Rohil is an Auckland-trained Physiotherapist with a special interest in the Diagnosis and Treatment of spinal-related pain, as well as knee and shoulder injuries. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, a Sports Medicine Diploma (FIFA) and is a current PhD candidate at AUT University researching diagnostic approaches to the cervical spine.

 

Clinical

Rohil works in a diagnostic and triage role with local spine surgeons at the Auckland Spine Surgery Centre. Here he sees referred patients and develops comprehensive treatment plans for patients with persisting spinal-related pain, alongside a consulting spine surgeon. He also works in a private musculoskeletal clinic in Newmarket (Refine Health Ltd.) where he works alongside podiatrists and rehab physios to provide treatment for all musculoskeletal injuries.

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Teaching

Rohil holds a faculty position at The University of Auckland as a Clinical Academic/Lecturer and serves as a Guest Lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology. Here, he teaches the use and evaluation of musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging for the various postgraduate programs.

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Leadership

Rohil is a past Chairperson of the Auckland Branch of Physiotherapy NZ (2021-2022) and held a committee role for 6 years leading the provision of clinical education and professional development for physiotherapists.

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Research

Rohil's PhD thesis is focussed on improving the early diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy in New Zealand. Further, he is an invited member of 2 International Working Groups addressing research and knowledge gaps for the condition Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (Perioperative Management group and Professional Education group). This is a research leadership initiative run by Myelopathy.org and AO Spine. He has presented his research across Australasia at medical, surgical and physiotherapy conferences.

 

Rohil provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis with a follow up treatment plan focussing on pain management, optimising function and a confident return to pre-injury performance. His treatment may include manual therapy, manipulation, exercise programming and lifestyle advice including workplace set up, posture, sleep and exercises methods.

 

He will be able to discuss any imaging reports or images that you have previously had with relevance to your current condition.