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24/09/2026

Congratulations to Our Newest SST Fellow - Dr Kate Cady FSST 👏🏼

Fellowship recognises a sustained contribution to the profession, demonstrated through high standards of ethical practice, a strong commitment to continuing professional development, and meaningful engagement in advancing Sports Therapy.

We are proud to recognise Kate's achievement and her ongoing dedication to the profession.

If you are eligible, we encourage you to explore Fellowship and consider submitting your application.

Find out more here: https://thesst.org/fellow-members/

23/09/2026

Our new SST Position Statement is available now 💥

The statement explains what members should look for when choosing practical CPD and their professional responsibilities before introducing a new skill into clinical practice. You can always contact The Society of Sports Therapists for support.

Visit our website to read the full position statement: https://thesst.org/practical-skills-position-statement/

21/09/2026

Wishing a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur to all those observing.

Yom Kippur is a time for reflection, remembrance and renewal. We extend our warmest wishes to our members, colleagues and the wider sports therapy community observing this important day.

17/09/2026

🏆 Introducing the Professor Graham Smith Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sports Therapy

Following yesterday’s AGM, we are delighted to announce the launch of the Professor Graham Smith Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sports Therapy.

The award recognises a current member of The Society of Sports Therapists who has made an exceptional contribution with significant and lasting impact on Sports Therapy, The SST, or the people and communities it serves, including:

🔹 Clinical practice and patient care
🔹 Education and student development
🔹 Research and scholarship
🔹 Leadership and professional influence
🔹 Innovation and service development
🔹 Advocacy and promotion of Sports Therapy
🔹 Professional standards
🔹 Service to The SST or the wider community

The award honours Professor Graham Smith’s legacy and values, recognising those who have made a meaningful difference and helped advance the Sports Therapy profession.

📅 Nominations are now open and close on 1 November 2026.

👉 Find out more and submit a nomination here: https://thesst.org/professor-graham-n-smith-award/

16/09/2026

Have you ever told a patient they have “wear and tear”, “degeneration” or an “unstable” joint?

The words we use to explain injuries and conditions can influence how patients understand their body, how worried they feel and even how confident they are about movement and rehabilitation.

In this month’s SST CPD Series, we look at why language matters and how small changes, such as talking about “normal age-related changes” rather than “wear and tear", can help us communicate accurately without unintentionally creating fear.

It might also make you think about some of the words you use in your own clinical practice.

🔗 For SST Members: https://thesst.org/the-sst-cpd-series/

🔗 For non-members: https://thesst.org/the-language-we-use-matters-public/

15/09/2026

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of SST Education!

We’re bringing together friends, colleagues, graduates and members from across the years to celebrate 30 years of SST education.

Join us for an informal get-together, catch up with familiar faces, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate the people who have been part of the SST journey.

📍 London Met Students’ Union
📆 Friday 16th October 2026
🕧 6.00–8.00pm

We’d love to see you there!

11/09/2026

For World First Aid Day, we’re sharing SST member Sara Gray’s experience of responding to a cardiac arrest while working at a football training ground.

Sara’s story is a powerful reminder of why emergency care is a core competency for Graduate Sports Therapists, and why having an Emergency Action Plan is only the start.

From regular training and practising EAPs, to knowing where your equipment is and understanding everyone’s role, preparation can make a real difference when an emergency happens.

Sara also talks openly about the emotional impact afterwards, the importance of debriefing and reflection, and how professional bodies can support members before and after serious incidents.

Her advice? “Know your equipment. Know your role.”

🔗 Read Sara’s full story: https://thesst.org/news/world-first-aid-day-sara-grays-story/

08/09/2026

Something new is coming to The SST 🤍

At our upcoming AGM, we’ll be introducing something created in honour of Professor Graham N Smith and his lasting contribution to Sports Therapy.

We look forward to sharing more with you at the AGM, with the announcement to follow across our social channels.

03/09/2026

This month, Evidence to Practice takes a closer look at Achilles tendinopathy.

We're exploring key areas relevant to clinical practice, including the differences between midportion and insertional Achilles tendinopathy, differential diagnosis, exercise prescription and loading, and the potential influence of psychological factors on rehabilitation.

The evidence also highlights an important message: there isn’t one exercise programme that will be right for everyone. Effective rehabilitation starts with listening to your patient and completing a thorough assessment that is tailored to the individual, their presentation and their goals.

🔗 Visit our website to read more: https://thesst.org/evidence-to-practice/

We’d also love to hear from our members. Is there a topic you’d like us to explore in a future Evidence to Practice? Let us know in the comments.

01/09/2026

📣 Registration is now open for the SST AGM!

The AGM will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026, and we’re encouraging members to register and have their say.

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ Registration closes: 10 September 2026 at 23:29

Can’t attend the AGM? You can still register and vote by proxy.

🎓 There’s also an opportunity to join our SST webinar: ‘Are special tests really that special?’

Featuring:

• Dr Kate Cady
• Dr Dale Forsdyke
• Dr Kate Williams

To attend the webinar, you must register for the AGM.

👉 Haven’t received your invitation to register? Please check your junk/spam folder.

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