The UKSI Insider

S3 Ep6: Physiotherapy in Paralympic Sport

In the final episode of series three, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are back to explore Physiotherapy with Dawn Ibrahim, Athlete Health Lead and Physiotherapy Lead at the UKSI, and Gemma Jefferson, Athlete Health Lead at the UKSI. They discuss the different considerations when working with a Paralympian, finding solutions, and what to pack when working at a Paralympic Games.

S3 Ep5: Life After Paralympic Sport

In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Emily Hunton, Performance Lifestyle Paralympic Lead and Futures Coach at the UKSI. They discuss the importance of having interests and passions outside of sport, the support available, the challenges faced, and more!

S3 Ep4: Endometriosis

In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw, who discusses living with Endometriosis. Charlotte has been on a long journey with her symptoms and diagnosis, which she shares in this episode to help increase awareness. Please visit Endometriosis UK for more information. You can also listen to series two of the UKSI Insider, which focuses on everything to do with Female Athlete Health and Performance.

S3 Ep3: Mental Health in Paralympic Sport

In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers are joined by Amanda Gatherer, Mental Health Lead for ParalympicsGB, and Sam Cumming, Head of Mental Health at the UKSI. They discuss the mental health challenges athletes could face during a Paralympic cycle, the support available, stereotypes, and more!

S3 Ep2: Innovation in Paralympic Sport

In this episode, Paralympian Ollie Hynd and Olympian Goldie Sayers explore two innovative UKSI projects that are impacting Paralympic sports and athletes. Alison Macpherson and Rebecca Shanahan, Performance Innovation Consultants at the UKSI, discuss ProsthetiCare, which was set to support athletes who wear prosthetics. The second part of the episode is spent with Stephen Cooper, Strength & Conditioning Coach at the UKSI, who shares insight into his work in the Cerebral Palsy space.