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“From a vendor and from an attendee perspective, it’s one of the best events I’ve been to.”
Mitchell Hooper, 2023’s World’s Strongest Man and accredited exercise physiologist
“Having an event like this where lots of people get together, ideas spark of each other. The energy levels were high in the room.”
Sue Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
“There are a lot of stalls with a big variety of products. I’d recommend it to anyone.”
Regan Miles, Head of Physiotherapy, Torquay United Football Club
“Therapy Expo 2024 was once again full of an array of interesting content and people. The perfect place to network and learn about things you may never have even heard about! An absolute must-have in the calendar of anybody working in therapy or sport.”
Nikki Green, Sports Therapist and Coach
"Well organised, extremely varied, relevant and interesting programme with more than enough to fill two days. Lots of energy in the room, came away inspired and will be going back.”
Elissa Benson, Specialised Neurophysiotherapist, Neurorehabilitation Kent

Demo Zone

Demo Zone

The one-stop shop to explore the latest developments that are shaping the future of therapy and rehabilitation and get tailored advice on how to maximise the potential of emerging innovations.

From integrating DNA testing and handheld dynamometry, to magnetic resonance therapy and more, this dedicated area showcased ground-breaking products and technology from experts across the sector.

Business Advice Clinic

Business Advice Clinic

The Business Advice Clinic provided the opportunity to gain free, professional advice to strengthen your practice’s framework and set yourself apart from competitors from leading companies such as: Balens, Co-Kinetic, Market Your Clinic Online, Klatch, and Verilo.

An unmissable networking opportunity to connect with fellow owners and directors, exchange insights and form valuable relationships to grow your business.

MSK Conference

MSK Conference

Last year's theme of ‘Health Inequalities: Closing the Gap’ built on bringing the importance of ‘Working Together’ in MSK health.

The conference provided a platform to showcase some current work in tackling inequalities in MSK health, innovative projects at local and national levels, and an opportunity to share knowledge, experience, and networking.

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Chair's Opening Remarks

Theatre A

09:30 – 09:35

Kate Williams, Head of Education - The Society of Sports Therapists
Bridging the silos: diversity, identity, and belonging

Theatre A

09:35 – 10:05
- Ethics & Professionalism
Colin Waldock, Lecturer - Clinical and Professional Practice - Medway School of Pharmacy - Universities of Kent and Greenwich

Krysia Waldock, Researcher - Swansea University
MSK rehab reasoning: why everyone is Italian

Theatre A

10:20 – 10:50
- Clinical Reasoning
Andrew McCauley, Physiotherapist - ProCare Sports Medicine
Tailoring strength training for older adults

Theatre A

11:05 – 11:35
- Older Age Adults
- Specific Conditions
Chris Tiley, Physiotherapist - Never Too Old To Lift
The myth of 10,000 steps a day

Theatre A

11:50 – 12:20

Rob Storey, Vice Chair - SPORTS MASSAGE ASSOCIATION
A new concept of muscle and bone health

Theatre A

12:35 – 13:05
- Specific Conditions
Gary Rhodes, Founder - Screen My Bones
Delivering rehab for neurodivergent populations

Theatre A

13:20 – 13:50
- Clinical Reasoning
Jack Parker, Senior Lecturer - University of Derby
ESCAPE-pain - better care for chronic knee, hip and back pain

Theatre A

14:05 – 14:35

Professor Michael Hurley, Clinical Director, ESCAPE-pain, Orthopaedic Research UK - Emeritus Professor, City St George’s University of London and Kingston University London
Zebras in the wild: is hypermobility just bendy bodies or is there more to consider?

Theatre A

14:50 – 15:20
- Specific Conditions
Stephanie De'Ath, Head of Dance Science & Healthcare - London Contemporary Dance School
Frozen shoulder: a modern manual therapist's approach to the stiff shoulder

Theatre A

15:35 – 16:05
- Specific Conditions
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School
Manual therapy: where's the evidence?

Theatre A

16:20 – 16:50
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Chris Norris, Chartered Physiotherapist - Drchrisnorris
Chair's Closing Remarks

Theatre A

16:50 – 16:55

Kate Williams, Head of Education - The Society of Sports Therapists

Chair's Opening Remarks

Theatre B

09:30 – 09:35

Mike James, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer - The Endurance Physio
Dysfunction: vaguely specific or specifically vague?

Theatre B

09:35 – 10:05
- Clinical Reasoning
Tristen Attenborough, Exercise and Massage Therapist - Move Massage Pro
Soft tissue therapists: are we taught the anatomy we need?

Theatre B

10:20 – 10:50
- Clinical Reasoning
James Earls, Therapist - Born to Move
Empowering pregnant and post-partum athletes: debunking myths and optimising recovery in the new era of exercise

Theatre B

11:05 – 11:35
- Women’s Health
Sonia Fierro, Osteopath & Sports Therapist - Recover Stronger
Future clinicians: who we'll need to be, and what we'll need to get there

Theatre B

11:50 – 12:20
- Ethics & Professionalism
Jo Turner, Physiotherapist, Clinic Owner & Life Coach - Mehab
Risks, complaints, and legal issues: keeping yourself protected

Theatre B

12:35 – 13:05

David Balen, Founder and Past Chairman - Balens Ltd
Shoulder reconditioning: how to stack the deck and get game-changing results

Theatre B

13:20 – 13:50
- Specific Conditions
Tim Stevenson, Athletic Performance Consultant, Shoulder Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Founder - Dynamic Shoulders
Quad ACL reconstruction update: evidence, rehab considerations, and return to sport

Theatre B

14:05 – 14:35
- Professional Sports
Bilal Barkatali, Consultant Specialist Knee Surgeon - The Knee Clinic Manchester
Coaching excellence: transforming clinical leadership

Theatre B

14:50 – 15:20
- Ethics & Professionalism
Richard Sutherland, Defence Specialist Advisor for Rehabilitation - UK Ministry of Defence
Dry cupping within clinical therapy

Theatre B

15:35 – 16:05
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Dawn Morse, Director - Core Elements Training
Breast weight and support: the impacts on physical, psychological and social health of women and girls

Theatre B

16:20 – 16:50
- Women’s Health
Siobhan O'Donovan, Physiotherapist and Founder - Posture Fitting
Chair's Closing Remarks

Theatre B

16:50 – 16:55

Mike James, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer - The Endurance Physio

Chair's Opening Remarks

Theatre C

09:30 – 09:35

Sean Lowton-Smith, Senior Lecturer Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation; Program Lead MSc Clinical Exercise Science - University of Derby
Neurological testing: case studies

Theatre C

09:35 – 10:05

John Gibbons, Registered Osteopath, Sports Injury Specialist, Lecturer and Author in Sports Medicine - Bodymaster Clinic
Clinical application of gait analysis for the injured runner

Theatre C

10:25 – 10:55
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Matt Phillips, Running Injury & Performance Specialist & Creator - Runchatlive
Sports related concussion: an update and a look to the future

Theatre C

11:15 – 12:00
- Professional Sports
Cameron Owen, Research Fellow - Leeds Beckett University
Hip impingement: conservative management

Theatre C

12:20 – 12:50
- Older Age Adults
- Specific Conditions
Chris Norris, Chartered Physiotherapist - Drchrisnorris
FlexBeam: revolutionising injury recovery and performance with near-infrared light therapy

Theatre C

13:10 – 13:40

Dr. Zulia Frost, Clinical Director - Recharge Health
Dry needling within clinical therapy

Theatre C

14:00 – 14:30
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Dawn Morse, Director - Core Elements Training
Challenging women's health inequalities within the therapy sector

Theatre C

14:50 – 15:35
- Women’s Health
Gemma Parry, High Performance Practitioner - English Institute of Sports

Sarah Jones, Soft Tissue Therapist - MISRM

Sonia Fierro, Osteopath & Sports Therapist - Recover Stronger

Danielle Allebon, Advanced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist - Birmingham and Solihull Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (NHS)
Tailoring exercise interventions to enhance functional activities for people with Parkinson's

Theatre C

15:55 – 16:25
- Neurocentric
Gillian Murphy, Occupational Therapist - Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Wendy Forsyth, Physiotherapist - Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Working in international sport: a look behind the scenes

Theatre C

16:45 – 17:15
- Professional Sports
Peter Thain, Associate Professor in Sports Therapy, Birmingham City University - Head of Sport Science and Medicine, Great Britain Women’s Basketball Team
Chair's Closing Remarks

Theatre C

17:15 – 17:20

Sean Lowton-Smith, Senior Lecturer Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation; Program Lead MSc Clinical Exercise Science - University of Derby

Chair's opening remarks

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

09:30 – 09:35

Matt Phillips, Running Injury & Performance Specialist & Creator - Runchatlive
Power the pause: the pelvic floor and more - with Christien Bird

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

09:35 – 10:00
- Women’s Health
Christien Bird, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Co-Founder - Menopause Movement

Jo McEwan, Co-Founder - Menopause Movement
Women in sports therapy: building a stronger community

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

10:15 – 10:40
- Women’s Health
Sonia Fierro, Osteopath & Sports Therapist - Recover Stronger

Gemma Puzas, Sports Therapist and Clinic Owner - CoreFit Health

Christien Bird, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Co-Founder - Menopause Movement
How to become fully booked without social media

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

10:55 – 11:25

Katie Bell, Founder & CEO - Thrive Health & Wellness Business Coaching
Exercise dosage in clinical practice: Q&A with Andrew McCauley

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

11:40 – 12:05
- Clinical Reasoning
Andrew McCauley, Physiotherapist - ProCare Sports Medicine
Empowering pregnant and post-partum athletes: Q&A with Sonia Fierro

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

12:20 – 12:45
- Professional Sports
- Women’s Health
Sonia Fierro, Osteopath & Sports Therapist - Recover Stronger
AI and the future of marketing for clinics in 2025

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

13:00 – 13:30

Michael Schumacher, Founder - HMDG

Mark Reid, Marketing Specialist - HMDG
Anatomy for soft tissue therapists: what should I be learning? Q&A with James Earls

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

13:45 – 14:10
- Clinical Reasoning
James Earls, Therapist - Born to Move
The patient no one told you how to treat: Q&A with Alistair Beverley

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

14:25 – 14:50
- Clinical Reasoning
- Ethics & Professionalism
Alistair Beverley, Director - The LD Physio
From complexity to clarity: enhancing MSK practice with AI

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

15:00 – 15:30

Paul Baker, Clinical Director & Co-founder - Med Insight AI Ltd
Integrating natural movement into clinical rehab: Q&A with John Scriven

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

15:45 – 16:10
- Clinical Reasoning
John Scriven, Movement and Rehabilitation Specialist - Move Well
Shoulder injuries: Q&A with Tim Stevenson

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

16:25 – 16:50
- Specific Conditions
Tim Stevenson, Athletic Performance Consultant, Shoulder Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Founder - Dynamic Shoulders

When pain echoes trauma: exploring the link between chronic pain and trauma

The Hands-On Hub

09:30 – 10:00
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School
Massage and manual therapy: the embodiment of somatosensory and somatomotor integration

The Hands-On Hub

10:10 – 10:40
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School
ReActiv8 – treat the cause not the symptoms of chronic low back pain

The Hands-On Hub

10:50 – 11:20

Ashish Gulve, Pain Physician - James Cook University Hospital

Stuart Elwell, Physiotherapist - Functional Movement Specialist
Positional release for lower back pain: moving away from muscle-focus approach

The Hands-On Hub

11:30 – 12:00
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School
Neurodiversity and hypermobility: weaving yarns for a rich tapestry of lived experience

The Hands-On Hub

12:10 – 12:40
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Bonnie Southgate, Sports Therapist - Movement Anatomy Essentials
Look at the state of you!

The Hands-On Hub

12:50 – 13:20
- Ethics & Professionalism
Jo Turner, Physiotherapist, Clinic Owner & Life Coach - Mehab
Sports therapy & massage for amputees with Richard Davies and Carla Bickerstaffe

The Hands-On Hub

13:30 – 14:00

Richard Davies, Armed Forces Veteran and Para Athlete

Carla Bickerstaffe, Sports Therapist
The Turkish Get Up: a game changer in the clinician toolbox

The Hands-On Hub

14:10 – 14:40

John Scriven, Movement and Rehabilitation Specialist - Move Well
Lymphatic drainage: keeping the evidence simple

The Hands-On Hub

14:50 – 15:20
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Jane Wigg, Director and Clinical Expert - Lymphoedema Training Academy
My journey into chiropractic and the future of postural excellence

The Hands-On Hub

15:30 – 16:00

Anna Palmer, Chiropractor - McTimoney College of Chiropractic
Practical professionalism: an understandable viewpoint

The Hands-On Hub

16:05 – 16:35
- Ethics & Professionalism
Martin Christensen, Physiotherapist - MC Physiotherapy
Conscious movement for rehabilitation from pain: encouraging movement through a somatomotor approach

The Hands-On Hub

16:40 – 17:10
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School

Imi Testa, Owner - Back on Track Sports and Holistic Massage

Integrating DNA testing for greater client personalisation and business growth

The Demo Zone

09:55 – 10:25

Alex Auld, Global Partnerships Manager - FitnessGenes
Why aren’t more practitioners millionaires?

The Demo Zone

10:35 – 11:05

Chris Lambert-Gorwyn, Co-Founder - Heart Centred Business LTD
Engaging in exercise rehab for neurological conditions the Neuro Heroes way

The Demo Zone

11:15 – 11:45

Anna Kharin, Co-Founder, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist - Neuro Heroes

Laura Douglas, Co-Founder, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist - Neuro Heroes
The OptiNeck Balance Wedge: pilates and exercise applications

The Demo Zone

11:55 – 12:25

Michael O'Reilly, Upper Quadrant Specialist Physiotherapist - Optineck

Jo Strutt, Pilates & Garuda® Rehabilitation & Pranic Healing therapist - Bridgeham Clinic

Trevor Strutt, Registered Osteopath & Pilates Rehabilitation practitioner - Bridgeham Clinic
Advantages of flossing in physiotherapy

The Demo Zone

12:35 – 13:05

Stefan Richelli, Physiotherapist - Richelli´s Therapy Solutions
Enhancing assessment and rehab with KinetikIQ

The Demo Zone

13:15 – 13:45

Sean McVeigh, Chief Commercial Officer & Lead Sports Scientist - Precision Sports Technology
“Oedema is glue” – approaches to this common problem in the hand

The Demo Zone

13:55 – 14:25

Nicola Goldsmith, Clinical Ambassador - Performance Health
AntiGravity treadmill: changing lives and creating impact

The Demo Zone

14:35 – 15:05

Nicole Crewe, Manager - The Physio Crew
Concussion testing and management software for sports, military and clinics

The Demo Zone

15:15 – 15:45

Cameron Marshall, President & CEO - Complete Concussions Management Inc.
Enhancing quality of life: innovative intimate health solutions for men and women

The Demo Zone

15:55 – 16:25

Dr Karl Fullam, Clinical Lead and Head of Sales - BTL Ireland

Danielle Nulty, Head of Clinical Education - BTL UK
Handheld Dynamometry: the keystone to rehabilitation after shoulder surgery

The Demo Zone

16:35 – 17:05

Robert Hill, Chartered Physiotherapist - ActivForce

First come first served

Rocktape Movement Summit

09:00 – 09:45

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
IASTM Rock Blades demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

10:00 – 10:30

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Introduction to ultrasound scanning of the shoulder

Rocktape Movement Summit

10:45 – 11:45

Mike Grice, RockTape Instructor - Rocktape UK & Movement Therapy Education
Cupping RockPods demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

11:45 – 12:15

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Hands-On Dermo Neuro Modulation (DNM) workshop: experience the revolution in manual therapy

Rocktape Movement Summit

12:30 – 13:00

Mike Grice, RockTape Instructor - Rocktape UK & Movement Therapy Education

Daniel Williams, Movement Therapist - The MVMNT Therapist
IASTM Rock Blades demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

13:30 – 14:00

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Understanding vocal massage therapy

Rocktape Movement Summit

14:15 – 15:15

Emma Hayes, Sports & Vocal massage therapist - Sports Massage by Emma
Cupping RockPods demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

15:15 – 15:30

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Learn the 3 most useful RockTape applications

Rocktape Movement Summit

15:45 – 16:30

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK

Focused shockwave for Osteoarthritis of the knee

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

10:00 – 10:45

Ove Indergaard, Physiotherapist, Sonographer, International Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare
Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) in acute MSK conditions

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

11:00 – 11:45

Yves De Vos, Physiotherapist, Shockwave Educator and Author - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave in sport (combination therapies)

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

12:00 – 12:45

Stuart Brown, Podiatrist and Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave Therapy in the management of headaches and neck pain

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

13:00 – 13:45

Ove Indergaard, Physiotherapist, Sonographer, International Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave Therapy in the management of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

14:00 – 14:45

Yves De Vos, Physiotherapist, Shockwave Educator and Author - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave Therapy in the Calcification of the Shoulder Tendons update

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

15:00 – 15:45

Martin Thomas, Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare

Chair's Opening Remarks

Theatre A

09:30 – 09:35

Charlotte Hurst, Founder & Chiropractor - Hurst Health Ltd
Flippin' Pain presents: chronic pain - why EVERYTHING matters

Theatre A

09:35 – 10:05
- Neurocentric
Mahin Kohli, Community Pain Champion and Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist - Flippin' Pain (Connect Health)

Kai Dacosta, Community Pain Champion - Flippin' Pain
Dermo Neuro Modulation (DNM): the theory behind revolutionary person-centred therapy

Theatre A

10:20 – 11:05
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Daniel Williams, Movement Therapist - The MVMNT Therapist

Mike Grice, RockTape Instructor - Rocktape UK & Movement Therapy Education
Trans MSK patients: developing practitioner inclusivity

Theatre A

11:20 – 11:50
- Ethics & Professionalism
Michael Cole, Principal Teaching Fellow - Imperial College London

Cairo Nevitt, Trans Athlete, Fitness Coach & Consultant
ESCAPE-pain: a provider's roadmap to successful implementation

Theatre A

12:05 – 12:35

Francesca Thompson, Senior Programme Manager - Orthopaedic Research UK

Andrew Harris, Development Manager - Active Together
Should the massage industry be regulated?

Theatre A

12:50 – 13:20
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Yvonne Blake, Technical Specialist - Sports Massage Association
Flippin' Pain presents: mind your flippin' language

Theatre A

13:35 – 14:05
- Neurocentric
Libby Parfitt, Community Pain Champion and lived-experience of chronic pain - Flippin' Pain

Jagjit Mankelow, Community Pain Champion and Teesside University - Flippin' Pain
Elite ankle rehab in netball

Theatre A

14:20 – 14:50
- Professional Sports
Tom Astley, Lead Physiotherapist - London Pulse Netball
Running after pregnancy: implications for injury

Theatre A

14:55 – 15:25
- Women’s Health
Gina Reinge, Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Sports Therapist - Reinge Education
Dysautonomia and POTS in hypermobile clients: implications for treatment and exercise

Theatre A

15:40 – 16:10
- Specific Conditions
Bonnie Southgate, Sports Therapist - Movement Anatomy Essentials
Chair's Closing Remarks

Theatre A

16:10 – 16:15

Charlotte Hurst, Founder & Chiropractor - Hurst Health Ltd

Chair's Opening Remarks

Theatre B

09:30 – 09:35

Mike James, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer - The Endurance Physio
Trekking to Everest base camp with Parkinson's: the significance of lifestyle neuroscience

Theatre B

09:35 – 10:05
- Neurocentric
- Specific Conditions
Neil Bindemann, Director & Committee Member - Person-Centred Neurosciences Society
Differential diagnosis of cervical and shoulder pain

Theatre B

10:20 – 10:50
- Specific Conditions
John Gibbons, Registered Osteopath, Sports Injury Specialist, Lecturer and Author in Sports Medicine - Bodymaster Clinic
Tackling inactivity: the importance of physical literacy and finding meaning, value, and enjoyment in movement

Theatre B

11:05 – 11:35

Gemma Parry, High Performance Practitioner - English Institute of Sports

Lawrence Foweather, Reader in Physical Activity and Health - Liverpool John Moores University
Simplifying the upper quadrant: what is causing neck, shoulder, and upper back pain and how this can be corrected

Theatre B

11:50 – 12:20
- Specific Conditions
Michael O'Reilly, Upper Quadrant Specialist Physiotherapist - Optineck
Neurophysiology of touch and Fibromyalgia: why massage matters to the brain

Theatre B

12:35 – 13:05
- Neurocentric
- Specific Conditions
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School
Insurance: how to ensure your policy is fit for purpose

Theatre B

13:20 – 13:50

David Balen, Founder and Past Chairman - Balens Ltd
Tick tock efficiency: manipulating short appointment time to maximise patient outcomes

Theatre B

14:05 – 14:35
- Clinical Reasoning
Mike James, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer - The Endurance Physio
Competency-based employment: a pioneer project to introduce sports rehabilitators to the NHS

Theatre B

14:50 – 15:35

William Boutwood, MSK Clinician - Southern Health NHS Trust

Oliver Coburn, Registrar - BASRaT

Justin Strain, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Spines and Pain Management Specialist - Southern Health NHS Trust

Os Ammar, Head of Accreditation - PSA
Why neuro-sensory integration is the missing link in treating pain and movement

Theatre B

15:45 – 16:15
- Neurocentric
Paul Coker, Specialist Physiotherapist and Educator - Move Physiotherapy
Chair's Closing Remarks

Theatre B

16:15 – 16:20

Mike James, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer - The Endurance Physio

Chair's Opening Remarks

Theatre C

09:30 – 09:35

Sean Lowton-Smith, Senior Lecturer Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation; Program Lead MSc Clinical Exercise Science - University of Derby
Pondering posture: is there a perfect posture for spines?

Theatre C

09:35 – 10:05

Chris McCarthy, Associate Professor / Clinical Lead - Manchester Metropolitan University
Implementing evidence in practice: 2023 World's Strongest Man

Theatre C

10:20 – 11:20
- Professional Sports
Mitchell Hooper, 2023 World's Strongest Man - Lift Heavy, Be Kind
Steering success: the vital role of leadership in healthcare

Theatre C

11:45 – 12:15
- Ethics & Professionalism
Richard Sutherland, Defence Specialist Advisor for Rehabilitation - UK Ministry of Defence
FlexBeam: revolutionising injury recovery and performance with near-infrared light therapy

Theatre C

12:35 – 13:05

Dr. Zulia Frost, Clinical Director - Recharge Health
Practical professionalism: the paradox of being human within a healthcare system

Theatre C

13:25 – 13:55
- Ethics & Professionalism
Martin Christensen, Physiotherapist - MC Physiotherapy
Lymphoedema: how new discoveries change treatment and why we need you!

Theatre C

14:15 – 14:45
- Massage & Manual Therapy
- Specific Conditions
Jane Wigg, Director and Clinical Expert - Lymphoedema Training Academy
How to help your patients sleep

Theatre C

15:05 – 15:35

Stephen Batchelor, Physiotherapist - The Health Lab
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: or is it?

Theatre C

15:55 – 16:25
- Specific Conditions
Ian Reinge, Physiotherapist, Lead Educator, Sports Scientist, Sports Therapist - Reinge Education
Chair's Closing Remarks

Theatre C

16:25 – 16:30

Sean Lowton-Smith, Senior Lecturer Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation; Program Lead MSc Clinical Exercise Science - University of Derby

Chair's opening remarks

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

09:30 – 09:35

Matt Phillips, Running Injury & Performance Specialist & Creator - Runchatlive
Recognising and understanding hypermobility: Q&A with Steph De'Ath

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

09:35 – 10:00
- Specific Conditions
Stephanie De'Ath, Head of Dance Science & Healthcare - London Contemporary Dance School
How do you feel about working with fascia? Q&A with Dr Claire Boucher

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

10:15 – 10:40
- Clinical Reasoning
Claire Melanie Boucher, Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Sciences - University of Kent
How to become fully booked without social media

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

10:55 – 11:25

Katie Bell, Founder & CEO - Thrive Health & Wellness Business Coaching
Client retention: the super power for business growth: Q&A with Andy Hosgood

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

11:40 – 12:05
- Ethics & Professionalism
Andy Hosgood, Co-Founder - Elevate Your Clinic
Concussion causes, risk, and treatment: myth busting

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

12:20 – 12:45
- Specific Conditions
Nicola Hunt, Chartered Physiotherapist - Physiocare Rehab Ltd
5 simple marketing strategies every clinic should implement in 2025

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

13:00 – 13:30

Michael Schumacher, Founder - HMDG

Mark Reid, Marketing Specialist - HMDG
Behind the scale: addressing body image, dysmorphia, and eating disorders in sports and fitness industry in male and female

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

13:45 – 14:15

Elle Mace, Owner - Elle Mace Education
Is your client ready to return to sport? Q&A with Steve Miller

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

14:30 – 14:55
- Professional Sports
- Clinical Reasoning
Steve Miller, Physiotherapist - Grow Physio
What values truly make us professional therapists? Q&A with Martin Christensen

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

15:10 – 15:35
- Ethics & Professionalism
Martin Christensen, Physiotherapist - MC Physiotherapy
Ankle rehab in sport: Q&A with Tom Astley

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

15:50 – 16:15
- Professional Sports
- Specific Conditions
Tom Astley, Lead Physiotherapist - London Pulse Netball
Chair's closing remarks

The STA Therapy Update Theatre

16:15 – 16:20

Matt Phillips, Running Injury & Performance Specialist & Creator - Runchatlive

Barefoot principles in rehab: how personal experience shaped my clinical approach

The Hands-On Hub

09:30 – 10:00
- Clinical Reasoning
Sarah Jones, Soft Tissue Therapist - MISRM
The shoulder: integrating touch with functional anatomy for a modern approach to shoulder mobility

The Hands-On Hub

10:10 – 10:40
- Massage & Manual Therapy
James Earls, Therapist - Born to Move
How can VO2 Master enhance your clinic

The Hands-On Hub

10:50 – 11:20

Garry Palmer, Director - Stanley Sports
Pregnancy, massage, and matrescence: honouring the transformation behind the 'pregnancy brain'

The Hands-On Hub

11:30 – 12:00
- Women’s Health
Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist, Educator and Founder - The ST School

Becca Warburton, Soft Tissue Therapist - The Clinic, Exmouth
Silent struggles: the impact of sensory processing on clinical practice

The Hands-On Hub

12:10 – 12:40
- Clinical Reasoning
Alistair Beverley, Director - The LD Physio
Gait analysis practical demonstration: how to shift load

The Hands-On Hub

12:50 – 13:35

Matt Phillips, Running Injury & Performance Specialist & Creator - Runchatlive
ReActiv8 – treat the cause not the symptoms of chronic low back pain

The Hands-On Hub

13:45 – 14:15

Ashish Gulve, Pain Physician - James Cook University Hospital

Stuart Elwell, Physiotherapist - Functional Movement Specialist
How to "hack" the brain for better movement: a practical demonstration

The Hands-On Hub

14:20 – 14:50
- Neurocentric
Paul Coker, Specialist Physiotherapist and Educator - Move Physiotherapy
A therapist's guide to hypermobility: the dos and don'ts of massage, manual and movement approaches for people with hypermobility

The Hands-On Hub

14:55 – 15:25
- Clinical Reasoning
- Massage & Manual Therapy
Bonnie Southgate, Sports Therapist - Movement Anatomy Essentials
My journey into chiropractic and the future of postural excellence

The Hands-On Hub

15:30 – 16:00

Anna Palmer, Chiropractor - McTimoney College of Chiropractic
Closing Panel

The Hands-On Hub

16:00 – 16:30
- Ethics & Professionalism

Methods of teaching exercise for people with Parkinson's

The Demo Zone

09:15 – 09:45

Jagdeep Aujla, Boxing Instructor for Parkinson's - Network Services Manager, The Adult College of Barking & Dagenham
Handheld Dynamometry: the keystone to rehabilitation after knee surgery

The Demo Zone

09:55 – 10:25

Robert Hill, Chartered Physiotherapist - ActivForce
The OptiNeck Balance Wedge: hands-on treatment applications

The Demo Zone

10:35 – 11:05

Michael O'Reilly, Upper Quadrant Specialist Physiotherapist - Optineck

Trevor Strutt, Registered Osteopath & Pilates Rehabilitation practitioner - Bridgeham Clinic

Jo Strutt, Pilates & Garuda® Rehabilitation & Pranic Healing therapist - Bridgeham Clinic
Optimising exercise prescription with THERABAND: practical applications and evidence-based techniques

The Demo Zone

11:15 – 11:45

Tom Stanley, Business Development Manager & Physiotherapist - Performance Health
Concussion testing and management software for sports, military and clinics

The Demo Zone

11:55 – 12:25

Cameron Marshall, President & CEO - Complete Concussions Management Inc.
How to get more clients

The Demo Zone

12:35 – 13:05

Karene Lambert-Gorwyn, Co-Founder - Heart Centred Business LTD
Recent wins in treating deconditioned oncology patients

The Demo Zone

13:15 – 13:45

Ruth Calder, Deputy Clinical Services Manager - Physiotherapy - Circle Health Group
Health starts at the cell: MBST - advancing patient care through Magnetic Resonance Therapy

The Demo Zone

13:55 – 14:25

Dr Charles Mamisch, Chairman of The Board - Med Tec Medizintechnik Gmbh – MBST UK
Integrating DNA testing for greater client personalisation and business growth

The Demo Zone

14:35 – 15:05

Alex Auld, Global Partnerships Manager - FitnessGenes
How to add £5k - £15k to your monthly income: discover how a revolutionary new product is allowing clinicians to make more and help more patients

The Demo Zone

15:15 – 15:45

Nicole Crewe, Manager - The Physio Crew

First come first served

Rocktape Movement Summit

09:00 – 10:00

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
IASTM Rock Blades demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

10:00 – 10:30

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
How to integrate vocal massage therapy into your practice

Rocktape Movement Summit

10:45 – 11:45

Emma Hayes, Sports & Vocal massage therapist - Sports Massage by Emma
Cupping RockPods demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

11:45 – 12:15

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Hands-On Dermo Neuro Modulation (DNM) workshop: experience the revolution in manual therapy

Rocktape Movement Summit

12:30 – 13:00

Mike Grice, RockTape Instructor - Rocktape UK & Movement Therapy Education

Daniel Williams, Movement Therapist - The MVMNT Therapist
IASTM Rock Blades demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

13:30 – 14:00

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Introduction to ultrasound scanning of the fascial layers

Rocktape Movement Summit

14:15 – 15:15

Mike Grice, RockTape Instructor - Rocktape UK & Movement Therapy Education
Cupping RockPods demonstration

Rocktape Movement Summit

15:15 – 15:30

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK
Learn the 3 most useful RockTape applications

Rocktape Movement Summit

15:45 – 16:30

Daniel Lawrence, Education Director - Rocktape UK

Shockwave Therapy in the management of headaches and neck pain

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

10:00 – 10:45

Ove Indergaard, Physiotherapist, Sonographer, International Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave in Sport (combination therapies)

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

11:00 – 11:45

Stuart Brown, Podiatrist and Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave Therapy in the management of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

12:00 – 12:45

Yves De Vos, Physiotherapist, Shockwave Educator and Author - Venn Healthcare
Shockwave Therapy in the Calcification of the Shoulder Tendons update

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

13:00 – 13:45

Martin Thomas, Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare
The Efficacy of focused shockwave in Carpal Tunnel syndrome

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

14:00 – 14:45

Benoy Mathew, Specialist Physiotherapist Lower Limb (Extended Scope Practitioner), Shockwave Educator and Author - Venn Healthcare
Focused shockwave for Osteoarthritis of the knee

Venn Innovations in Shockwave

15:00 – 15:45

Ove Indergaard, Physiotherapist, Sonographer, International Shockwave Educator - Venn Healthcare

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