STA204 'Therapy For Swimmers' with guests Carla Bickerstaffe and Jenny Lane

In Ep.204, guests Carla Bickerstaffe and Jenny Lane delve into the common injuries faced by swimmers, such as shoulder and lower back issues, and how these can vary depending on the type of swimming. They discuss the differences between working with competitive and recreational swimmers, the importance of technique, and the unique considerations when working with para-swimmers. Additionally, they offer valuable advice for therapists looking to start working with swimmers, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with local swimming clubs and coaches. Whether you're new to working with swimmers or looking to enhance your existing practice, this episode provides a wealth of insights and practical tips. Chapter Markers:  00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association podcast 00:02:31 - Welcome Carla Bickerstaff and Jenny Lane 00:14:38 - Advantages of Pool vs. Open Water Swimming 00:21:31 - Variations in Swimming Techniques: Competitive vs. Recreational 00:22:34 - Common Mistakes Leading to Shoulder Injuries in Swimmers 00:24:14 - Challenges of Assessing Swimmers’ Techniques 00:27:21 - Importance of Video Analysis in Swimming Evaluation 00:27:36 - The Importance of Feedback 00:30:25 - Unique Challenges of Working with Swimmers 00:32:11 - Transferable Skills from Paralympic to Able-bodied Athletes 00:38:51 - The Value of Asking Questions 00:43:39 - Swimming for Shoulder Recovery: To Follow GP Advice or Not? 00:45:45 - Tips for Therapists Interested in Working with Swimmers 00:50:42 - Building Relationships with Coaches and Clubs Useful Links Carla Bickerstaffe on Facebook Carla Bickerstaffe on Instagram: sportsmassagebycarla Jenny Lane on Facbook Jenny Lane at Loughborough Clinic Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. 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. Questions? Email: [email protected]