Sam Kirby-Smith
Physiotherapy
Cape Town
Sam Kirby-Smith
Physiotherapy
Helping you recover, move better, and get back to what you enjoy.
About
I am a physiotherapist based in Claremont, Cape Town, with a special interest in sports injuries, dance-related conditions, and movement rehabilitation. My focus is on restoring function, reducing pain, and helping patients return to activity with confidence.
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Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy
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Clinical Pilates-qualified Physiotherapist
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Introduction to sports nutrition
My approach is patient-centred and evidence-based, with a focus on identifying the underlying cause of symptoms. Treatment aims not only to relieve pain, but to support long-term improvement in movement, function, and performance.
Lets get you back to doing what you love.
Services
Comprehensive Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, including assessment and evaluation of movement, joint function, strength, and biomechanics.
Individualised Treatment
Treatment is tailored to your assessment and may include hands-on therapy to address joint, soft tissue and movement restrictions, movement correction, strengthening, and pain management.
Rehabilitation Planning
Rehabilitation programmes are tailored to your injury, recovery stage, and individual demands, progressing safely back to activity, work, or sport.
Why Choose SKS Physiotherapy
Experience:
With over nine years of experience, I’ve worked with diverse patients, including active and sporting populations, with exposure to professional sport. I have a special interest in sports injuries while also treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Evidence-Based:
Having completed and published my Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy, I prioritise staying up to date with current research to guide assessment and treatment.
Individualised Care:
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, their goals, and their activity demands. I take into account not only the injury, but the person as a whole to support meaningful, long-term recovery.
Testimonials
"Over the past three years Sam has been my physiotherapist, helping me through my hockey injuries. She has played the biggest role in helping me in the early stages of my rehab for my ACL reconstruction. Sam is a very approachable person, who supported and reassured me through every step of rehab. She always answered my questions and explained my rehab exercises in a way that was easy for me to understand."
"I highly recommend Sam for her exceptional care and expertise in helping me recover from a hamstring injury. From the initial assessment through to full rehabilitation, she provided a structured, evidence-based treatment plan tailored to my needs. Her use of techniques such as dry needling, combined with progressive strengthening and mobility work, made a significant difference in both my recovery time and overall function. Sam was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in my progress, ensuring I returned to activity stronger and more resilient. I would confidently recommend her to anyone dealing with similar injuries."
