Want to know what it's like working as a therapist with elite athletes at the Commonwealth Games? In Ep.111 of The Sports Therapy Association Podcast, guest host Mike Grice of Movement Therapy Education (standing in whilst regular host Matt Phillips of Runcatlive is on holiday!) is joined by special guests Tim Allardyce of Rehab My Patient and STA member Nichola Smith of chamomilehealthholistic.uk. Together, the three provide a fascinating insight into what it's like working with elite athletes, based largely on their recent experience working at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Topics discussed include: Tim Allardyce - range of roles at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Nichola Smith - working in clinic in Athlete Recovery Area Tim Allardyce - supporting Team Tonga Nichola Smith - finding the opportunity via the STA Facebook Page Aurora Paris - Sports Therapist working with Team Tonga Rugby 7s Typical daily treatments, amount of athletes seen Atmosphere at the Opening Ceremony at The Alexander Stadium Richard Weightman: Manager of Tonga 7s Nichola Smith - working within the multidisciplinary team Tim Allardyce - first aid & draining cauliflower ears Nichola Smith - role of Sports Psychology Tim Allardyce - looking after Swimmers Tim Allardyce - importance of hands on therapy How to get therapy experience at major athletic events Useful Links Mike Grice Website: Movement Therapy Education Tim Allardyce Website: Rehab My Patient Nichola Smith Website: chamomilehealthholistic.uk Our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for the episode! Want to join the Live Recording? Episodes are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. 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. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. Questions? Email: [email protected]

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