In this episode of the Sports Therapy Association Videocast & Podcast, we continue our January Focus on #CrossFit. In Part 1, guests Robert Crowley & Sonia Fierro talked about the history of CrossFit, its evolution, common myths & misconceptions. This week in Part 2, guests Professor Mark Wilson, Crossfit Coach Natalie Grainger and Soft Tissue Therapist Anna Maria Mazzieri discuss 'CrossFit Injury: Management & Prevention'. Warning: There are two moments including swear words in this episode. Not suitable for youngsters or the easily offended! Topics covered in this episode include: Is injury within CrossFit as high as its reputation suggests? How inclusive is CrossFit? Who can benefit? What are the most common factors that lead to injury within CrossFit? What are some of the most common injuries in CrossFit? How much emphasis in CrossFit is placed on biomechanics and movement patterns? To what extent can coach & therapist communication help people with CrossFit injuries? How does understanding the psychology of your client help in CrossFit? How much variance is there between CrossFit Gyms (Boxes) and Coaches? How much variance is there between Therapists? Where can one quality information on CrossFit Programming and Evidence Based Therapy? About Our Guests: Prof. Mark Wilson Professor of Performance Psychology at the University of Exeter, Head of Department for Sport and Health Sciences. Natalie Grainger Personal Trainer and CrossFit Coach at CrossFit Pi in East Devon. She was a helicopter pilot with Commando Helicopter Force in the Royal Navy for 10 years. Anna Maria Mazzieri Soft Tissue Therapist and Educator. Director & Lead Tutor 'The School', providing Injury Rehabilitation, Sports and Remedial Massage Courses in the South West of England. Anna Maria is also a third of 'The Massage Collective'. Links of Interest: Prof. Mark Wilson: Research Gate Prof. Mark Wilson on Twitter: @markwilson_psy Natalie Grainger on Instagram: @natgraingerpt Training & Programming: Built By Atlas Anna Maria Mazzieri on Twitter: @am_mazzieri The School Website: https://thestschool.co.uk/ A huge thanks as always to our guests for giving up their time and everyone who joined us live for the recording! We continue our focus on CrossFit next Tuesday, January 18th at 8pm (UK time) with more special guests. Join us LIVE via either our YouTubechannel or Facebook Page. 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. All episodes are streamed live to our YouTube channel and remember all soft tissue therapists (non members included) are welcome to join us for the LIVE recording on Tuesdays at 8pm (UK time) on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page Questions? Email: [email protected]

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