STA214 ’What Values Make A Professional Therapist?’ with special guest Martin Christensen

In Ep.214 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, entitled 'What Values Make A Professional Therapist?', our special guest is Martin Christensen, a Norwegian physiotherapist best known for his "Friday Physio Confession Podcast". Martin will be will be speaking at Therapy Expo this November, including a a Q&A session in the STA Theatre on Day 2 (Nov 28th) at 3.10pm on this very topic. This will follow on well from Martin's presentation in Theatre C at 13:25, entitled ‘Practical Professionalism: The Paradox of Being Human within a Health Care System’.

Join us as we explore the complexities of professionalism in therapy, the importance of being human, and how to balance professional boundaries with genuine human connection. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with humor, wisdom, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be a professional therapist.

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast
• 00:01:55 - Introducing Martin Christensen
• 00:07:59 - The Journey of Professionalism
• 00:11:46 - Confessions of a Physiotherapist
• 00:16:32 - Understanding Professionalism
• 00:22:19 - The Human Connection
• 00:29:24 - Navigating Boundaries in Therapy
• 00:32:33 - The Role of Communication
• 00:39:34 - Adapting to Modern Professionalism
• 00:48:58 - Conversations About Professional Identity
• 00:56:30 - Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

Useful Links

• LDPhysio Website
• Instagram: @_theldphysio_
• Tiktok: @_theldphysio_
• Pete Wharmby – Neurodiversity Speaker & Writer
• Jo Grace - The Sensory Projects Website

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Questions?
Email: matt@thesta.co.uk