The Ripple Effect: The Power of Social Connectedness Through Sport 

By Katie Cronin Sitting in a busy coffee shop in the bustling city of Birmingham, I couldn’t help but reflect on the ways in which we connect in this vibrant city.  With its endless hustle and noise, it can still feel isolating despite the constant hum of life around us.  And yet there are moments … Continue reading “The Ripple Effect: The Power of Social Connectedness Through Sport “

My 10-Day Journey with the GAPS Programme: A Student Physiotherapist’s Perspective

By Aaron Nandray (MSc Pre Reg Student) and Katie Cronin Photo credit: Nicola Gotts Photography Ltd. Aaron Nandray right. As a student physiotherapist on placement, my 10-day experience with the GAPS programme was both professionally enriching and personally transformative. The combination of high-level training, community engagement, and camaraderie among athletes and staff created a familial atmosphere … Continue reading “My 10-Day Journey with the GAPS Programme: A Student Physiotherapist’s Perspective”