Diksha Bains
Auckland
Summary
New Zealand Registered Physiotherapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) and over 5 years of international clinical experience across hospital and private practice settings. Experienced in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, and post-operative conditions using evidence-based practice. Former Head of Department with proven leadership in clinical service delivery, team management, staff mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in manual therapy, exercise prescription, patient education, and rehabilitation planning to optimise functional outcomes and recovery. Committed to delivering culturally safe, person-centred care, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to high-quality healthcare services across diverse populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physiotherapist (Head)
Fortis Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Achieved high patient satisfaction through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including medical specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals, to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Provided expert physiotherapy assessments and management for women's health issues, including pregnancy-related musculoskeletal disorders and postnatal rehabilitation, resulting in improved patient recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance patient mobility and functional abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and recovery outcomes.
- Mentored junior physiotherapists, providing guidance on clinical techniques and best practices.
- Developed and led workshops on innovative rehabilitation strategies for staff education and skill enhancement.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness, adjusting plans based on patient progress and feedback.
- Enhanced departmental efficiency by streamlining patient evaluation processes and documentation procedures.
- Recognized for outstanding clinical performance and effective leadership within the department, contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Senior Clinical Physiotherapist
Humanix Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Achieved optimal rehabilitation outcomes by conducting comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological assessments that pinpointed patient needs and informed goal setting.
- Delivered personalized treatment plans based on evidence, aligning with specific patient presentations and recovery objectives to facilitate improvements.
- Implemented a variety of physiotherapy methods, including manual therapy and therapeutic exercises, to achieve enhanced recovery and functional outcomes for patients.
- Managed diverse cases involving musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, and post-operative conditions.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress regularly, refining treatment approaches to ensure effective, goal-focused rehabilitation.
- Ensured accuracy in clinical records and reports, adhering to ethical and organizational guidelines for best practices.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide integrated, patient-centered care and streamline discharge processes.
- Empowered patients and families with knowledge on injury prevention and self-management strategies to support long-term health and wellness.
Clinical Physiotherapist
Anodyne Spine and Fitlife Clinic
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Patient assessment and diagnosis.
- Exercise prescription.
- Delivered physiotherapy interventions for neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.
- Applied manual therapy techniques and individualized care plans.
- Maintained and evaluated patient progress records.
Education
Master of Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal
MMU
India01-2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - undefined
SBSPGI
Dehradun, India01-2019
Skills
Musculoskeletal Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Practice
Orthopaedic and Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilisation
Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation
Pain Management
Dry Needling
Neurological Rehabilitation
Patient Education and Self-Management
Clinical Documentation and Report Writing
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical Leadership and Staff Mentoring
Cultural Safety and Person-Centred Care
Certification
- Reflex Release Technique – SGT University, Gurugram (2023).
- Dry Needling – Anodyne Clinic, New Delhi (2019).
- Myofascial Decompression (Cupping Therapy) – Nov 2019.
- Manual Therapy – SBSPGI, Dehradun (2016).
- Neurodevelopment Therapy & Sensory Integration – Mar 2017.
- National Symposium on Research in Health Care – Jan 2016.
Publications
- Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Joint Manipulation on Pulmonary Functions, Mobility, Disease Exacerbations, and Health-Related QOL in COPD Patients: A Quasi experimental Study. (July 2022)
- Effect of Joint manipulation and MET in patients with COPD. (September 2021)
- Letter to Editor ‘Effect of moving cupping therapy on hip and knee range of movement knee flexion power: a preliminary investigation. (October 2020)
Timeline
Senior Physiotherapist (Head)
Fortis Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Clinical Physiotherapist
Humanix Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre
08.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Physiotherapist
Anodyne Spine and Fitlife Clinic
02.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - undefined
SBSPGI
Master of Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal
MMU