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The Society of Sports Therapists is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our founder, Professor Graham N. Smith. For more than four decades, Graham was a driving force in sports rehabilitation, championing education, professional standards, and the recognition of sports therapists as skilled healthcare practitioners. From his work in elite and Olympic sport to leading The Society for over 30 years, his vision helped shape the profession we are proud to represent today. His legacy lives on in every graduate sports therapist and in the standards he fought tirelessly to uphold. Read the full obituary here. We invite friends, Members and colleagues to leave a comment below to share their memories, condolences, and well wishes to Graham’s family at this difficult time.

A core responsibility of any healthcare profession is the ability to assess and manage patients safely, ethically, and within defined professional boundaries. In fulfilling this responsibility, Graduate Sports Therapists must apply sound clinical reasoning to inform assessment, decision-making, and ongoing care. The Society of Sports Therapists have created an approach to diagnosis within sports therapy, including the concept of a clinically reasoned diagnosis hypothesis. It clarifies the legal and professional framework within which Graduate Sports Therapists practise and outlines the expectations placed upon members in relation to assessment, consent, documentation, and referral. You can read the full position statement here. SST Members are encouraged to login to the membership area to access additional resources.

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