Dr Rutger de Zoete
| Position | Senior Lecturer |
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| Org Unit | Physiotherapy |
| rutger.dezoete@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Telephone | 831 33034 |
| Location |
Floor/Room
4
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Engineering & Maths Sciences
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North Terrace
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Biography/ Background
Dr Rutger de Zoete is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Physiotherapy within the School of Allied Health Science and Practice. He joined The 成人大片 in 2020 after having completed his postdoctoral research fellowship at The University of Queensland, Australia. Rutger has a background in Physiotherapy (BSc) and Human Movement Sciences (MSc), and holds a PhD (Physiotherapy) from The University of Newcastle, Australia. He has a clinical background and his passion for university teaching and research stems from his work as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist.
Rutger’s research focuses on investigating mechanisms underlying chronic neck pain. With his clinical background and advanced neuroscience knowledge and laboratory skills, he investigates the immunological and neurological mechanisms of neck pain. He aims to improve conservative management options for those with chronic neck pain, and is particularly interested in the role of physiotherapy. Rutger’s research has been published in leading physiotherapy, medical, and rehabilitation journals, demonstrating the clinical relevance of his work. He has established a strong collaborative network with Australian and global pain researchers, emphasising the importance of interdisciplinary work in this field.
Dr de Zoete is available as supervisor for PhD students.
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Physiotherapy), The University of Newcastle, Australia
Thesis title: Cervical spine sensorimotor control in individuals with chronic idiopathic neck pain.
- Master of Science (Human Movement Sciences), VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Thesis title: Focus on the ball: an in-situ visual attention training study in tennis.
- Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, the Netherlands
Thesis title: Glenohumeral range of motion and shoulder injuries in overhead athletes.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Physiotherapy), The University of Newcastle, Australia
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Awards & Achievements
Dr de Zoete has received over $1,6M in research funding.
2023 Travel Grant, School of Allied Health Science and Practice, The 成人大片
2023 Early-Career/Mid-Career Small Grant, School of Psychology, The 成人大片.
2023 Research Development Grant, School of Allied Health Science and Practice, The 成人大片
2022 Medical Research Future Fund, Clinical Trials Activity, Chief Investigator – NHMRC
2022 PhD candidate Kexun Chen (Principal Supervisor) – Northern Communities Health Prize, Florey Conference
2022 PhD candidate Cameron Dickson (Co-Supervisor) – Best Poster Presentation Allied Health, Florey Conference
2022 Faculty Infrastructure Funding Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The 成人大片
2021 Faculty Publication Excellence Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The 成人大片
2021 Faculty Infrastructure Funding Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The 成人大片
2021 Early Career Outstanding Presentation Award, World Congress Physiotherapy, April 2021 (online)
2021 Emerging Leaders Development Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The 成人大片
2021 RTP International Postgraduate Scholarship, PhD candidate Kenneth Chen, The 成人大片
2019 Collaboration Seeding Grant, Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland
2019 Valedictorian speech, PhD Graduation, The University of Newcastle
2017 Travel Grant, The University of Newcastle Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research
2017 Recognition of outstanding teaching performance, Head of School, Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle
2016 Travel Grant, The University of Newcastle Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research
2016 Felicity and Michael Thomson Top-Up Scholarship, Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
2015 Equipment Grant, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle. CI: A/Prof Snodgrass
2015 Equipment Grant, School of Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle. CI: A/Prof Snodgrass
2015 International Postgraduate Research Scholarship & Research Scholarship Central, The University of Newcastle
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Publications
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Professional Associations
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Australian Pain Society
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Entry last updated: Saturday, 24 Feb 2024
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