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Ellie Travis-Carr MSc BSc MSST FHEA

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University lecturer & Sports Therapist 🎓
American football injury, rehab and S&C 🏈
GB medical team 🇬🇧

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What a great day at the @bafcaofficial conference! 🏈I had the pleasure of discussing my research with the coaching community and had plenty of thought provoking conversations! It was a huge bonus to get to catch up with old friends and meet new coaches working in the sport 🏈 #WinningSafely #bafca by @gridiron.strong

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Photos from the last couple of weeks 📸• doing my best Andy Serkis impression for a pilot study • re-assessment period • a sunny Sunday watching football • showcasing sports trauma management at our open day • home-grown food first approach • delivery of sports trauma qualification • participation in a study on hip health#lifeofanacademic by @gridiron.strong

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Grateful to have been invited to speak at the Evolve Conference in Carlow 🇮🇪I shared my research, “Safe on Paper, Risky in Practice: The Reality of Player Welfare in British American Football,” and was truly inspired by the incredible speakers and thought‑provoking discussions across the two days. 🗣️A brilliant event that shows just how much passion and progress is happening in this space 👏🏼Now back to the desk to work on a couple of manuscripts 🤓@evolve_setu #sportscienceresearch #sportscienceconference by @gridiron.strong

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📣 Calling all Sports Therapists, Physiotherapists & Rehabilitators!Join the LBU American Football Team as their lead therapist while earning a fees funded MRes at Leeds Beckett University! 🏈🎓✅ Hands-on experience in elite sport✅ Conduct pioneering research✅ Mentor future therapists📅 Apply by 3rd July 2026📧 Ashley.D.Jones@leedsbeckett.ac.uk#SportsTherapy #AmericanFootballUK #LeedsBeckett #MResOpportunity #BUCS by @gridiron.strong

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2 months ago

A collection of photos from the last couple of months 📸• exam period• GBWF training camp• Chelsea FC• down time• trauma education Appreciate the diversity of my job 👌🏼 by @gridiron.strong

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2 months ago

New publication 🚨Findings from one of our LBU projects are now published in the International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching: “Whole, half and peak characteristics of women’s international flag football match-play during the 2024 World Championships.”This is the first study to quantify elite women’s flag football match demands, supporting evidence-based training and performance design at a pivotal time ahead of the sport’s growth and Olympic inclusion.Find the link to the article in the bio above 👆🏼 #FlagFootball #SportsScience #WomensSport #Research by @gridiron.strong

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Throwback to last summer in Chengdu with the dream team 🐼 Doing our best to stay cool on the sideline so we’d be ready to spring into action when needed 🥵🧊📸 by @roryonthewhistle (I think) by @gridiron.strong

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As a coach, you shape both player performance and mindset 🧠 Our latest research shows safety must be driven by culture, not just equipment - knowledge alone isn’t enough without the right environment.Your influence makes the difference: prioritise technique, support injury reporting & challenge the idea that toughness means taking risks ❌The safest teams aren’t those with the best equipment, but those with the best habits and strongest cultures of care. Make safety part of performance ❗️Find our latest research in the bio link above 👆🏼 #britishamericanfootball #safesport by @gridiron.strong

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2 months ago

All systems go 🇬🇧🏈📍@bafaflag 📸 @visualsbyoch by @gridiron.strong

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3 months ago

What a night! Watched my two old teams go head to head 🏈 and caught up with friends 🥰 Congratulations @durhamsaints on the win! by @gridiron.strong

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6 months ago

Playing around with VR during our medical tutor training this week - very exciting! 🕹️#virtualsportstrauma by @gridiron.strong

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6 months ago

🏈 How Safe Is Your Lid? 🧠Your helmet might look tough, but is it really protecting you?📊 New research in British American Football shows:✅ 100% of players know helmets should fit snugly❌ 0% have never sent their helmet for reconditioning😬 19% admit their equipment lets them play while injured⚠️ 31% feel fearless in full kit—even if it means risking injuryKey takeaway:Knowledge ≠ safety. Trusting your gear isn’t enough if it’s old, altered, or unchecked.👉 Do your part:✔ Check your lid✔ Know your fit✔ Respect the risks#BritishAmericanFootball #PlayerSafety #HelmetCheck #NFL #BAFA #BUCSFootball #ConcussionAwareness #ProtectThePlayer by @gridiron.strong

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