Monday, 8 August 2016

STUDENT FEEDBACK - GAINING EXPERIENCE AT LOCAL EVENTS



UCLan Sports Therapy Students Feedback On Their Experiences At Event Massage 

Following a busy weekend at the UK Ironman and Preston Strongman events, our Sports Therapy students had a chance to reflect on their experience;

Strongman
 “I found this event to be a great learning experience, as I was able to provide massages for competitors with a unique physique. Throughout the day I thoroughly enjoyed myself and hopefully I can take part in future/ upcoming events”.    

“I enjoyed being able to provide massage at the Preston strongman event as it allowed me to work with different body types and use a range of massage techniques as well as adapting them to each person. It gave me an insight into how massage can change depending on the person and the event they are taking part in. For example, the time in which to do the massage the speed and depth of the massage. By working with the third years they were able to show me techniques I wasn’t too confident on and were able to explain about which were better for different muscle types. The day overall was great as it was a new experience and first massage event”.


Ironman
“The Ironman event in Bolton was a fantastic experience. From the organisers and athletes down to the security personnel everyone was really helpful and great. This was my first event which I covered and I would certainly do it again. The athletes were really wonderful, being really polite and talkative. The massage experience was also good, it was a bit tiring but that was all part of the experience, hopefully with being at more events it's something I’ll get used too. There were athletes from all over the world and that gives you more of an experience. Being a part of the ironman was a privilege. Overall the event was a success and hopefully I can be a part of that again”.

“I would like to say a massive thank you to the organisers for allowing this type of opportunity to be presented to us as students. I found the event had a different type of feeling to it because of the amount of athletes who needed treating. Working with these types of athletes, at such high pace really benefited my timing skills & pushed me physically. The athletes were lovely people which made it so much more enjoyable because they showed an interest in us as people and students. I will be trying to push to do it again next year”

The staff would like to congratulate the students who attended these events, as their professionalism was outstanding throughout the long and tiring weekend!











Tuesday, 26 July 2016

STAFF EXPERIENCE




Just a fraction of the work our lecturing team have been up to over the past few years !....

Here at UCLan, the Sports Therapy teaching team pride themselves on not only the work they do inside the classrooms/lecture theatres, but also their commitments outside the University which enable them to ‘practice what they preach’.
As lecturer-practitioners, the Sports Therapy teaching team believe it is important to be able to work within the academic environment to integrate practical knowledge into theoretical teaching. This encourages knowledge exchange between staff and improves the level of experience the students receive.
So, here are a ‘few’ examples of previous roles held by the current Sports Therapy teaching and management team…


Head of Medicine and Consultant Physiotherapist Bradford City FC

Head of Medicine and Consultant Physiotherapist Huddersfield Giants RLFC

Head of Medicine and Consultant Physiotherapist Bradford Bulls RLFC

Head of Medicine and Consultant Physiotherapist British Police RLFC

Head of Performance and Medicine Bolton Wanderers FC

Head Physiotherapist England Futsal Team

Head Physiotherapist Bolton Wanderers FC

Head Physiotherapist Liverpool FC

Head Physiotherapist Sunderland FC

Head Physiotherapist Brighton FC


Team GB Physio Olympics 2012

Team England Physio CWG 2014 & 2010

Lead physio to GB Wrestling 2008 to present day

Previous lead physio to British Swimming Stockport ITC

GB Disability Swimming Northwest 

GB Waterpolo

GB Cycling Downhill, Cross county, 4 cross World Cup

GB Taekwondo

English Institute of Sport North west

Preston North end School of Excellence

Sedgley Park RUFC
 
Consultant Physiotherapist World Club Challenge RL

Consultant Physiotherapist England Womens Junior Basketball

Consultant Physiotherapist UK Athletics GB Multi-Events Team

Consultant Physiotherapist England U21 Rugby Union

Consultant Physiotherapist Yorkshire U21 Rugby Union

Head Physiotherapist Wharfedale RUFC

Head Physiotherapist Morley RUFC

Head Physiotherapist Bradford Salem RUFC

Physiotherapist to Ellie Koyander GB and Olympic Mogul Skier

Physiotherapist Blackpool Football Club

Physiotherapist Scottish Football Association

Sports Therapist Preston North End Mens

Sports Therapist Preston North End Womens

Sports Therapists/Scientist Chorley FC

Sports Therapists/Scientist Lancaster City FC

Physiotherapist Scottish Institute of Sport (Judo & Badminton)

Sports Therapists/Scientist Kendal Town FC

Physiotherapist Fijian & Oceania Olympic Athletic Team

Sports Therapists Wigan Warriors RLFC

Physiotherapist Thornton-Clevelelys Rugby Union

Head Soft Tissue Therapist St Helens RLFC

Head Sports Therapist Fylde RUFC
Sports Therapist Catalan Dragons RLFC

Sports Therapist Wales U18 Womens Hockey

Sports Therapist Lancashire Mens Hockey

Sports Therapist Yorkshire Counties RFU

Physiotherapist England North Under 20's RFU

Sports Therapist/Physiotherapist Lancashire Senior RFU 

Sports Therapist/Physiotherapist Warrington Wolves academy 

Physiotherapist England Badminton 

Physiotherapist Carlisle United FC 

Physiotherapist Commonwealth Games

Physiotherapist World University Games …

…and as you can imagine, many more. 

Over the years the Sports Therapy teaching team have also volunteered for various teams/events/charities both UK and overseas. Examples of these are; London Olympic Medical Volunteers, Headley Court Rehabilitation Centre, UK Ironman, Great North Run, London Marathon, Cross Bay Challenge - and once again, the list goes on! 


And that’s without mentioning the amount of exciting research taking place within the UCLanPaST division…! 


Meet the Team - Karen May (Divisional Lead), David Rhodes (Course Lead), Mark leather, Andrew Cunningham, Erin Morehead, Jill Alexander-Riley, Verity Scholes, Lisa Hartley-Woodrow, Paul Ashworth and Greg Littler.