Event and Expedition Support by Christie Rae Physiotherapy
Second Wind provides bespoke physiotherapy and first aid support for endurance, adventure and sporting events, whether it’s an individual or team challenge such as an expedition, multi-day run or ride, or a large-scale race, trail run, or triathlon.
I offer tailored, on-the-ground support to help participants stay moving safely and confidently throughout their event. Drawing on years of field experience, I combine practical physiotherapy expertise with advanced trauma and first aid training to manage injuries and optimise recovery in challenging environments.
I can work independently for smaller events, or as part of a wider medical support team where enhanced medical provision is required, and have extensive experience doing so.
What I Offer…
Comprehensive MSK expertise: Over a decade of musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, from clinical settings to remote endurance environments.
Sports trauma trained: Advanced training in pre-hospital trauma and first aid, ensuring safe and effective care in any setting.
Fully insured and expedition ready: Covering physiotherapy and first aid support for events in the UK and abroad.
Equipment and Set-Up
Mobile treatment checkpoints: Complete with treatment table, gazebo, and essential kit.
Full physiotherapy and first aid equipment: For recovery, taping, soft tissue treatment, and acute injury care.
Support vehicle: A camper van equipped with stove and fridge, ideal for long-distance or multi-day challenges where comfort and recovery count.
Who’s it for…
Ultra and endurance events (run, bike, or multi-sport)
Expeditions
Trail races and triathlons
Team sport tournaments or training camps, pitch side first aid.
Charity events and challenges
Testimonials
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Christie really thrived as the deputy team leader of the medic team at the 2024 Desert ultra! Ive worked with christie before and have seen her strengths as a leader. She is calm and composed under duress, and very good at empowering others. I witnessed that once again this year. She did a wonderful job supporting her team lead, while also advising and supporting others. During one particular situation, I really appreciated her ability to asses and give her opinion in an uplifting manner. She definitely understands the nuance of leading and event like this, and she makes my job as a race director that much easier.
Adam Kimble
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Tony Howarth
I have participated in numerous ultra events worldwide, during which Christie has provided medical support on several occasions. She has treated both my wife and brother-in-law, the latter for a leg injury that could have ended his race. Through Christie’s skill and care, he was not only able to continue but to perform at an even higher level. When my wife experienced overheating and exhaustion, Christie went far beyond routine treatment, ensuring she made a full recovery before safely rejoining the race.
Having competed in many endurance events, I have encountered a wide range of medical teams. However, when Christie is part of the medical support, I have complete confidence that my family and I will receive exceptional, timely, and compassionate care. She is, without question, an exemplar in her profession.