In Ep.253, we continue our countdown to the STA South West Conference that is happening in Exmouth this September 20th and 21st, in collaboration with the ST School and Hands ON Hub. Host Matt Phillips is joined by conference speakers Dr Claire Minshull, Rehab & Conditioning Specialist & Founder of Get Back To Sport, and Serena Simmons, Chartered Psychologist & Founder of The Psychology School. Together they discuss the importance & value of clinicians combining exercise, education and psychological skills in practice, with strategies to improve patient adherence and practical takeaways from real case studies. For details on Serena Simmons ‘Behaviour Change Psychology for Therapists’ course and Dr Claire Minshull's 'Strength & Conditioning for Therapists' course, see website links below. At the conference, Dr Claire Minshull will be presenting on Saturday Sep 20th 10.30am in The Main Theatre: "Strength & Conditioning For Preserving Joint Health". Serena Simmons at 12.15pm: "Beyond the Treatment Couch: The Hidden Power of Words, Belief, and Behaviour". Then, at 1.40pm, Claire and Serena will be joining each other in the Breakout Room to deliver "Why Rehab Needs A Joint Approach". Full details & conference tickets are available at Hands On Hub & STA Conference 2025 - The ST School. STA members have a discount code which can be found in the latest STA Newsletter & Facebook Members page. Useful Links Get Back Top Sport Website Instagram: @GetBackToSport The Psychology School Website Instagram: @ThePsychologySchool.co Next Podcast Episodes: Tuesday September 9th 8pm: Anna Maria Mazzieri, Soft Tissue Therapist & Director of The ST School. Tuesday September 16th 8pm: James Earls, Writer, Lecturer & Bodyworker, and founder of Born to Move. 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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