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A Journey From Wycombe FC to Wasps RFC for Society Member Terry Evans

Terry played for and captained both Wycombe Wanderers and Brentford during his career as a footballer.  He initially arrived at Wycombe on a six week loan, little guessing that he would return many years later as a Sports Therapist.  He is now currently working in rugby, for the London Wasps, as their Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist.I became involved in sports therapy for various reasons.  I had many injuries as a player, which really interested me and I enjoyed researching each one to find out as much as I could.  My enjoyment of fitness meant that I had a good insight into anatomy which helped me further down the line in my studies.  Dave Jones, the Sports Therapist at Wycombe, pretty much kept me going during the last 3 years of my playing career as my right knee was worn out due to 2 Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstructions, 1 Medial Cruciate Ligament repair and a Chondral defect.  During this time we built up a great friendship that is as strong as ever to this day.





 
World Authorities in Sports & Exercise Medicine visit London Metropolitan University 
Sports Therapy students at London Metropolitan University were treated to an awe- inspiring morning of lectures and talks recently when three of the world’s leading experts in Sports + Exercise Medicine visited the university. Professor Karim Khan, Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Jill Cook, Associate Professor at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deacon University, Melbourne, were visiting London for a BJSM review meeting and were invited to the university by Senior Lecturer Nick Gardiner. Professor Graham N Smith, Chairman of The Society of Sports Therapists was also visiting the university to talk with the final year sports therapy degree students.





 
New Collaborative Links for the Society in Canada
Society Chairman, Professor Graham Smith recently visited Canada where he linked up with Professor George Borden, recently appointed to The Society of Sports Therapists’ Executive Committee. Whilst there, he spent time at the University of Windsor where he was seeking to develop an opportunity for a graduate from one of the Society’s collaborative Degree programmes to visit Windsor and gain some experience in a Canadian Collegiate environment.





 
Quotes from the London Marathon 2009 
“I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all your help yesterday.  You were all stars and helped to give our runners a professional and much needed massage!   I know how much the runners appreciated the care and attention they received from you and so do we.”   Natalie Tarrant, WCRF






 
University of Gloucestershire at Tough Guy Event, Wolverhampton
On a cold, wintery February day, the University of Gloucestershire’s Course Leader of the Sports Therapy Degree, Kate Cady, accompanied the first year Sports Therapy students to The Tough Guy Event at Wolverhampton.  This is a biannual challenge which involves 8 miles of cross country followed by an assault course. The students provided sports massage and first aid to the very cold and very appreciative competitors, who travelled from all over the world to take part in this now legendary experience.






 
Nick and Nicola Dinsdale – A Father and Daughter Team
Nick Dinsdale runs NJD Sports Injury Clinic in Clitheroe with his daughter Nicola.  Nick is a member of the Executive Committee of The Society of Sports Therapists and has a Degree in BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Therapy.  He is currently studying an MSc Sport & Exercise (sport injury pathway) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Nicola graduated from Teesside University with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and is also the Sports Therapist for Blackburn RUFC.




 
The Chairman writes:
As we move through the early part of 2009 and with the current world climate, thoughts must move towards positive things happening to counter worries and concerns that seem to be increasing everywhere.   People often turn to sport and exercise as a form of release from the stresses and strains of daily living.  Similarly, many people look for alternative and new careers at times like this either through choice or necessity.  With both thoughts in mind, The Society of Sports Therapists is aware that an increase in sporting activity is often associated with a rise in injuries. It is, therefore, important that anyone who suffers from an injury or problem seeks assessment, advice and treatment from appropriately trained and qualified practitioners.  Such practitioners must not only understand what is required but also be members of a professional organisation that ensures that its members work under clearly defined standards of proficiency and codes of conduct.  Members of The Society of Sports Therapists fulfill these criteria and, as such, are in a position to help should injuries occur.   






 
Executive Role for Professor George Borden
Professor George Borden has been appointed to the Executive Committee of The Society of Sports Therapists with a role to develop and enhance international links. Professor Borden has been an Honorary Member of the Society since August 2003. and he has been a strong supporter of the Society for many years. In his former role as Head of Sports Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University he initiated the Society of Sports Therapists internship programme where graduates had the opportunity to spend time at the university in Richmond.