addressing Advisory Board Concerns 00:18:57 - Ticket Pricing Strategy 00:31:03 - Networking Opportunities at the Show 00:34:02 - Making the Show Neurodivergent Friendly 00:37:06 - Communication is Key 00:45:19 - Collaboration and Future Discussions Useful Links Therapy Show Website Therapy Show on Instagram Therapy Show on Facebook Neurodivergent MSK Clinicians Facebook Group   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.

    49 min

  8. MAR 12

    Ep.277 'How AI is Revolutionizing MSK Rehabilitation’ with Tim Allardyce

    In Ep.277 of the STA Clinician Podcast, host Matt Phillips is joined by special guest Tim Allardyce, founder of Rehab My Patient, who talks about how integration of AI into MSK rehab is revolutionising MSK Rehabilitation. The discussion looks at how Artificial Intelligence can support time-saving prescription, age & context-appropriate plans, data privacy & safety, and real clinic use-cases (note-taking, complaints, contracts). Tim explains how AI should support - not replace - clinicians, how it really doesn't need to be that expensive in 2026, using real examples from the exciting AI developments in ‘Rehab My Patient’ exercise prescription software. Tim also talks about his trip starting April 10th to summit Island Peak (6,189m), Mount Everest (8,848m) and  Lhotse (8,851m), to raise money for The Osteopathic Foundation, St. Dunstan's Education Group, The Sherpas, and Guy's & St. Thomas' Charity. We wish Tim the upmost of luck. Just Giving page is in the links.  Useful Links Rehab My Patent AI Video  Rehab My Patient Website Rehab My Patient on Instagram Tim Allardyce Summit Everest Just Giving Page  Tim Allardyce Summit Everest YouTube Channel 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.

    51 min
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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
    280
  • Rating
    Explicit
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