Inspiring Society Member Derek Turner Talks about Recovering from a Life Threatening Illness
Courageous and determined are words that describe Society Member Derek Turner. In 2011, he incurred a major illness, an IGAS Infection (Invasive Group A Streptococcus) causing necrotising fasciitis, a condition he believes was caused by an insect bite he obtained whilst doing the gardening. Continue readingRoyal Visit for Sports Injury Clinic
A sports injury clinic established as part of a social enterprise partnership with Teesside University has met with royal approval. Set up five years ago by Programme Leader for Sports Therapy Steve Smelt, Teesside Sports Injury Clinic treats both professional athletes and the general public. It has a number of bases i Continue readingRoyal Visit for Sports Injury Clinic
A sports injury clinic established as part of a social enterprise partnership with Teesside University has met with royal approval. Set up five years ago by Programme Leader for Sports Therapy Steve Smelt, Teesside Sports Injury Clinic treats both professional athletes and the general public. It has a number of bases i Continue reading
Sports Therapy students help at Trailblazer 10km event
Earlier this year , 14 first and second year Sports Therapy students from the University of Worcester, plus two members of staff provided pre- and post-event massage for runners in the Forest of Dean Trailblazer 10km event. This has become one of the annual fixtures for the Worcester students and provides an amazing op Continue reading
UCB Skills Put to the Test at Shropshire Triathlon
Congratulations to University College Birmingham (UCB) Sports Therapy students and staff who recently supported athletes at the TRI UK Shropshire Triathlon in Ellesmere. Not only were they invaluable to runners on the day, but they also raised money for charity in the process. Continue readingRichard Stock makes it two in a row for Edge Hill University
Continue readingField Hockey Proves a Winner for Elaine Burton
Congratulations to Society member Elaine Burton on winning The 2012 Society of Sports Therapists Bruce Hobbs Travelling Scholarship. Continue reading
Olympics Call for Former Travelling Scholarship Winner Nicola Dinsdale
London 2012 has called on the skills of another Society Member. The Society of Sports Therapists 2010 Bruce Hobbs Travelling Scholarship Winner Nicola Dinsdale has been selected to work at the Olympics and Paralympics Games later this year. Continue reading
