Get to Know Our Newest Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor — Rupinder!
What inspired you to become a physiotherapist/Pilates instructor?
As cliche as this sounds, when I was playing elite level Netball and Tennis I had some nasty injuries which I went to the physio for and they helped me get back to my level of sport with confidence and strength and I was just in awe of the profession and how they could help me,so I then decided to train as a physio once I was done with competitive level sports which took up so much of my time.
What’s one myth about physiotherapy or Pilates you’d like to bust?
I would totally like to bust the myth that people have that exercise makes an injury worse, which is totally incorrect as there just needs to be modification and movement truly is medicine.
What does your own daily wellness routine look like?
I like to prioritize having an active lifestyle and take the time to make my meals from scratch using whole ingredients as much as possible. I find it is calming, enjoyable and therapeutic for me. I also like to prioritize 30-60 minutes of either strength training, running or high intensity workouts 5-7 days a week. Lastly I enjoy getting outside everyday and if I can exercise outdoors it is a win for me!
Coffee or tea? Early bird or night owl?
Definitely coffee, but leaning more towards tea these days and definitely an early bird!
What types of injuries or clients do you specialize in helping?
I specialize in acute and chronic sporting injuries e.g. tendinitis, post op ACL or Meniscal injuries. I also have worked with lots of post op orthopaedic patients to regain function and movement.
How do physiotherapy and Pilates complement each other?
They are so good together, while physiotherapy helps to regain movement after an injury or lack of movement, pilates can help to regain strength and neuromuscular control in that region injured or inhibited due to lack of movement. It can also help being a safe and effective way to regain strength and control in a non-weightbearing position which helps to activate muscles because it would not induce weight related pain.
How do you approach patient care differently than most?
My approach to patient care is to firstly listen and understand the issue the patient is having and then tailoring a simple step by step treatment programme which doesn't overwhelm the patient but also enables the patient to gain control of their injury on their own terms while I support their recovery.
