Field side support/ services
Field-side Physiotherapy at sports events is crucial and for the health, longevity, safety and performance of the competing athletes.
Birkill Physios have a team of Physios who offer support at any sports events. Field-side Physiotherapy at sports events is crucial and for the health, longevity, safety and performance of the competing athletes. This includes immediate injury assessment to make a call how serious the injury is, on the spot treatments of injuries and return to play decision making on sight. Furthermore, our Physiotherapists offer emergency management as we are first responders; trained in basic and advanced life support. Field side Physio services at sports events further aids in psychological support by reassuring especially amateur or younger athletes by being present to support them. Our team also acts as a communication hub / link between coaches, medical teams and athletes in order to assist in the best decision making going forward.
Our field-side physiotherapists keep athletes at their best by assisting with warm-ups, taping, bracing, and stretching before games to reduce the risk of injury. They provide last-minute support — from equipment adjustments to kinesiology taping — ensuring every player steps onto the field physically ready. More than just preparation, field-side physios play a vital role in managing acute injuries, enhancing safety, and promoting ethical sports participation at every level — from amateur to elite.
Concussion and Head Injury Protocols
Field-side physios are trained to recognize signs of concussion or head trauma.
Their intervention can prevent serious long-term consequences by enforcing rest and medical evaluation.
Having a field- side physio or a team of physiotherapists present is not just a luxury. Its serves as an essential component of safe, professional, and ethical sports practice. The presence of our team can be the difference between a minor injury and a longterm problems.
2024: TOURNAMENTS:
1)Telkom Netball Championships U19.
2)National Championships U15 tournament, Johannesburg, (NSSC)
3) Iqhawe Rugby Week, Johannesburg
4)Soncini Social Cohesion Games, Johannesburg
5) 2024 SA Schools Championships, Pretoria.
2024: OTHER SUPPORT
1)TUKS Netball Training Camp, Port Elizabeth
2) TUKS Rugby Womens 7s Training Camp. 2025:
TOURNAMENTS
1)2025 National School Sports Championships (NSSC) High school Athletics, Bloemfontein
2) 2025 National School Sports Championships (NSSC) Swimming Championships, Bloemfontein
3) 2025 National School Sports Championships (NSSC) Primary School Athletics, Germiston
4)South African Senior Track and Field Championships, Potchefstroom
5)FNB U16 and U18 Girls Rugby Week, Johannesburg.