Speakers

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Mike James

Mike is an experienced physiotherapist, educator, and speaker with a multidisciplinary background primarily spent in the military and elite sport. A former Military Physical Training Instructor and rehabilitation specialist, Mike holds master’s degrees in both Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine, alongside undergraduate degrees in Sports Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, and Sports Science. Widely known in the therapy and sports medicine communities as The Endurance Physio, Mike is a highly regarded contributor to national publications and a regular speaker at leading conferences, professional events, and academic institutions. He also designs and delivers specialist workshops and CPD courses for clinicians, coaches and athletes across the UK and internationally. Mike has successfully supported athletes and therapists working from grassroots to World class for over 25 years, including multiple national, international and world level athletes in triathlon, swimming, cycling and running. Mike is also a 19-time Ironman finisher, former Great Britain Age Group athlete and has completed double, triple and Deca Ironman challenges. Mike has also swum the English Channel, cycled and ran LEJOG and JOGLE as well as completing over 500 marathons, ultramarathons and competitions worldwide since the 1990’s. Mike’s primary interests lie in athlete monitoring, exercise prescription, and the science of adherence and behaviour change, specifically aiming to help therapists improve their knowledge and skills in delivering truly bespoke plans that patients and athletes find effective and engaging. Passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world practice, he is committed to delivering evidence-informed insights in a way that is both accessible and actionable for therapists, coaches, and athletes alike. He currently lectures full-time on the Physiotherapy programme at the University of South Wales, while also leading a busy clinical practice and coaching business supporting athletes at all levels to optimise rehabilitation outcomes and long-term performance. Mike enjoys teaching his courses globally to therapists, athletes and coaches alike, and has extensive experience in organising and leading training camps worldwide.

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