Marita Marshall: Covid-19, Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean

05/10/21 • 43 min

In this episode, Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Physiotherapy & Optimal PerformanceServices (POPS) Marita Marshall, discusses Covid-19- Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean. The Barbadian shares her thoughts on the role of physiotherapy in athlete development as we look to the safe return of sport in the region. Marita has served as Physiotherapist for Cricket West Indies women’s team and gives advice to athletes, coaches and officials on ways to ensure they can train and compete; as well as injury management and prevention advice as they return to the field of play.
Marita also talks about:

Some of the common injury she sees in professional sport
Precautions physiotherapists have to take now as you look to treat athletes and officials
Things athletes and coaches should be mindful of as they look to resume sport
The role of physiotherapy in the Caribbean
Advice for youngster who wants to become a physiotherapist

Marita also talks about her decision to become an entrepreneur and the impact of covid-19 on her business. She also explained how she has been able to navigate the issues and challenges associated with the pandemic to continue operating and providing service to clients.

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Some of the common injury she sees in professional sport
Precautions physiotherapists have to take now as you look to treat athletes and officials
Things athletes and coaches should be mindful of as they look to resume sport
The role of physiotherapy in the Caribbean
Advice for youngster who wants to become a physiotherapist

You can follow or contact Marita:
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Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

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Fedrick Dacres and Traves Smikle

In this episode, Olympic Discus throwers Fedrick Dares and Traves Smikle discuss their career as professional athletes. The Jamaicans share their plans for the 2021 season and how they overcome struggles to be at the top of the event. Traves and Fedrick talk about their brotherly bond outside of the ring but their fierce competition over the years.

They also speak about:

The role of coach Julian Robinson on their lives
Overcoming injuries over the years
The impact of the annual High School Boys and Girls Athletics championship on their career
Advice for young athlete who wants to become a professional athlete

Both Fedrick and Traves share their top three most memorable moments in their career so far as well as their worst moments as professional throwers.
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Producer's Corner: The State of Football - Club, Regional and International

In the Play of the Day, Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”.

Guest: Machel Turner, Sport Administrator

Football Analyst and Sport Coordinator at the University of Technology, Jamaica

In this episode, Machel, Dalton and Rosheika discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”. They share their views on the recently concluded seasons of top football leagues across the world and the international competitions that will be taking place this summer.

The trio also speaks about:

Chelsea Football Club winning the UEFA Champion’s League
The picks for top performers in the English Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1
Favourites for Euro 2020
Dark Horses for Euro 2020
Copa America and their expectations
The CONCACAF Gold Cup
Jamaica’s chances of doing well in the Concacaf Gold Cup
The Reggae Boyz’ and their push to be a part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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