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therapy professionals and key names in the therapy world came together at Birmingham’s NEC, on 23rd & 24th November at the hugely successful Therapy Expo 2016. Here, delegates enjoyed an exciting trade exhibition and world class education conference, split over a two day period for plenty of networking, accredited CPD education, practical advice and product sourcing.

Delegates, including Physio’s, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Sports Therapists and many more, from across the NHS and private sector, listened to and learnt from industry leaders such as Jon Graham, Clinical Director, PhysioFunction; Joanne Elphinston, Physiotherapist, Performance Consultant and International Lecturer; and Professor Chris McCarthy, phD, Manchester School of Physiotherapy, with other key education leaders to explore the latest developments within the therapy industry.

Thanks to FIVE education streams, visitors took advantage of over 40 hours of accredited CPD training and development – saving hundreds of pounds, compared to the cost of accessing the same quality and quantity of education elsewhere.

Anne Morris, Physiotherapist, Biggleswade Physiotherapy & Sports Clinic commented “This is my second year, I recommended the conference to my colleagues as the lectures are always really good, there are loads of quality exhibitors and this is very well organised as an event!”

The mix of exhibitors and educational talks was well received by delegates, including Wendy Knight, Neuro Physiotherapist, Holmwood Physiotherapy Practice “This is a really good show.

The open theatre works really well and there’s a great line up of speakers here - Jonathan Jones from the CPC was brilliant.

I’ve been practicing for a long time and have become quite specialised, so it’s been good to attend talks on other topics. I will definitely change what I do with certain patients as a result

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of what I’ve learnt here.”

Key additions to Therapy Expo 2016 included the NEW Neuro Demo Zone, STA Conference, SMA Conference and Kinesio UK Conference. These fantastic features allowed delegates to observe real life demonstrations by the professionals in the Neuro Demo Zone and access industry associations education in a way never before available to so many. Headline-making presentations included talks on ‘The effects of manual therapy on pain’, ‘MCL examination & treatment’ and ‘The early identification of Labral Tears in chronic hip and groin pain’. The new Neuro Demo Zone additionally allowed delegates to see the UKs first ever direct Exo-skeleton comparative review.

In a bustling exhibition hall, perfectly complimenting the conference programme, over 120 exhibitors offered visitors one-stop access to demonstrations of the very latest in therapy products and services covering rehab technology, taping, business, walking aids,

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Therapy Expo 2016, hailed as a huge success  Continued from page 1 clinic services, electro therapy equipment, hydro therapy and many more. Plus the opportunity to take advantage of fantastic show offers and discounts from distributors.

Exhibitor Simon Bunyard, Director, Rock Tape said “We have been very busy here with lots of great feedback.

Being able to demonstrate the products and interact with the customer, so they are able to see us in action is so important for us and our session was packed! The delegates are very engaged, there is a real thirst for what you’re bringing out next to the market. This is worth its weight in gold!”

Matthew Butler, Therapy Expo Event Director comments on how the show has developed into a real opportunity for those with a passion for the therapy market to come together to drive the entire industry forward. “We are delighted that so many visitors and exhibitors attended this year, helping us to grow the event even further.

Thanks to the support of key organisations and associations such as the AACP, ACPSEM, MACP, Physio Function, STA and education partners such as Rocktape and Co-Kinetic. Therapy Expo has truly cemented itself as the nation’s favourite therapy event.”

The exosuit made for walking The idea of using an exoskeleton to enhance a human body has been around for a while but for many reasons they are impractical so how about exosuits?

Small and soft exosuits may be the way forwards for those who are unable to or struggle to walk. The major fault of skeletons and suits has always been related to efficiency. There is no benefit to using a skeleton or suit if, due to factors such as weight, the metabolic penalty outweighs the efficiency gained i.e it costs more energy to use it than energy saved by using it. There is also no benefit to using a system like this if it feel unnatural to move around or creates an altered gait pattern.

A study in Science/Robotics has performed an experiment using a new type of multi-joint soft exosuit investigating if this new model saves energy during normal walking.

Assistance was applied to the ankle and hip joints by the motor and tether mechanism. Seven participants walked on a treadmill at 1.5 meters per second under one unpowered and four powered conditions, where the peak moment applied at the ankle joint was varied from about 10 to 38% of biological ankle moment (equivalent to an applied force of 18.7 to 75.0% of body weight).

Overall this type of exosuit showed to make walking more efficient in terms of energy

Planning for Therapy Expo 2017 is already on its way, taking place 22nd – 23rd November at Birmingham’s NEC (hall 11), the show includes a dramatically expanded CPD accredited seminar programme, bigger theatres, more workshops, live demonstrations, exciting product launches, AND an even bigger exhibition.

expended during walking as well as a reduced load for the hip and ankle muscles. The comfort and ease of the suit were easy and the only noticeable difference to the user was when stopped abruptly. “The feeling is most noticeable when you turn it off after using it. Think of the sensation as sluggish and heavy legs”.

This is encouraging news as currently people with movement or neurological disorders have to rely on clunky or passive/dynamic orthoses (similar to the image above) which can be exhausting to use or require the user to alter the way they walk to maximise their effects.

This suit however saved 23% of energy.

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The Demo Zone truly shone as the jewel of Therapy Expo 2016!

With more demonstrations than ever before, delegates were keen to hone essential skills and learn new techniques…

Visitors to The Demo Zone took part in interactive demonstrations delivered by experts, teaching skills they could use immediately back in clinic, and demonstrating some of the very latest products available in the UK.

The Demo Zone also allowed delegates to see a live biometrical analysis, delivered by the legendary Mike Antoniades. Delegates discovered how easy and efficient it can

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Delegates were given a master-class on kinesiology taping techniques by none other than Paul Coker and Daniel Lawrence from RockTape UK, this included lower limb taping, postural taping techniques and taping for the running athlete Paul Coker, Medical Director, RockTape UK said: “The Therapy Expo Demo Zone represents an incredible opportunity for us to showcase both our products and treatment concepts directly to therapists.

The open plan set up means we are able engage with delegates in a very interactive way, meaning we can go into great detail with techniques, which is particularly good for those who aren’t familiar with what kinesiology taping can do.”

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be to perform a full body video analysis on a client without using expensive technology. Mike recorded a volunteer and analysed the runner using easy-to-use software. He walked delegates through the runner’s movement patterns, from both a sagittal view and a posterior view, and linked these movement patterns to injury and inefficiency.

Mike Antoniades, Rehabilitation & Performance Director, The Movement & Running School said: “Therapy Expo is much better than similar events, it’s the only one of its kind and can only get bigger and better!"

The Demo Zone will be back for 2017, at the NEC Birmingham, 22nd – 23rd November!

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BREAKING NEWS: RockTape UK Movement Summit to be held at Therapy Expo 2017!

RockTape UK will launch their inaugural UK Movement Summit at Therapy Expo 2017. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 22nd & 23rd November, the RockTape Movement Summit and Therapy Expo are simply unmissable for therapy professionals, with two days of the latest insight, education, demonstrations, networking and training.

What’s more, we are pleased to welcome back Therapy Expo 2016 Speakers Paul Coker and Daniel Lawrence, who will be part of the outstanding 2017 speaker line-up at the UK’s first RockTape Movement Summit.

Promising to be an event to remember, the RockTape summit programme includes dedicated demonstrations and hands on training in vital clinical skills including; kinesiology taping, IASTM techniques, movement screening, manual therapy and therapeutic movement and exercise prescription. Taking place over two days, and hosted in the Therapy Expo Demo Zone, delegates will be able to drop in and out of sessions to suit their session schedule.

Paul Coker, Medical Director, RockTape UK said: “Therapy Expo is an incredible opportunity to showcase our treatment concepts and education to therapy professionals. We share a commitment with Therapy Expo to support therapy professionals in developing their clinical skills and knowledge. Therapy Expo is the perfect fit to showcase and share our continued work, knowledge and insight.”

By registering for Therapy Expo 2017 you will gain access to the RockTape Movement Summit and all its content, plus the full Therapy Expo conference programme and exhibition floor.

BENEFIT FROM: • Over 50 hours accredited CPD • A programme of unparalleled cross-specialty training • World-class speakers and experts in their field • Four dedicated education streams covering MSK, Neuro Rehabilitation, Business and Sports & Biomechanics • CPR training which is included in the price of a Therapy Expo ticket

• The opportunity to research and source new products and services from over 130 industry suppliers • Live demonstrations of the latest technologies the industry has to offer • Networking with over 2,600 colleagues and peers For more information visit www.therapyexpo.co.uk/ rock, or call 0207 013 4998. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s RockTape Movement Summit at Therapy Expo.

Kinesiology Tape, Stretch, and Pain By far the most common reason therapists apply kinesiology tape to patients is in an effort to reduce pain. There are lots of opinions out there on how tape should be applied to optimise its pain reducing effects. Whilst there are plenty of RCTs that support the fact that tape can provide clinically meaningful, drug free, pain relief. There is, frustratingly for clinicians, much less evidence to lean on when it comes the nitty gritty of how tape should be applied. This has allowed opinion the run rife in the absence of hard facts.

Depending on which taping course you attend, or book you read, you may have been told that intricately cut shapes or directionally specific applications will lead to better outcomes, however these ideas are not borne out in the research. It is also widely taught that by applying kinesiology tape with some added stretch, it causes convolutions to form in the skin and this is vital to tape producing pain relief. Whilst this might be the case in certain clinical conditions a recent paper adds weight to the idea that this is not the case all of the time

usual activities. The tape was then removed and the test repeated.

This Brazilian study from 2015 compared the pain reducing effect of kinesiology tape applied with 25% stretch, with an identical taping applied without any stretch. They recruited 85 healthy, young University students and divided them into 2 groups. One group were to have the stretched tape applied to the back of their non-dominant hand/wrist and the other group were to have the same application without stretch.

Firstly, both groups completed a baseline test of pain induction by cold water immersion. Their hands were placed in 0-2°C water and the time taken to report pain was recorded, along with the total time they were able to keep their hand in the water. The subjects also rated their pain on a VAS scale.

So, whilst it appears that kinesiology tape reduced the cold-induced pain, the authors state that the effect would need to be explained by some other mechanism than the convolutions formed by the stretched tape.

The exact mechanism by which tape works to reduce pain remains somewhat speculative. It would seem plausible that tape applied to the skin stimulate some mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings regardless of whether or not it has stretch applied, particularly in a very sensitive area such as the hand.

The subjects were then taped according to their group allocation – stretched tape or unstretched tape. They left the tape in situ for 24 hours whilst performing their

Interestingly the time taken for the onset of pain significantly increased for both groups. The total time of immersion also increased for both groups. The reported VAS level of pain was also significantly less for both groups. The study found no differences in the pain relieving properties between the stretched tape group and the unstretched tape group.

Perhaps if the tape had been left in place for the second immersion, there may have been some difference in results? It is also possible that the improvement in pain tolerance was due to the learning effect, as the order of testing was not randomised, adding a control group (no tape) would have improved the robustness of the study.  Continued on page 7

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Scotland 2% Yorkshire & The North 19%

Northern Ireland 1%

Midlands 36% East Anglia, London and South East 28% Wales 4% South West 10%

Caroline Fraser, Senior Physiotherapist, Belford Physiotherapy Centre

As an osteopath I am always keen to see where others are in terms of their professional development in manual therapy. I saw a really interesting talk on pain and shoulder which I learnt a hell of a lot from. I went to see Tim Beam who spoke about pain, which was a highlight, after reading a lot of his work. It’s my first year here but I am on my way to rebook for next year!

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CPR Zone Delegates took part in hands on CPR training, fulfilling their CPD requirements.

of delegates would recommend Therapy Expo to a friend

88% of delegates said they had learnt about new products they had never seen before

96% 90% of delegates met with new suppliers they had not met/heard of before

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I’m here to get my CPD, gain more experience and see the fantastic seminars available here. The talks have been fantastic, good in-depth knowledge with extensive research. I have worked a lot with Exo- Bionics so it’s good to see them here, and interact with musculoskeletal based exhibitors and content.

There’s just so much here!

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There are so many stands and equipment here to look at and so much CPD on offer. This is my first time here unlike my colleague who recommended this to me and it’s been brilliant!

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of delegates said Therapy Expo was good value for money

Techniques I’m a manual therapist and I am really interested in the content here. I love the fact that it coincides with the OT show, it’s really good value for money and there is just so much more here than I expected. I do a lot of CPD courses but this is great as there is so much variety, from the exhibitors to the lecturers they are all fantastic.

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80% of delegates expect to be able to put new techniques into practise when treating patients

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2017 SNEAK PEEK!

For 2017, Therapy Expo is set to present yet another impressive line-up of world-renowned speakers, each sharing their extensive experience and expertise to help delegates advance their knowledge and understanding. Demonstrations and opportunities to get hands on will also be available for delegates to hone their practical skills, learning new techniques and strengthening existing ones.

Aside from the main Therapy Expo Theatres, additional features will provide even more learning opportunities, covering a wide range of topics and issues from CPR, Sports Trauma Management, Acupuncture, release techniques and sessions specifically tailored to individual specialities.

Hours of accredited CPD will be available throughout, with education streams covering MSK, Neuro Rehab, Sports Injuries & Biomechanics and Business.

THERAPY EXPO 2017 SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED Designed in conjunction with industry associations & influencer’s - Therapy Expo will once again host an array of industry leading speakers, including:

RockTape UK Movement Summit Promising to be the movement and taping event highlight of the year, the inaugural RockTape UK Movement Summit will present a fantastic programme with the industries world renowned speakers, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Novice and experienced practitioners alike will walk away with new ideas and skills, and the confidence to put them into practice when treating their patients.

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Mike Hayton

Heather Watson

Joanne Elphinston

Paul Coker

Delegates will be walked through the theory behind their CPR and AED skills to ensure they have a complete understanding. After this they will head straight into hands on one to one training within the CPR Zone. If they pass the training they will receive their CPR certification.

Daniel Lawrence

STA An unmissable opportunity for Sports Therapists, the STA conference programme will include dedicated sessions covering work with runners, movement re-patterning, biometrics and manipulating performance, delivered by some of the industry’s most influential names.

Therapy Expo is evolving...

Bigger Theatres A huge investment in larger theatres and more chairs will ensure all delegates will be ab;e to move from theatre to theatre with ease.

Better AV Our operations team are currently working to find the best solution to theatre acoustics and lighting, to eradicate any noise pollution.

Bigger Catering Facilities A 50% larger catering point will ensure lunch times run smoothly, giving you more time to relax between sessions and catch-up with colleagues.

Better Queuing Systems This year’s conference will see a team of dedicated theatre ushers on-hand in every theatre, managing an effective and efficient queuing system meaning delegates get in to the theatres quickly.

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Hands on training Delegate will have even more opportunities to enhance their hands-on skills with new interactive demonstrations, looking at a host of different areas including MSK, Neuro and Sports Rehab.

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With many more speakers yet to be announced, this is already shaping up to be an exciting line-up!

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PUTTING YOU AT THE HEART OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENT FOR THERAPY PROFESSIONALS EXHIBITOR LIST

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CPR Zone takes delegates breath away…

The Therapy Expo CPR Training Zone, run in partnership with LUBAS Medical turned into a huge draw for delegates, booking up within hours of doors opening!

Delegates were walked through the theory behind their CPR and AED skills by expert trainers from partners LUBAS Medical. Delegates then headed straight into hands on one to one training within the CPR Zone, practising their skills on medical manikins under the supervision of an expert instructor. Every delegate who passed the training received a CPD revalidation certificate, and best of all, the training was completely free, as part of their Therapy Expo ticket.

Feedback from was very positive;

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An excellent show, quality speakers on a variety of diverse subjects bringing research and practical know how to the presentations. The biggest thing for me was the Free CPR!, that in itself saves me almost £100. My second therapy expo - and already booked for next year.

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It was great to catch up with some familiar faces and a great opportunity to meet many new ones! We spent the 2 days updating delegates on their CPR and AED skills, assessing their competency in accordance with the Resuscitation Council (UK) 2015 guidelines and providing certifications to everyone who passed. We were also able to give an update regarding the recognition and treatment of anaphylaxis. We look forward to returning in 2017 to help the delegates meet their CPD requirements by providing an annual CPR/ AED update.

I enjoyed Therapy Expo very much and a big part of that was the CPR Zone, where I could get my CPR training done for free.

The access to this, the lectures and demonstrations definitely helped my learning process and I came away from my two days having felt a had learned a lot.

Adam Baggot, Chiropractor, Solihull Chiropractic Clinic

Matt Smale, Lubas Medical, Senior Training Manager

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BREAKING NEWS: The Sports Therapy Association Annual Conference will be held at Therapy Expo 2017!

The Sports Therapy Association will hold their Annual Conference at Therapy Expo 2017. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 22nd & 23rd November, the STA Annual Conference and Therapy Expo are simply unmissable for Sports Therapists, with two days of the latest insight, education, networking and training.

What’s more, in celebration of this new collaboration the STA will be subsidising tickets, meaning STA members can register for £69 +VAT until 31st March, before the price increases to £99 +VAT. To purchase your discounted STA member ticket please email the STA directly.

Promising to be the biggest Annual Conference to date, the STA conference programme includes dedicated sessions covering work with runners, movement re-patterning, biometrics and manipulating performance.

Visit www.therapyexpo.co.uk/staannual-conference to find out more.

Gary Benson, said: “We’re working with Therapy Expo again for 2017 because of their commitment to support sports therapy professionals with continued

professional development.

The STA exists to promote excellence in sports therapy, share knowledge and build skills and capability in clinic to improve patient outcomes.

Therapy Expo is the perfect platform for us to share our continued work, knowledge and insight.”

By registering for Therapy Expo 2017 you will gain access to the Sports Therapy Association Annual Conference and all its content, plus the full Therapy Expo conference programme and exhibition floor.

For more information visit www.therapyexpo.co.uk/sta-annualconference.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Sports Therapy Association Annual Conference at Therapy Expo.

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Exercises for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (AKA ‘Shin Splints’) It’s easy to talk generally about rehab, ‘strengthen x,y and z’, improve movement control etc but we don’t often expand on what this means exactly. This is a brief look at an exercise programme I used recently for a patient with Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.

The patient, is a young male middle-distance runner called Ben. He is, at this stage, pain free with all daily activities and running up to 40 minutes with no symptoms. He’s progressed nicely from the initial session where even jogging on the spot was painful, however, longer runs over 45 minutes cause some discomfort in the medial tibia. This has been a recurrent issue and Ben’s aim is to return to full training without these symptoms.

He is gradually re-introducing high intensity sessions with guidance from his running coach and managing well.

Assessment reveals mild weakness in Soleus, Glute Med and the posterior chain. Control of single leg balance and single leg dip is good and equal left and right.

Broadly speaking our aims are as follows:

movement quality.

2. Soleus squat - A nice isometric option that will challenge both the Soleus and Quads 3. Bent leg calf raise - A significant challenge to the calf complex especially Soleus.

4. Single leg soleus bridge - Note this bridge is done with the forefoot on the edge of a step, with the aim to lengthen the lever to challenge the posterior chain & to work the soleus.

6. Straight leg calf raises - These will strengthen Gastroc and Soleus.

• Improve kinetic chain load capacity considering the key muscles that aid in managing load

7. Side lying leg lift - This old chestnut works Glute Med with minimal anterior hip flexor activity.

So Ben’s programme looks like this: 1. Step ups - Simple but very effective! This exercise is first due to control aspect; doing this once fatigued from the other exercises may compromise

Exercise prescription for MTSS and other injuries requires an individualised approach considering how, when and where the athlete might do their rehab. It’s essential too that they know why they’re doing it and how it will help them achieve their goals. Not every patient will want an extensive programme; in fact in many cases 3 or

By Tom Goom, Physiotherapist, The Physio Rooms clinic

Kinesiology Tape, Stretch, and Pain  Continued from page 2 This study does lack generalisability due to the study being conducted on the hand, and also with young, healthy subjects. Tactile acuity may be different in those with pain, or if the tape was applied elsewhere on the body with less sensory representation in the brain.

That said this study does suggest that perhaps we can be less concerned about the exact amount of stretch applied, and likewise patients can more confidently apply their own tape without being as pedantic with the tape stretch.

first time you can never take that back.

This study does support the philosophy we teach at RockTape – “less is more”.

By applying tape with more stretch the likelihood of skin irritation or tape peeling of early are both increased. By applying tape with less stretch the likelihood of these complications are reduced and it is quite possible the pain relief will be just as good.

Turning to the kitchen for an analogy if you pull out a chicken and it is not quite done enough you can easily put it back in for a little longer, on the other hand if you pull it out and its already burnt, well you are going to have to eat burnt chicken or go hungry! Likewise, if you apply tape with little or no stretch and the patient doesn’t get much relief you can always reapply with a little more stretch, whereas if you put loads of stretch on the

By Paul Coker (BSc Hons Physio, MSc Manual Therapy)

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…exercise prescription is all about reasoning not recipes!

5. Hip hitches - EMG studies suggest high levels of Glute Med activity and we can use this emphasize a ‘high free hip’ to help reduce pelvic drop during loading.

• Improve local load capacity in the calf complex

• Include weight-bearing exercises to improve bone load capacity

4 key exercises can be very effective. If you prescribe exercises try doing one of the programmes you’ve provided for a week – it’s much harder than you’d think!

My final point is key…

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STA Conference 2016 – “The Exceptional education at the SMA Annual Conference biggest and the best”

The Sports Massage Association (SMA) Conference 2016 appealed to many therapy professionals as they came to meet and hear from top experts in the field of sports massage. Designed by top SMA speakers Nick Mooney and Paula Deacon, the insightful demonstrations covered the assessment of the sacroiliac joint and an introduction to the treatment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

The Sports Therapy Association (STA) Conference offered delegates the latest insight and education in the sports therapy field.

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Delegate feedback was excellent:

Gary Benson, STA Director & Founder said; “The STA conference at Therapy Expo was the biggest and the best we’ve ever done, covering everything from running injury management to screening athletes. We are very proud of the conference, feedback from members tells us they were very happy too.”

“Therapy Expo is always a good event – it’s easily accessible and there are always a lot of people in the lectures, as well as a brilliant line-up of speakers.

If you only go to one event in 2017, it should be Therapy Expo. You always come away with better knowledge on a broad range of topics and products.”

Delegates to the STA conference were brought up to date on - running injury management, biomechanics education,

and movement re-patterning. They were then given a guide to setting up in business and heard from team GB therapists Derry Suter and Poora Singh about the complexities of working in Elite Sport before being informed about forward plans for the the STA. Feedback from delegates was excellent, with David Stott, Sports Therapist, DS Sports Rehab commenting; “The lectures have been really informative.

There was an excellent variety of sessions and the quality of the speakers are high.

I’ve been able to learn about the latest evidence and it gives you the reassurance that you are doing the right clinically.”

The Sports Therapy Association will be back at Therapy Expo 2017, be sure to keep an eye-out for conference programme highlights later in the year.

Throughout the conference the theatre was packed with delegates, who were treated to fabulous demonstrations and a thought provoking lecture on the issues surrounding the assessment of sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Nick Mooney, SMA Director said: “We had a great time at Therapy Expo, we met hundreds of new people, who all had a real interest in the content we offered.

For the SMA the increased awareness is invaluable and it proved just how many other specialisms look to massage within their treatment regimens”.

Tom Wilson, Physiotherapist, Wimbledon Rehab Centre said: “this is a very compact way to get a taster of possible clinical interests for future CPD and for treating patients. I walked away with lots of new ideas to use in clinic.”

Gary Frisby, Sports Massage Therapist, Knowle Physio Clinic said: “Being hosted at Therapy Expo makes the SMA conference easily the best value CPD around with proper talks by experts not just people trying to sell their products / services.”

In addition to access to the SMA’s fantastic content, delegates profited from access to SMA partners exhibiting at Therapy Expo like Phyisque, who had a fantastic range of

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Woman survives 6 days without lungs Melissa Benoit had a terminal lung infection, she waited an unprecedented 6 days without lungs whilst waiting for a transplant.

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She was put on extracorporeal life support but she kept deteriorating and her condition eventually progressed to multi-organ failure, something radical needed to happen to treat the infection.

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A big thank you to everyone who attended Therapy Expo!

Here's what you had to say about the Expo...

“There are so many stands and equipment here to look at and so much CPD on offer. This is my first time here unlike my colleague who recommended this to me and it’s been brilliant!”

Caroline Fraser, Senior Physiotherapist, Belford Physiotherapy Centre

“As an osteopath I am always keen to see where others are in terms of their professional development in manual therapy. I saw a really interesting talk on pain and shoulder which I learnt a hell of a lot from. I went to see Tim Beam who spoke about pain, which was a highlight, after reading a lot of his work.

It’s my first year here but I am on my way to rebook for next year!”

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“I’m here to get my CPD, gain more experience and see the fantastic seminars available here. The talks have been fantastic, good in-depth knowledge with extensive research. I have worked a lot with Exo- Bionics so it’s good to see them here, and interact with musculoskeletal based exhibitors and content. There’s just so much here!”

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“I came here to top up my CDP as this is the most important factor for me. I came here last year and this year is even. I’m on my way to the demo zone and am really looking forward to it.”

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“I’m a manual therapist and I am really interested in the content here. I love the fact that it coincides with the OT show, it’s really good value for money and there is just so much more here than I expected. I do a lot of CPD courses but this is great as there is so much variety, from the exhibitors to the lecturers they are all fantastic.“

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