“I’m thrilled to be recognised for this award; it’s the cherry on top of my studies and the enriching experiences I’ve gained. Through those experiences and challenging situations, I’ve developed values and skills I now utilise every day in my graduate Sport Rehabilitator role in a private clinic.” Lauren Sturgess, Sport Rehabiliator.

Lauren was the General Secretary for the UoN Sign Language Society in the second year of her degree, organising a “Medical Signs Masterclass” open to all healthcare courses at Nottingham. The event provided both a CPD opportunity and a chance to spread Deaf awareness, educating Sport Rehab students and healthcare students across Nottingham with the crucial knock-on effect of creating a better, barrier-reduced future for the Deaf community.

“During my time at University, I embodied a “say yes” approach and volunteered at sporting events including the British Transplant Games 2024 and Touch Rugby World Cup 2024. Being part of MDTs taught me valuable skills and approaches. Putting myself out there as a Sport Rehabilitator has made me the practitioner I am today. With each experience and placement, I have grown in confidence and ability to adapt to individual needs.”

As the University of Nottingham Sport Rehabilitation course representative for all 3 years, Lauren was often the only student representative in faculty meetings. The role was challenging but Lauren became a trusted voice with her peers to help resolve problems and feedback actions of the University.  Lauren played a vital role in helping roll out the new course and gathering feedback on the new modules to make immediate beneficial changes and provide future suggestions to improve the course quality.

Lauren is now working as a Sport Rehabilitator within a private clinic after graduating with a first-Class Honours degree from the University of Nottingham.

Roll forwards to October 2025 and the WFATT World Congress in Dublin; �Թ��ֳ� is now one of the International Arrangement partners and a globally recognised accreditation body, regulator and professional association for Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy.  Events like the 2025 World Congress have always been invaluable opportunities to work together, share experiences and expertise and develop our professions that not only benefits our members, but also the patients and systems we all work with.

This latest congress is a reminder of how far we have all come, we had leaders and members from across world and although there are only currently four IA partners, we expect that number to increase significantly over the next couple of decades and the current partners will be supporting aspirant professions wherever they can. This congress also represented a collaborative renewal and revision of the WFATT global strategy during the Leadership Summit, with a clear focus on supporting the development and recognition of our worldwide profession. All the previous WFATT Presidents have done excellent work laying the foundations for this, with Dr Brian Zeller now stepping down after a busy and very positive term and Dr Matthew Kutz will now be taking up the mantle as WFATT President and we look forward to working with him to continue to advance our profession, wherever you are in the world.

For this Congress, �Թ��ֳ� also organised and coordinated the Woman in Sport and Healthcare project. There were excellent presentations from the IA organisations, with Eve Ralph from Her Game Too representing �Թ��ֳ� and the UK, with a look at the fantastic work they have been doing and what we can all do going forwards to make the environments we work in more inclusive. See  for more details of their work and the �Թ��ֳ� dedicated webpage here.

We are delighted to announce that the next World Congress will be hosted by �Թ��ֳ� at the Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd October, 2027. More details to follow!

Steve Aspinall, Chief Executive of �Թ��ֳ�.

High quality community rehabilitation is fundamental to our nation's health. �Թ��ֳ� supports Sport Rehabilitators to deliver effective, person-centred rehabilitation and work with Alliance partners to assist those who need rehabilitation services.

�Թ��ֳ� registered Sport Rehabilitators will be sharing knowledge in a number of sessions within the conference. Don’t miss the following sessions:

Luke Sewell – Rehab is a team sport: collaboration, communication and culture. 27th Nov. 1.15. MSK HQ.

Julie Hayton – Enhancing performance and recovery: multidisciplinary care in sports and private practice. 27th Nov. 2.15. MSK HQ.

Lindsay Whitaker – Objective marker testing in the rehabilitation of injured military recruits. 27th Nov. 3pm. MSQ HQ.

Gemma Parry & David Hartley – Growth and Maturation in youth sport: from measurement to meaningful practice. 26th Nov. 2.15. MSK HQ. and

We look forward to catching up with you at the MSK HQ, you can find us for a chat at stand TG50. .

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This 2025 edition is a complete rewrite of the previous guidance, reflecting modern healthcare practice, digital record systems, and current legal and regulatory frameworks.

Clinical records are more than administrative documents, they are legal records and professional evidence of competent, safe, and ethical practice. They demonstrate clinical reasoning, informed consent, continuity of care, and adherence to �Թ��ֳ�’s Standards of Ethical Conduct and Behaviour.

Key updates include:

• Updated legal framework incorporating the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Mental Capacity Act 2005

• New guidance on ICO registration, subject access requests, data breaches, deceased persons’ records, and the importance of records in clinical negligence.

• Comprehensive coverage of informed consent, including Gillick competence and capacity considerations

• Detailed sections on digital record systems, cloud storage, and AI-enabled scribing, reflecting advances in clinical technology and information governance

• Refined record standards and retention guidance

The new guidance strengthens public protection and supports registrants in meeting their professional, legal, and ethical obligations through accurate, defensible clinical documentation.

Members can access and download the full document now via the Member Portal in the resources section under “member guidance documents”. Members are welcome to contact the Registrar, Ollie Coburn, with any questions.

�Թ��ֳ� has published new guidance on the Administration of Medical Gases for Sport Rehabilitators.

This document provides clear, practical advice on the lawful and safe use of oxygen and Entonox in sporting and pre-hospital environments. It outlines how medical gases are classified under UK law, the difference between Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), locally developed protocols, and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), and sets out the training and governance standards required for registrants to practise safely.

The guidance also clarifies where professional responsibility lies under each framework and reinforces the importance of appropriate pre-hospital care qualifications and clinical record-keeping.

This new document is available for �Թ��ֳ� members to view and download via the Resources area of the .

The International WFATT awards recognises outstanding contributions to Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training and Therapy. Here is why this award is so deserved:

Michael’s dedication to rehabilitation, injury management, and long-term athletic development has had a profound impact on both athletes and aspiring professionals in the field.

With an approach to injury rehabilitation that is truly holistic, Mike ensures that every stage of an athlete’s recovery is carefully considered—not just in the short term, but with a clear focus on their long-term performance and well-being. By seamlessly integrating principles of strength and conditioning into rehabilitation, he has consistently elevated the standards of care, bridging the gap between recovery and athletic excellence.

Building and maintaining strong connections with organisations, clubs, and professionals has created opportunities for Mike’s students to thrive. His focus has always been on mentorship and development, ensuring that the next generation receive the support they need to excel.

Congratulations Mike.

 As a Sport England partner and with National Lottery funding, the new strategic partnership will reduce inequalities and better support pregnant and postnatal women, with a specific focus on those living with disabilities, facing mental health challenges, or at risk of long-term health conditions.

 The Active Pregnancy Foundation's mission is to support pregnant and postnatal women to be active.​​ Moving safely can reduce the risks of depression, pre-eclampsia & gestational diabetes, so partnering with Sport England means we can support more women than ever. 

�Թ��ֳ� registered Sport Rehabilitators are ideally placed to make a difference.  

High-quality community rehabilitation

�Թ��ֳ� supports Sport Rehabilitators to deliver effective, person-centred rehabilitation and work with Alliance partners to assist those in need.

The new NHS Plan is looking to move hospital care to community care and states: “millions more patients will be treated closer to home with the roll out of Neighbourhood Health Services across the country as part of the 10 Year Health Plan.”

Healthcare professionals delivering person-centred rehabilitation

Sport Rehabilitators help people suffering from MSK pain, injury or illness. They work with people of all ages and all backgrounds to maintain their health and fitness, recover from and prevent injury and reduce pain using exercise, movement and manual based therapeutic interventions.

�Թ��ֳ� and Sport Rehabilitators can aid with this key focus on prevention, as clinicians, Sport Rehabbers focus on treating the patient in front of them and work to inspire patients to make positive lifestyle choices. The new plan references prevention: “This is a positive step towards the healthier future people want. Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition that needs long-term support. Crucially, as the Government now rightly recognises, we must also shift to preventing ill health before it starts.” 

Clinicians in place

Many experienced Sport Rehabilitators work in key roles within the MOD and NHS up to band 7 and make a difference to patients lives - see for yourself

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future

Our clients want to claim insurance costs for Sport Rehabilitation treatment. We are asking that the petition is shared widely to encourage all to sign. Please share and sign!

The petition is aimed at prompting insurance companies into action. We want Sport Rehabilitation to be added to the list of treatments that can be claimed on Private Medical Insurance. Please share this petition as widely as possible. Access 

This is the second part of our campaign aimed at getting recognition. �Թ��ֳ� has been in touch with all PMI organisations, demonstrating the difference that Sport Rehab treatment can make. All PMI’s have received the following leaflets detailing the benefits of Sport Rehab and individual client stories on how they have improved with treatment.

Steve Aspinall, �Թ��ֳ�’s CEO stated “This partnership with the Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) is a valuable and exciting step in working to ensure that players in professional football receive the highest standards of care, now and in the future. �Թ��ֳ� and our registered Sport Rehabbers are committed to improving player welfare, across all age groups and levels of football, and our work with the FMPA will feed into this.”

FMPA CEO, Eamonn Salmon commented: “"A partnership with �Թ��ֳ� is an exciting development for the Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA). Rehabilitation is a key element of player care and as specialists within this field �Թ��ֳ� members are an essential component of the multidisciplinary `Team` within the Professional game. 

Working together means both Associations can share best practice and liaise and communicate along areas of common interest to both parties. I very much look forward to seeing the relationship prosper."

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The British Association for Sport Rehabilitators (�Թ��ֳ�) is the UK regulator for Sport Rehabilitators and an advocate of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. �Թ��ֳ� guides Sport Rehabilitators on all aspects of their role and responsibilities, ensuring public protection, professional competency and continued professional development.

The �Թ��ֳ� register of Sport Rehabilitators has been approved as an  by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. Sport Rehabilitators on �Թ��ֳ�’s register adhere to a strict code of ethics, professional practice and conduct. Sport Rehabilitators have appropriate insurance and First Aid, they manage medical records and refer to other health professionals when appropriate.

FMPA

The Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) is the trading name of the parent company Medicine and Performance association (MPA) and was established in 2010. The FMPA is an association encompassing all practitioners working within the medicine and performance sector within professional football in the top five divisions of the Men`s game in England and Wales, the top two divisions of the Women’s game in England and Wales, the four divisions in the Scottish leagues and all national teams in the UK.

FMPA’s mission statement is to support the practice of medicine, performance and allied professions within professional football. FMPA’s vision statement is to create an environment where all facets of player care and performance are delivered to the very highest standards.

The news piece follows two runners struggling with injuries. Adam explains factors affecting injury and carries out an assessment on each runner. Following the assessment, Adam provides personalised advice on how best to help, highlighting how a Sport Rehabber delivers effective, person-centred rehabilitation. Adam would advise the use of PEACE and LOVE to help aid niggles or pain.

�Թ��ֳ�’s dedicated running guide benefits both beginners and people who are already running. Helping you improve your running - giving you tips to work on your technique and improve your ability. Covering training, distance, intensity, warm up, cool down, writing an effective training plan, technique, strength training and injury - this guide will enable you to start safely, avoid injury and improve your speed and distance. can be found here

This segment appeared on BBCs Morning Live, 3rd February 2025. The full edition can be viewed . The advice on running begins at minute 28.

As the UK regulator and professional association for Sport Rehabilitators, �Թ��ֳ� is working on strategies to aid our Registrants including one on one support alongside devising training and advice materials, creating working groups for peer support and taking international action.

As part of an International Association and working community, �Թ��ֳ� will liaise with WFATT, the international working body, and Associations of WFATT in Ireland, Canada and America and across the globe to devise strategies and support.

�Թ��ֳ� will look to work with other UK governing bodies to support Sport Rehabilitators, Physios and other affected professionals to help address and stamp out sexist and misogynistic behaviour. Sport is a place for everyone.

We are here to support all registrants, if you experience behaviour of this nature, please contact us for support and advice.

Notes

�Թ��ֳ� is the UK regulator and professional association for Sport Rehabilitators. �Թ��ֳ� champions and regulates Sport Rehabilitators, our register of Sport Rehabilitators is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care; the UK's top medical and healthcare oversight body. www.basrat.org

Sport Rehabilitators aid people with musculoskeletal pain, injury or illness. They help people to maintain their health and fitness, recover from and prevent injury and reduce pain using exercise, movement and therapy. 

Our registrants work in a variety of settings, including the Ministry of Defence ERI roles; NHS Musculoskeletal services; amateur and professional sports teams; rehabilitation case management and within private sector clinics and healthcare organisations.

Concussion can happen at any time, to anyone. That’s why FIFA have teamed up with World Health Organization to launch a new global concussion awareness campaign, designed to protect players and help us all to know the signs and symptoms.

Check out the complete campaign toolkit designed to keep your team safe using the link below! Use it, share it, and help protect athletes from concussion

CIMSPA is the chartered professional body for the sport and physical activity sector workforce and �Թ��ֳ� is the professional membership, accreditation and regulatory organisation that represents Sport Rehabilitators in the UK.

At the centre of the partnership is a commitment that the two organisations will collaborate on areas of common interest to ensure that newly developed career pathways and professional standards for sport and physical activity professionals are aligned to the needs of employers, employees and the wider sport and physical activity sector and are complementary to those established in the profession for Sport Rehabilitators.

The two organisations share a goal of creating a more standardised approach to Higher Education (HE) course endorsement, aligned to agreed professional standards, to provide clarity and confidence to the HE sector.

For occupations in the field of Sport Rehabilitation, CIMSPA will recognise �Թ��ֳ�’s undergraduate and postgraduate endorsement, directing members who wish to progress their career to Sports Rehabilitation to �Թ��ֳ� endorsed courses and �Թ��ֳ� registration. CIMSPA will also consult and collaborate with �Թ��ֳ� in its work with the higher education sector, standards and professional recognition.

Speaking about the intended partnership, Colin Huffen, CIMSPA Associate Director – Policy and Professional Services said:

“We’re looking forward to working more closely with Steve and the team at �Թ��ֳ�, who are the only approved regulator of the sports rehabilitation workforce. Both our organisations strive to maintain and develop quality training provision across sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing, and formalising this relationship will help us to continue to support and recognise the brilliant, skilled professionals in our sector.”

Steve Aspinall, Chief Executive of �Թ��ֳ�, also commented:

“Sport Rehabilitation and the Sport and Physical Activity sector are professional areas that provide vital contributions to public health and wellbeing. For commissioners, employers and the public to have confidence in the professionals working in these fields, there needs to be clear and robust quality assurance of educational content, delivery and standards along with appropriate ongoing regulation of the working professional. �Թ��ֳ� and CIMSPA working jointly towards these common goals is an exciting collaboration that will improve standards across the sectors and provide much stronger public confidence in these professional areas.”

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For more information about CIMSPA please visit

Samantha Parsons, �Թ��ֳ� registered Sport Rehabilitator and Director of Arch Health and Fitness in Kew played a key role in supporting GB tennis in Paris. Sam shares her story with us.

“I had the honour of being part of the Great Britain tennis medical team at the Olympic Games, following my experience at the National Tennis Centre and with the Davis Cup Team.”

Preparation for team requirements

"Significant preparation was undertaken by the GB Tennis Team Manager, Iain Bates with the British Olympic Association to anticipate the team's requirements. The BOA offered 3 staff training sessions prior to the games to ensure all medical and administrative staff were adequately prepared, we also engaged with representatives from Physio Lab and Rock Tape to provide exposure to cutting-edge equipment and products whilst also allowing for networking with professionals across a variety of other sporting disciplines.

Together with fellow physiotherapists Shane Annun and Will Herbert, we were adequately prepared regarding tournament format, venues. A facilities app enabled us to manage reservations for massage beds and gym spaces.

 One of the most important parts of our preparation involved ensuring the team had the supplies needed for the duration of the tournament.  Ranging from tape and S&C kit to detailed nutritional supplements in line with each of the players’ requirements, coordinated by the GB Tennis Team nutritionist, Dan Ellis."

Accommodation, cardboard beds and food!

"Adorned in the iconic stripes of adidas, our home away from home was nestled within the athletes’ village where the unlikely cosiness of cardboard beds took us by surprise. We were fortunate to have another Team GB venue 20 minutes away from the village which housed additional facilities for athlete preparation and allowed nearest and dearest to see the athletes.  Thankfully, the culinary experience at the GB lodge was somewhat superior to the offerings at the Olympic Village due to the efforts of the very talented Team GB exclusive chef."

Daily roles and heat management

"Each day consisted of checking the requirements of individual players and coordinating travel, court practice times, warm ups, gym and treatment requests both before, during and after practice and matches.

The days were relatively long depending on what court times we were allocated, but we often left the village at 8.30am and rarely returning before 9pm in the evening with additional treatment in the village beyond that time if required (sometimes until 1.30am).  Despite the early rain, conditions were soon verging on the tropical with temperatures court-side reaching over 34 degrees, an additional aspect to be managed.  With that in mind, it became essential that each player made good use of the ice baths and sleep pods to maximise their individual recovery needs."

Medical Facilities 

"We benefitted from the robust backing of Team GB's medical staff and had swift access to medical services when needed. A poly clinic was located within the village for MRI and advanced medical needs. Our tennis doctor, Guy Evans, and the team at Fortius were also on hand back in the UK if needed.

Whilst results didn’t go as well as was hoped, each of the players performed with extraordinary spirit and certainly relished the Olympic Experience, most notably with Andy Murray concluding his prolific sporting journey.

The experience was both remarkable and rewarding, and thankfully now a family holiday beckons!"

Sam is pictured with GB Tennis stars Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury who have nine Grand Slam doubles titles between them.

�Թ��ֳ� is a member of the Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA).

The alliance comprises more than 60 charities and professional bodies who are all committed to improving commissioning, planning and delivery of rehabilitation. It is in this shared endeavour that we have signed this letter to each of the three political party leaders clearly setting out why it is vital that the next government must prioritise and invest in community rehabilitation services.

The alliance’s priorities are: 

• to gain political commitment to delivering universal access to rehabilitation to meet needs 

• to improve the quality of rehabilitation through new models, better data collection, planning, commissioning and delivery of services. 

It is vital that rehabilitation forms a core part of NHS future planning. The next government must make a commitment to rehabilitation as an equal pillar of health care to medicines and surgery. That’s why we’ve signed this letter as part of the Community Rehabilitation Alliance.

#RightToRehab

Just published by the NHS, the guidance states that GSRs have the skill set and capacity to help meet the needs of people with co-morbidities and complex needs. 

The guidance is designed to be used by providers of pulmonary rehabilitation to expand access to services through developing multidisciplinary pulmonary rehab teams.  describes different groups of exercise professionals and is now published on the FutureNHS page. More information can also be . 

�Թ��ֳ� is developing PR lectures and resources including some respiratory exercise physiology. We will keep you updated on when these become available.

ARMA’s ‘Act Now’; Report on MSK Health Inequalities and Deprivation The Act Now: Musculoskeletal Health Inequalities and Deprivation report from ARMA highlights the impact of social and economic determinants of health on those living with MSK conditions, recognising that people in deprived areas face far greater challenges in managing their MSK conditions and accessing quality MSK services.

The report aims to address the drivers of poor musculoskeletal health acting on people living in deprivation and bring a focus to the part health services across the UK can play to address inequalities.

The report provides practical advice and signposting for health systems, MSK services and practitioners in a position to shift the dial in the right direction and implement innovative strategies to overcome barriers to healthcare access and tackle unequal health outcomes in MSK health.

Key recommendations from the report include:

• Getting closer to and knowing your community better – solutions such as moving services into community spaces make them more accessible to under-served groups from deprived areas.

• Developing shared ownership of services through engagement and co-production.

• Using data to identify, tackle and monitor barriers to access and unequal health outcomes.

• Targeting intensive and tailored supported self-management where need is greatest.

You can read the full report here - 

�Թ��ֳ� recently attended the IOC World Conference on the Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport over in Monaco. �Թ��ֳ� CEO and Chair of the Executive Committee are pictured along with the Presidents of the NATA, CATA, ARTI and WFATT.

In addition to meeting with heads of governing bodies, it was a fantastic opportunity to work with the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy and our International Arrangement partners to continue to develop our professions both locally and globally. Sharing strategies, experience and expertise, we are working together to ensure that Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy and Training are a profession for the future; safe, effective and contemporary.

With more countries interested in joining the International Arrangement, the future for us as a global profession is bright, it will be an exciting couple of decades!    

Calling for an end to the postcode lottery for NHS rehabilitation services that help people recover from the likes of car crashes, cancer or strokes, the campaign wants life-changing NHS rehab services to be made available to everyone in the UK no matter where they live. 

�Թ��ֳ� is a member of the Community Rehab Alliance which supports the campaign alongside over 20 healthcare charities, royal colleges such as the British Geriatric and the Stroke Association.

Stephen Fry stresses how important rehab for all is “I had a very nasty fall from a 6ft high stage onto concrete. The orthopaedic surgeon warned me that people who had fallen from lesser heights had never walked again. I am one of the lucky ones and I am feeling whole and healed thanks to good physiotherapy.

I feel very lucky to be able to walk again which is why I’m supporting this campaign to make rehabilitation services available no matter where you live. Rehabilitation is just as important as medicine and surgery in helping people reclaim their lives after injury, illness or because of long-term conditions. Everyone deserves access to rehabilitation and I back this campaign to have rehab reps in every hospital to ensure everyone gets the right help at the right time.”

View resources and sign the petition here - www.PetitionForRehab.com

Follow the Instagram collaboration with Stephen Fry https://www.instagram.com/righttorehabcampaign