STA201 - ’Move Well: Physical Literacy’ with special guest John Scriven

Welcome to Episode 201 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, the first part of a two episode special on Movement, we delve into the concept of Physical Literacy with John Scriven, founder of MoveWell and a specialist in natural movement and rehabilitation.

John shares his journey from a high-performance sports coach to a movement specialist, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded movement base for athletes and everyday individuals alike. He discusses the limitations of traditional strength and conditioning (S&C) training and introduces the concept of physical literacy, which includes the cognitive, effective, and physical components of movement.

John offers practical insights into making movement training more comprehensive and engaging, ensuring it is not just about strength but also about enhancing overall physical literacy. He also mentions his upcoming comprehensive movement therapy course, which promises to blend theoretical and practical elements for practitioners.

Don't miss this insightful episode that challenges conventional training methods and advocates for a more holistic approach to movement and rehabilitation.

Chapter Markers: 

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to The Sports Therapy Association Podcast
• 00:00:54 - Guest Introduction: John Striven, MoveWell Founder
• 00:02:58 - John’s Background and Journey into Movement Therapy
• 00:14:41 - The Importance of Physical Literacy and Movement Skills
• 00:15:23 - Enhancing Movement Capacity and Resilience
• 00:21:48 - Exploring the Intersection of Physical Literacy and Therapy
• 00:26:21 - Balancing Specialized Training with General Movement Skills
• 00:31:47 - Practical Applications of Physical Literacy in Rehabilitation
• 00:33:30 - Individualized Tendinopathy Approach
• 00:36:45 - Sprint Program Effectiveness
• 00:38:59 - Biodynamic Similarity in Rehab
• 00:44:37 - Importance of Physical Literacy
• 00:47:08 - Movement Skill Development
• 00:54:36 - Evolutionary Mismatch Consequences
• 00:59:09 - Comprehensive Movement Therapy Course
• 01:05:26 - Next Episode Preview

Other episodes in this Movement series:
Ep.202 - "STA202: 'Movement Assessment Technologies' with special guest Stephen King
Join us for the LIVE recording at 9pm (UK) on Tuesday June 18th

Useful Links
• Move Well Website
• Move Well on Facebook
• Move Well on Instagram: @movewelljersey

Want to be ON the STA Podcast?
Are you a STA member wo would like to be ON this podcast? It's a great way to share your knowledge and raise your profile amongst other therapists and clients!  On the first Tuesday of every month, we record an “ASK US ANYTHING” episode with a panel of STA MEMBERS. On Tuesday July 2nd 8pm, the topic will be THERAPY FOR SWIMMERS - If you’re an STA member who works with swimmers and would like to be on the STA Panel, email matt@thesta.co.uk