BASRaT students shine at the 2008 London Marathon

"BASRaT students from Middlesex and Salford Universities provided exemplary sports massage therapy and sports rehabilitation to athletes at this year’s London Marathon. The Marathon event started on Wednesday 9th April, at the Excel centre in the Docklands and extended to the race day on Sunday 13 April.

University students, advised athletes on injury prevention, provided much needed sports massage, and ably assisted in ensuring that BASRaT was not only noticed, but commended for an excellent service. The sports massage service was co-ordinated by Earle Abrahamson, senior lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation, ably assisted by Dawn Irwin, lecturer in clinical exercise and physiotherapist, Andy Gall part-time lecturer, Neville Hall, and Rhonda Cohen, DOP for the sport and exercise science programmes. During the 5 days of marathon activities, the university students massaged over 1100 athletes, using over 60 litres of oil and over 500 metres of couch roll. The marathon was grueling for many, as temperatures soared both in and out of the therapy rooms. The Universities received excellent publicity through the provision of sports massage and therapy for the expo and the charity Sense. The director of Sense, praised the students for a job well done.

Many athletes have expressed their sincere appreciation for a service well done. The BASRaT students have been asked to render the same service next year, and have further been approached by sponsors and event organisers to develop an event team, to service major UK and Europe wide events. The expo organizers were so impressed with the high standard and professional conduct of our students, that interest has been expressed in extending the University services to other areas of the expo and race.

Congratulations to all the staff and students, who devoted their time and expertise to ensure that BASRaT shone at this years’ marathon. "

Earle Abrahamson

BASRaT Member wins award at SOM/BIMM Symposium, December 2007

The research was titled "A Systematic Review Into The Evidence Based Practice Of Therapeutic Ultrasound In Treating Soft Tissue Injuries." - is there evidence out there for using ultrasound in this area, and is it being used!
Naomi sent BASRaT some words:

" The area of evidence-based practice was central to my choice of research; I felt that tying this theory into the reality of clinical practice could provide some relevant findings and areas for further research. Electrotherapy and ultrasound had been something I’d encountered during my undergraduate studies and particularly during clinical placement. The findings have shown there is a need for practitioners to consider the evidence they use when making clinical decisions and the role of governing bodies, such as BASRaT to provide its members with relevant and up to date information to facilitate evidence based practice. Now on my development into the medical profession I aim to continue my research in the area of evidence-based practice and hope to facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries. "

You can download Naomi's poster HERE.

Naomi is currently a first year medical student at the Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and works with the National Fire Rescue Service Rugby Union.

Bench Press Article - published, October 2007

" The research involved in the original dissertation was key to my professional development and as a result has made the shoulder an area I specialise in and am very interested in still.

I am currently working with other collegues on an article about hamstring rehab, and contributing a small amount to a rehabilitation book, that Paul Comfort (Middlesex Uni) is working on with lots of others in the field of rehab/physio and strength and conditioning. I am hoping to continue my research into the shoulder and how different resistance exercises can effect or cause injuries. I would also like to pursue a masters, at St. Marys College possibly, in the near future and my UKSCA accreditation when i can afford to dedicate the time to it."

You can download Carly's journal in PDF file format HERE.

Carly is a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and the Founder and Director of Sports Injury Specialist Clinic (SISC).
 

BASRaT Link with Human Kinetics

Members can LOG IN for more info and a list of September 2007 latest releases.

BASRaT & National Athletic Training Association - USA, September 2007

"On behalf of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association of the United States, it is a privilege to congratulate BASRaT for the work being done to provide the best possible healthcare to the active population of the United Kingdom. Both NATA and BASRaT share the desire to regulate the practice of athletic training and Sport Rehabilitation at the highest level possible, ensuring that our patients receive outstanding care. Incumbent in this is that our educational standards are high and are equivalent to a legitimate and challenging degree.
It was an honor to meet and visit with Mr. Steve Aspinall and Ms. Leslie Haig this past summer at our Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. Mr. Aspinall and Ms. Haig represented you in the highest possible way and impressed us with their professionalism and desire to improve the preparation, credentialing, and practice of athletic therapy in the UK. Since we share common goals and, frankly, in many ways, challenges, we should work together. By working in concert internationally, I believe patients around the globe will benefit from a higher level of care and support making participation as safe and rewarding as possible, whether their competition is in a formalized club or recreational team.

Congratulations to BASRaT and all the members who are working toward common goals, knowing that the road will be long and full of frustrations. By working together, however, whether in the United Kingdom or the United States, we can rest assured that our goals will be achieved regardless of the struggles of the journeys. I remain committed to your leaders and you and stand ready to support you in every way possible!"

Yours in athletic training and therapy,

Chuck Kimmel, President
National Athletic Trainers’ Association

WOMEN’S LIVERPOOL 10K RUN May 2007

The Sports Rehab students worked alongside graduate Sports Rehabilitators and Physiotherapists who were all affiliated to BASRaT.

They provided Pre and Post sports massage to run participants and were eager to learn and develop their skills, they definitely put into practice what they had learnt. They gave advice and answered queries from the runners relating to the benefits of pre and post event care, with emphasis to how best they can prevent further injuries and prepare for future events.

Our participation in the event was a great success, we provided pre and post sports massage to over one hundred runners! Plus had on hand expertise for all acute and overuse injuries. Many thanks, to the enthusiasm and professionalism shown by the team from Salford University‘s Sports Rehabilitator students.

Kind Regards

Miss Amanda Li Bsc (Hons) GSR
Clinical Director
www.aclrehabandinjuries.com

BASRaT at ACSM Conference - New Orleans, USA - May 2007

“The opportunity to meet with a number of representatives from other health professions worldwide not only adds to our (BASRaT) aims to forge working relationships with other governing bodies but benefit from the experiences of others (Governing Bodies) in our quest for state registration”

The presence of BASRaT members and committee members at such a prestigious international conference shows we are abreast of the current climate in health professionals on the world stage.

This is to be followed by Steve Aspinall (Chair) and Lesley Haig (Training & Education) attending the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) conference in Anaheim , California next week !

Tom Bennett MSc (Sports Med) GSR

Tom Bennett is both a Lecturer on the undergraduate and postgraduate Sports Rehabilitation Degree Courses at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham and a practicing rehabilitation therapist with experience in a number of athletic fields. He received his master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of Nottingham.

BASRaT AGM Links with sportEX conference - 14th - 16th September 2007

In conjunction with sportEX and in association with the Sports Massage Association, BASRaT is pleased to be holding their Annual General Meeting within the sportEX 'Sports Massage and Sports Injury Rehabilitation' conference at the University of Bedfordshire in September this year.

A fully international line-up of over 15 highly regarded therapists will both be speaking and taking practical workshops.

Click this link to find out more - Conference Flyer!

NB: The BASRaT AGM is on Saturday 15th of September at 5:30pm.

London Marathon:: 18th - 22nd April 2007

"Students studying sports rehabilitation, sport and exercise science, as well as collaborative foundation degrees through Barnet College, provided exemplary sports massage therapy and sports rehabilitation to athletes at this years London Marathon. The Marathon event started on Wednesday 18th April, at the Excel centre in the Docklands and extended to the race day on Sunday 22 April.

Middlesex's Sports Rehab degree is BASRaT  accredited and the event was used as an opportunity to market BASRaT and inform the public of the role and responsibility of the sports rehabilitator and the growing profession.

University students, advised athletes on injury prevention, provided much needed sports massage, and ably assisted in ensuring that Middlesex University was not only noticed, but commended for an excellent service as the sole University represented at the pre-Marathon Expo. The sports massage service was co-ordinated by Earle Abrahamson, senior lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation, ably assisted by Marc Holl, part-time lecturer and physiotherapist, Andy Gall part-time lecturer, and Rhonda Cohen, assistant course leader for the sport and exercise science programmes.

During the 5 days of marathon activities, the university students massaged over 1000 athletes, using 60 litres of oil and over 500 metres of couch roll. The marathon was gruelling for many, as temperatures soared both in and out of the therapy rooms. Middlesex University and BASRaT received excellent publicity through the provision of sports massage to 2 charities, namely Sense and Bliss. Both these charities have written to the University to commend the students and co-ordinators on a highly successful day. Many athletes have expressed their sincere appreciation for a service well done. The university has been asked to render the same service next year, and have further been approached by sponsors and event organisers to develop an event team, to service major UK and Europe wide events.

Congratulations to all the staff and students, who devoted their time and expertise to ensure that Sport Rehabilitation was well promoted and that Middlesex University rubbed athletes up the right way "

Earle Abrahamson
More Photos here from Earle in a PDF document. CLICK HERE ! (1MB)