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Nojus Zdanavicius

Nojus Zdanavicius

Southampton,Hampshire

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Basingstoke Town FC Student Sports Therapist

Seanagh McCarthy
Southampton
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Completed a placement with the Basingstoke Town FC Men’s First Team as a Student Sports Therapist, working under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist currently employed at Reading FC Academy.
  • Developed my assessment and clinical reasoning skills through hands-on evaluations of players presenting with various injuries. I was directly involved in managing a rehabilitation programme for a hamstring injury, supporting the athlete from early-stage rehab through to return-to-play.
  • Improved my taping techniques, particularly for ankles and hamstrings, and gained confidence in soft tissue therapy and pitch-side care in a semi-professional football setting. This experience enhanced my ability to respond quickly and appropriately during matchday scenarios.

Volunteer Worker

Solent University
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Provided pre- and post-event soft tissue therapy at a range of endurance events, including marathons, triathlons, duathlons, and road races (5k–10k).
  • Gained experience adapting treatment to individual needs, including managing tightness and fatigue. These events helped develop my confidence in client communication and clinical decision-making.
  • Events supported include:
    Thruxton Duathlon, Winchester Half Marathon, Bournemouth International Triathlon, New Forest Middle Distance Triathlon, London Marathon, Southampton Guildhall Marathon, Winchester 10k, Southampton 10k and Hampshire’s Hilly Hundred.

Student First aider for Eastleigh Scholars

Eastleigh football club
Southampton
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided pitch-side first aid support for the at Eastleigh FC Scholars in a ad hoc basis throughout my first and third year in Solent . This long-term role allowed me to build confidence in real-time injury management and develop a strong understanding of acute injury protocols, on-field communication, and player safety monitoring, while beginning to incorporate my learning on a solo bases.
  • I became proficient in the application of TOTAPS assessments, immediate care strategies, and worked closely with coaching staff to ensure safe return-to-play decisions. The consistency of this placement helped sharpen my situational awareness, professional conduct, and ability to remain calm and responsive in competitive football environments.

Solent Rugby

Solent University
Southampton
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provided pitch-side first aid support for the Solent University Men’s and Women’s Rugby Teams, contributing on an ad hoc basis throughout the academic year.
  • Gained valuable experience in injury response, acute management, and player care in a high-impact sport environment. Supported team preparation and recovery by assisting with warm-ups, cool-downs, and implementing taping techniques for joint stability and injury prevention.
  • This experience helped me build greater confidence in pitch-side decision-making, adapt my approach across different athlete groups, and refine my practical skills in a contact-sport setting.

Beach Fest

Lynsey Northeast
Bournemouth
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Participated in a three-day beach football tournament for children, providing pitch-side support in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. I gained hands-on experience in first aid, massage, and injury management in challenging sandy conditions. I managed a toe injury sustained during a match, where I assessed the mechanism of injury, provided immediate care, and advised on load management for the remainder of the tournament.
  • This event also marked the start of my clinical taping experience, where I began applying ankle and toe taping techniques for both preventative and post-incident support. Working in a dynamic setting significantly improved my confidence in decision-making, communication with young athletes, and ability to stay composed under pressure.

First Aiding in Gothia Cup 2024

Jessica Woodward
Goteborg
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Had the opportunity to work at the Gothia Cup in Sweden – the world’s largest youth football tournament – where I was assigned to support a U13 boys’ team throughout the 7-day competition.
  • Gained valuable experience in first aid delivery both on and off the pitch, ensuring that players' physical needs were met before, during, and after matches.
  • Supported the team with basic injury management, taping, and day-to-day recovery, contributing to the squad’s overall health and readiness across a demanding match schedule.
  • This international experience helped strengthen my confidence, adaptability, and ability to respond independently and professionally in a tournament environment.

Brockenhurst Sports Therapist

Danny Ackland
Brockenhurst , Hampshire
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Over the 2024 summer, I took on an independent Sports Therapist role with Brockenhurst FC, a Step 5 team in the English football league system (Wessex Premier Division).
  • Worked autonomously to provide pitch-side first aid support during matches, responding to acute injuries and ensuring player safety.
  • Delivered pre- and post-match soft tissue therapy and attended training sessions to assess injuries, offer management advice, and assist with player preparation and recovery.
  • Took additional responsibility for monitoring and restocking medical supplies, ensuring readiness for both match days and training.
  • Designed and implemented rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual players to facilitate safe and effective return-to-play outcomes.
  • This role significantly developed my clinical confidence, initiative, and ability to work independently in a semi-professional football environment.

Shadowing Portchester Womens Sports Therapist

Shannon Brooks
Portchester , Hampshire
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Shadowed the Lead Sports Therapist at Portchester Women’s FC, gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a sports therapist in both clinical and pitch-side settings.
  • Observed and assisted in injury assessments, taping techniques, and treatment planning, allowing me to develop a deeper understanding of best practices in athlete care.
  • This experience helped strengthen my observational learning, enhanced my hands-on taping skills, and provided a clearer perspective on the standards and expectations within the sports therapy profession.

Trauma Clinic

Lauren Attree, Solent University
Southampton , Hampshire
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Began working in the 3rd-year university trauma clinic, where I assess and manage a range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries presented by clients.
  • This placement allows me to apply clinical knowledge and previous experience in a supervised setting, enhancing my ability to carry out thorough assessments, deliver appropriate soft tissue therapy, and formulate individualised recovery recommendations.
  • Responsible for guiding clients through rehabilitation advice, treatment planning, and injury education, further developing my clinical reasoning, communication skills, and confidence in autonomous practice.

Scenarios I have contributed in

Solent University
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • During my placement at Basingstoke Town FC, I assisted in the assessment and ongoing rehabilitation of a player with a Grade 2B hamstring strain. Working alongside the Head of Medical, I applied the RTA (Return to Activity) framework, helped progress the player through isometric loading, eccentric strengthening, and pitch-based reconditioning, and improved my clinical reasoning through regular re-evaluation and adaptation of the rehab plan. This experience strengthened my confidence in injury management and built my ability to link subjective findings to evidence-based protocols.
  • While on placement with Portchester Women’s FC, I was involved in managing a concussion incident during a match. Under supervision, I helped complete an immediate SCAT5 assessment, supported the player with sideline care, and contributed to the graduated return-to-play planning. This situation helped sharpen my emergency care skills, reinforced the importance of clear communication under pressure, and increased my awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in female sport.
  • In a previous marathon event, I treated a participant with a history of Achilles rupture. Working collaboratively with a colleague, we used friction massage and deep tissue techniques on the gastrocnemius and tendon to promote circulation, reduce tension, and enhance readiness for the event.
  • At the Bournemouth Beach Fest, I applied ankle taping techniques to a participant following an acute inversion incident. This intervention helped provide immediate structural support and allowed safe participation while also reinforcing my taping skills and clinical decision-making under event pressure.

Education

Undergraduate - Sports and Exercise Therapy

Solent University
Southampton, STH

Skills

  • Tapping Techniques
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Accessory movements Upper and Lower Limbs
  • Muscle/Nerve test Upper and Lower Limbs
  • Special Test Upper and Lower Limbs
  • Spinal Accessory Mobilisation
  • Active, overpressures, passive movements on Upper, Lower, Spinal movements
  • Screening for red flags
  • Coaching small activities
  • High knowledge in sports trauma
  • Sport-Specific training methods
  • High-Energy motivator
  • Exercise prescription
  • Injury prevention education
  • Knowledge of anatomy
  • Soft tissue mobilisation
  • Injury rehabilitation

Certification


  • Completed the Level 3 Emergency Medical First Aid in Football (EMFAF) qualification, which enhanced my understanding of emergency care protocols, injury management, and scene safety in a football environment.
  • Upcoming: Scheduled to undertake the ITMMiF (Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football) course on 10–11 June, to further advance my trauma care capabilities in a sporting context.

Timeline

Basingstoke Town FC Student Sports Therapist

Seanagh McCarthy
09.2024 - 05.2025

Trauma Clinic

Lauren Attree, Solent University
09.2024 - 05.2025

Shadowing Portchester Womens Sports Therapist

Shannon Brooks
08.2024 - 10.2024

First Aiding in Gothia Cup 2024

Jessica Woodward
07.2024 - 07.2024

Brockenhurst Sports Therapist

Danny Ackland
07.2024 - 09.2024

Student First aider for Eastleigh Scholars

Eastleigh football club
11.2023 - 03.2024

Solent Rugby

Solent University
11.2023 - 02.2024

Beach Fest

Lynsey Northeast
07.2023 - 07.2023

Volunteer Worker

Solent University
05.2023 - 04.2025

Scenarios I have contributed in

Solent University
09.2022 - 05.2025

Undergraduate - Sports and Exercise Therapy

Solent University

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