When temperatures rise: how Sports Therapists keep athletes safe and performing
As temperatures rise across the UK and around the world, exercising safely in the heat becomes increasingly important. With the FIFA World Cup taking place in some of the hottest host cities on record, Sports Therapists play a vital role in helping athletes stay safe, hydrated, and performing at their best.
This article explores how Sports Therapists recognise heat-related illness, support recovery, and use evidence-based strategies to protect athletes from grassroots sport through to the world’s biggest stage.
Read the full article here.
World Cup 2026 Resource Hub
Members are encouraged to take advantage of our World Cup 2026 Resource Hub covering all aspects of exertional heat illness, including:
- Match Day & Clinic Checklists
Practical one-page tools to support decision-making and preparation in both pitch-side and clinical environments.
- MEAP Templates (Medical Emergency Action Plans)
Structured templates to support effective planning and response for both freelance/clinic settings and sports/event environments.
- Exertional Heat Illness Questionnaire + Answers
A knowledge-check resource to support learning and reinforce understanding of exertional heat illness.
- Exertional Heat Illness Infographic
A quick-reference visual guide for recognising key signs and symptoms.
- What is a MEAP? (Short Article)
A concise educational overview explaining Medical Emergency Action Plans and their role in sport.
