Conference Programme 2024

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  1. The Demo Zone
    “Oedema is glue” – approaches to this common problem in the hand
    This session will discuss the causes and effects of oedema of the hand. Different treatment modaliti ...
  2. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    5 simple marketing strategies every clinic should implement in 2025
    What marketing should a clinic do to be successful? What are the innovations in the industry? Where ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre A
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    A practical, interactive demonstration offering valuable insights how we can make Massage, Manual an ...
  3. The Demo Zone
    Advantages of flossing in physiotherapy
    Proprioception, crucial for posture and movement, can be disrupted, leading to abnormal patterns, ov ...
  4. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    AI and the future of marketing for clinics in 2025
    This talk will cover concepts including how AI should and should not be incorporated into your clini ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Clinical anatomy is taught in every manual therapy school but is it the right tool for the job? Are ...
    • Professional Sports
    • Specific Conditions
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
  5. The Demo Zone
    AntiGravity treadmill: changing lives and creating impact
    A session not to be missed. Are you a clinician interested in learning how the AlterG could help you ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The Hands-On Hub
    A barefoot lifestyle is often considered a bit weird, after all, isn't it all clown shoes and mucky ...
  6. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Behind the scale: addressing body image, dysmorphia, and eating disorders in sports and fitness industry in male and female
    This session delves into the challenges of body image, dysmorphia, and eating disorders prevalent in ...
    • Women’s Health
    Theatre B
    Opening eyes to an issue hidden in plain sight and how it affects how people feel, move, look, & wha ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    Theatre A
    The session will discuss the impact on individuals of role change and how the concepts of identity a ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre C
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is simple and on many occasions the presentation, is in fact, not Carpal Tunn ...
  7. Theatre A
  8. Theatre A
  9. Theatre B
  10. Theatre B
  11. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
  12. Theatre C
  13. Theatre C
  14. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
  15. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
  16. Theatre A
  17. Theatre A
  18. Theatre B
  19. Theatre B
  20. Theatre C
  21. Theatre C
    • Women’s Health
    Theatre C
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Do you know what the “actual cost” of acquiring a client in your business is? Especially when add up ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    Theatre C
    The use of Gait Analysis to prescribe running shoes is based on flawed & outdated principles. Lookin ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    The Hands-On Hub
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    Theatre B
  22. Theatre B
    Southern Health NHS Trust was one of the first NHS Trust to employ BASRaT & SST members into roles t ...
    • Specific Conditions
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Let's dispel some myths! This presentation will delve into common causes, risk factors, and the late ...
  23. The Demo Zone
    Concussion testing and management software for sports, military and clinics
    This session will demonstrate the utility of the Complete Concussions software platform, equipped wi ...
  24. The Demo Zone
    Concussion testing and management software for sports, military and clinics
    This session will demonstrate the utility of the Complete Concussions software platform, equipped wi ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    This talk explores the critical role of movement awareness in the rehabilitation process, focusing o ...
  25. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Our RockPods Cupping courses with Daniel Lawrence have been selling out across the UK. Come and watc ...
  26. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Our RockPods Cupping courses with Daniel Lawrence have been selling out across the UK. Come and watc ...
  27. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Our RockPods Cupping courses with Daniel Lawrence have been selling out across the UK. Come and watc ...
  28. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Our RockPods Cupping courses with Daniel Lawrence have been selling out across the UK. Come and watc ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    Theatre A
    More and more patients are recognising challenges that align with neurodiversity such as ASD & ADHD ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    Theatre A
    In the ever evolving world of healthcare, finding effective pain management strategies is important ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre B
    Can pathology of the cervical spine be a potential cause of shoulder pain or is pathology of the sho ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    Theatre B
    An introduction to Dry Cupping therapy from a western perspective and use within a clinical environm ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    Theatre C
    This talk will focus on the application and benefits of using Dry Needling within clinical therapy f ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre A
    • Overview of dysautonomia and POTS and their prevalence in hypermobile individuals.• Specific auton ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    Theatre B
    Choose your own SUPERHERO therapy! Roll up, roll up... fun and informative kick-off to this year's T ...
    • Professional Sports
    Theatre A
    In the crazy world of elite netball we look at a case study based example of how a MDT approach can ...
    • Women’s Health
    Theatre B
    In recent years, evolving research and evidence-based practice have begun to challenge outdated myth ...
    • Professional Sports
    • Women’s Health
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    This interactive Q&A session will provide an opportunity to dive deeper into the topics covered in S ...
  29. The Demo Zone
    Engaging in exercise rehab for neurological conditions the Neuro Heroes way
    Join Anna and Laura from Neuro Heroes for an interactive and energising session, to see how we get p ...
  30. The Demo Zone
    Enhancing assessment and rehab with KinetikIQ
    Discover how KinetikIQ can enhance the assessment and rehab journey for your client and patients.
  31. The Demo Zone
    Enhancing quality of life: innovative intimate health solutions for men and women
    This session delves into BTL’s advanced intimate health solutions designed improve quality of life f ...
  32. Theatre A
    ESCAPE-pain - better care for chronic knee, hip and back pain
    This session will describe the ESCAPE-pain programme, it’s ethos, evidence-base and its innovative a ...
  33. Theatre A
    ESCAPE-pain: a provider's roadmap to successful implementation
    This presentation explores ESCAPE-pain programme from a provider's perspective, highlighting initial ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    This will be an open Q&A discussing topics from my earlier talk "why patients are Italian". It will ...
  34. Rocktape Movement Summit
    When did you last treat yourself? Come and jump on a couch and get a free 10-minute treatment with t ...
  35. Rocktape Movement Summit
    When did you last treat yourself? Come and jump on a couch and get a free 10-minute treatment with t ...
  36. Theatre C
    FlexBeam: revolutionising injury recovery and performance with near-infrared light therapy
    In this presentation, I will introduce FlexBeam, the first wearable LED device using red and near-in ...
  37. Theatre C
    FlexBeam: revolutionising injury recovery and performance with near-infrared light therapy
    In this presentation, I will introduce FlexBeam, the first wearable LED device using red and near-in ...
    • Neurocentric
    Theatre A
    Pain can be distressing, disabling and difficult to live with. In the UK, 30-50% of the population l ...
    • Neurocentric
    Theatre A
    With more than thirty years combined lived and professional experience of persistent pain, physiothe ...
  38. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    An innovative and effective approach, focused shockwave therapy aids the treatment of osteoarthritis ...
  39. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    An innovative and effective approach, focused shockwave therapy aids the  treatment of  osteoarthrit ...
  40. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    From complexity to clarity: enhancing MSK practice with AI
    Experience how AI Modernises MSK practice with Go Triage, an AI-guided pre-assessment that streamlin ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre A
    In this content-full session Anna Maria will introduce the evidence around the pathophysiology of Fr ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    Theatre B
    In this session we will envision the future of physiotherapy, focusing on the essential role of clin ...
  41. The Hands-On Hub
    Gait Analysis can be a hugely beneficial tool for runners, but often not for the reasons we are trad ...
  42. The Demo Zone
    Handheld Dynamometry: the keystone to rehabilitation after knee surgery
    A lecture to highlight the importance of objective testing of strength throughout the rehabilitation ...
  43. The Demo Zone
    Handheld Dynamometry: the keystone to rehabilitation after shoulder surgery
    A lecture to highlight the importance of objective testing of strength throughout the rehabilitation ...
  44. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Join us at the Rocktape stand for an hands-on practical workshop on Dermo Neuro Modulation (DNM). Th ...
  45. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Join us at the Rocktape stand for an hands-on practical workshop on Dermo Neuro Modulation (DNM). Th ...
  46. The Demo Zone
    Health starts at the cell: MBST - advancing patient care through Magnetic Resonance Therapy
    Explore how MBST (Magnetic Resonance Therapy) is transforming regenerative medicine and physiotherap ...
    • Older Age Adults
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre C
    Hip pain is common.  Younger patients often fear groin injury, while older patients assume they need ...
  47. The Hands-On Hub
    How can VO2 Master enhance your clinic
    Wellness and longevity are rapidly becoming key goals for many. As practitioners you will often be e ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    With the rise in interest and research surrounding fascia and lower back pain, we investigated the p ...
    • Neurocentric
    The Hands-On Hub
    This presentation will explain and demonstrate some of my favourite ways to hack the brain and nervo ...
  48. The Demo Zone
    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
    Looking to make more money as a clinician or practice owner? In this presentation Nicole will break ...
  49. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    How to become fully booked without social media
    Are you a clinic owner who feels overwhelmed by the constant pressure to keep up with social media t ...
  50. The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    How to become fully booked without social media
    Are you a clinic owner who feels overwhelmed by the constant pressure to keep up with social media t ...
  51. The Demo Zone
    How to get more clients
    Would you like more clients walking through your door? Marketing is something that’s never taught in ...
  52. Theatre C
    1 in 3 people in the UK have problems with their sleep. Poor sleep can impact our health in many way ...
  53. Rocktape Movement Summit
    There is often a misconception that vocal massage therapy is only suitable for singers. This session ...
  54. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Technique Demonstrations from our most popular course. We will have some spare tools for you to have ...
  55. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Technique Demonstrations from our most popular course. We will have some spare tools for you to have ...
  56. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Technique Demonstrations from our most popular course. We will have some spare tools for you to have ...
  57. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Technique Demonstrations from our most popular course. We will have some spare tools for you to have ...
    • Professional Sports
    Theatre C
    The world's number one Strongman, 2023 Worlds Strongest Man and clinical exercise physiologist, Mitc ...
  58. Theatre B
    Insurance: how to ensure your policy is fit for purpose
    The talk will discuss long term insurance protection and legal aspects of insurance related practice ...
  59. The Demo Zone
    Integrating DNA testing for greater client personalisation and business growth
    This session will highlight the practical uses and business benefits of health and fitness DNA testi ...
  60. The Demo Zone
    Integrating DNA testing for greater client personalisation and business growth
    This session will highlight the practical uses and business benefits of health and fitness DNA testi ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    The integration of natural movement skills and motor learning approaches into clinical rehabilitatio ...
  61. Rocktape Movement Summit
    In this session we will revisit the superficial fascial anatomy and then show how these layers inter ...
  62. Rocktape Movement Summit
    In this session we will show what you can see on an ultrasound scan when assessing the shoulder. It’ ...
    • Professional Sports
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    If you are involved in sports rehabilitation, this is a Q&A session you do not want to miss! Steve M ...
  63. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Come and join in a mini taping class where you can lean to apply the three most popular RockTape app ...
  64. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Come and join in a mini taping class where you can lean to apply the three most popular RockTape app ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    The Hands-On Hub
    “Touch is the context” Anna Mazzieri Your internal state is part of that context. You might deliver ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    ‘Nothing changes if nothing changes!’ Lots has changed over the last decade in the world of lympholo ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre C
    Discover the latest advancements in Lymphoedema management! This session explores the condition's ca ...
  65. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Find out how this non-invasive treatment can be used to stimulate cellular processes to promote natu ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    Theatre A
    Manual therapy gets a bad rap on social media, and yet most practitioners who use it say they get go ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    Join us for an insightful and dynamic session, where we explore how Massage and Manual Therapy embod ...
  66. The Demo Zone
    Methods of teaching exercise for people with Parkinson's
    Neurodegenerative boxing is a specialised exercise program designed for people with Parkinson’s. It ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    Theatre A
    Committing to exercise/rehab can be difficult for patients. As therapists, we often have restricted ...
  67. The Hands-On Hub
    My journey into chiropractic and the future of postural excellence
    This session will take you through my journey from a secondary school teacher to a chiropractor, hig ...
  68. The Hands-On Hub
    My journey into chiropractic and the future of postural excellence
    This session will take you through my journey from a secondary school teacher to a chiropractor, hig ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    In this insightful talk on a very current topic, Bonnie Southgate explores the often-overlooked inte ...
  69. Theatre C
    The Reflex (Taylor) Hammer was originally designed in 1988 by John Madison Taylor and is such a simp ...
    • Neurocentric
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre B
    In this presentation, I will introduce FlexBeam, the first wearable LED device using red and near-in ...
  70. The Demo Zone
    Optimising exercise prescription with THERABAND: practical applications and evidence-based techniques
    In this interactive session, we’ll explore how THERABAND can be effectively integrated into exercise ...
  71. Theatre C
    Is there an ideal spinal posture to stop spinal pain. What is the history and current evidence about ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    Understanding the limitations of a biomechanical driven model in MSK care, is not enough, the reason ...
    • Women’s Health
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Join Christien Bird of as she shares with you how to 'Power The Pause'. The presenation will discuss ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    The Hands-On Hub
    In this very interactive session, Martin will delve into the fluidity of the concept of professional ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    Theatre C
    In this talk, Martin will focus on how it professionalism develops throughout our journey as clinici ...
    • Women’s Health
    The Hands-On Hub
    This presentation explores matrescence— the powerful, transformative journey from womanhood to mothe ...
    • Professional Sports
    Theatre B
  72. The Hands-On Hub
    ReActiv8 – treat the cause not the symptoms of chronic low back pain
    For too long, you have suffered from Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and nothing has provided you with ...
  73. The Hands-On Hub
    ReActiv8 – treat the cause not the symptoms of chronic low back pain
    For too long, you have suffered from Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) and nothing has provided you with ...
  74. The Demo Zone
    Recent wins in treating deconditioned oncology patients
    From bed to the running track.
    • Specific Conditions
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    This session will provide an opportunity for practitioners new to hypermobility to understand and di ...
  75. Theatre B
    Risks, complaints, and legal issues: keeping yourself protected
    The talk will include managing risk, record keeping, complaints, and legal aspects.Understand how to ...
    • Women’s Health
    Theatre A
    This session will look into the affect of pregnancy hormones on a healthy running gait. We will disc ...
  76. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    This talk will delve into effective treatment for sports injuries, particularly when used in combina ...
  77. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    This talk will delve into effective treatment for sports injuries, particularly when used in combina ...
  78. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Martin Thomas will be delivering all the latest updates and research into the treatment of calcifica ...
  79. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Martin Thomas will be delivering all the latest updates and research into the treatment of calcifica ...
  80. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Shockwave therapy for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) is a great modality in a non-invasive alte ...
  81. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Shockwave therapy for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) is a great modality in a non-invasive alte ...
  82. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Shockwave therapy is an effective management tool for headaches and neck pain, conditions often link ...
  83. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    Shockwave therapy is an effective management tool for headaches and neck pain, conditions often link ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    Theatre A
    In recent years, the massage therapy industry has witnessed exponential growth, with an increasing n ...
    • Specific Conditions
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Tim Stevenson, shoulder reconditioning specialist and co-founder of Dynamic Shoulders, knows through ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre B
    For the physically active and athletic population the way in which the industry delivers shoulder re ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    The Hands-On Hub
    In this informative talk, we will explore the crucial but often overlooked role of sensory processin ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre B
    • Clinical Reasoning
    Theatre B
    Is clinical anatomy fit for our purpose?Therapists deal with real people who move in the real world ...
    • Professional Sports
    Theatre C
  84. The Hands-On Hub
    Armed forces veteran and Para Athlete Richard 'Dickie' Davies recently returned from his 'Limb-itles ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    Theatre C
  85. Theatre B
    This presentation will provide an overview of the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement for England ...
    • Neurocentric
    Theatre C
    We will be reviewing how we use the neuro protection principles of exercise. We will look at typical ...
    • Older Age Adults
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre A
    This talk will delve into the common challenges faced by older adults when beginning strength traini ...
  86. Venn Innovations in Shockwave
    See how this  non-invasive treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) with focus shockwave provides ...
  87. Theatre A
    The origin of 10,000 steps is likely to be a similar story to the 5-a-day fruit and veg message, it' ...
  88. The Demo Zone
    The OptiNeck Balance Wedge: hands-on treatment applications
    We will start by briefly covering the clinical reasoning behind this unique device. The session will ...
  89. The Demo Zone
    The OptiNeck Balance Wedge: pilates and exercise applications
    Come and experience this unique piece of equipment and see how it opens up a wide new range of exerc ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    Many of us will feel our training did a good job at teaching us how to support patients. However, I ...
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    Combining the principles of functional anatomy with skilled soft tissue work (or touch) we can unloc ...
  90. The Hands-On Hub
    Often touted as the 'go-to functional tool' for rehabilitation and S&C coaches alike, the Turkish Ge ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    Theatre B
    Are you always wishing you had longer appointments? Are you envious of the trend to try and have lon ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    Theatre A
    Healthcare experiences and outcomes for Trans people are poor. Join Michael and Cairo to develop und ...
    • Neurocentric
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre B
    Neil will be sharing how the living experiences of many people with neurological conditions such as ...
  91. Rocktape Movement Summit
    Understand what vocal massage therapy is, its anatomy, and how it can help clients in this session. ...
    • Ethics & Professionalism
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    In this Q&A session, Martin Christensen, a Norwegian physiotherapist known for his "Friday Physio Co ...
    • Clinical Reasoning
    • Massage & Manual Therapy
    The Hands-On Hub
    In this opening talk Anna Maria will give an insight into the body of evidence linking trauma exposu ...
  92. The Demo Zone
    Why aren’t more practitioners millionaires?
    Too many practitioners struggle financially. And yet, the work we all do, quite literally, changes l ...
    • Neurocentric
    Theatre B
    Are you neurally curious? Please take a seat!To move well, first we must sense well. If we don't sen ...
    • Women’s Health
    The STA Therapy Update Theatre
    This panel introduces the new Women in Sports Therapy (WIST) team, dedicated to fostering a supporti ...
    • Professional Sports
    Theatre C
    The role of a sports therapist may seem glamorous from the outside, but what really happens behind t ...
    • Specific Conditions
    Theatre A
    This session will explore working with clients with Hypermobility and providing practical advice whi ...

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