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Tomas Galdames Yara

Cambridge,New Zealand

Summary

Highly motivated and reliable physiotherapist with a deep passion for movement and a strong commitment to improve performance. Possessing 13 years of experience, specializing in prevention, injury management, and monitoring. Dedicated to provide personalized care and evidence-based techniques, with good rapport and communication. Strives to help individuals achieve their highest physical well-being.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

Waikato Rugby Union
01.2022 - Current
  • NPC Physiotherapist (Assistant)
  • Academy Lead Physiotherapist
  • RTP Physiotherapist
  • FPC Lead Physiotherapist (2020)

Senior Physiotherapist

Vigour Physiotherapy
01.2020 - Current
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
  • Lead Physiotherapist at Hautapu Rugby Club
  • Junior Physiotherapists Mentoring

Physiotherapist

Hong Kong China Rugby Union
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Physiotherapist for the South American tour 2024

Physiotherapist

Performance Plus Physio
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
  • Lead Physiotherapist at St Paul's First XV

Physiotherapist

CHILE Rugby Union
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • National Team, U20's, Sevens
  • Americas Rugby Championship (2016-2017)
  • U20 World Rugby Trophy (2017)
  • Sevens circuits

Physiotherapist

MEDS Clinic, Chile
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Shoulder, Knee and Ankle Clinical Team
  • Clinical Educator in partnership with Finis Terrae University

Physiotherapist

Club Deportivo Universidad Catolica
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Physiotherapist at the Medical Hub for the club's disciplines

Education

Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy -

NZMPA, AUT
09.2024

Diploma in Shoulder Rehabilitation -

Los Andes University
01.2016

Certificate in Advance Sports Rehabilitation -

Manual Concepts/ Curtin University
01.2014

Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy -

Manual Concepts/ Curtin University
01.2014

Bachelor's Degree -

Finis Terrae University
01.2012

Skills

  • Therapeutic exercise prescription
  • Manual Therapy
  • Clinical reasoning
  • ICIR Level 2
  • Dry Needling
  • Fascia Manipulation Stecco Level 1
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Injury Prevention
  • Bilingual in Spanish & English

References

  • Teresa Te Tamaki, Physiotherapist, Chiefs Rugby Club, 0211578723, teresa@lifestylephysio.co.nz
  • Rhys Bayliss, Director of Rugby, Waikato Rugby, 02108566916, rhysb@mooloo.co.nz
  • Tim Hurst, Director of Rugby, Canterbury Rugby Union, 0272261580, tim.hurst@crfu.co.nz
  • Andrew Douglas, Director of Rugby, Hong Kong China Rugby Union, +85254995716, andrew.douglas@hkrugby.com

Timeline

Physiotherapist

Hong Kong China Rugby Union
07.2024 - 07.2024

Physiotherapist

Waikato Rugby Union
01.2022 - Current

Senior Physiotherapist

Vigour Physiotherapy
01.2020 - Current

Physiotherapist

Performance Plus Physio
01.2019 - 12.2020

Physiotherapist

CHILE Rugby Union
01.2016 - 12.2018

Physiotherapist

MEDS Clinic, Chile
01.2015 - 12.2018

Physiotherapist

Club Deportivo Universidad Catolica
01.2012 - 12.2014

Certificate in Advance Sports Rehabilitation -

Manual Concepts/ Curtin University

Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy -

Manual Concepts/ Curtin University

Bachelor's Degree -

Finis Terrae University

Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy -

NZMPA, AUT

Diploma in Shoulder Rehabilitation -

Los Andes University
Tomas Galdames Yara