Dr Rutger de Zoete

Dr Rutger de Zoete
 Position Senior Lecturer
 Org Unit Physiotherapy
 Email rutger.dezoete@adelaide.edu.au
 Telephone +61 8 8313 3034
 Location Floor/Room 4 ,  Engineering & Maths Sciences ,   North Terrace

  • 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 University of Adelaide 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.

  • 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.

     

  • Awards & Achievements

    Dr de Zoete has received over $1,6M in research funding.

    2023        Travel Grant, School of Allied Health Science and Practice, The University of Adelaide

    2023        Early-Career/Mid-Career Small Grant, School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide.

    2023        Research Development Grant, School of Allied Health Science and Practice, The University of Adelaide

    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 University of Adelaide

    2021        Faculty Publication Excellence Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide

    2021        Faculty Infrastructure Funding Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide

    2021        Early Career Outstanding Presentation Award, World Congress Physiotherapy, April 2021 (online)

    2021        Emerging Leaders Development Award, Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide

    2021        RTP International Postgraduate Scholarship, PhD candidate Kenneth Chen, The University of Adelaide

    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

  • Publications

     

  • Professional Associations

    • Australian Physiotherapy Association
    • Australian Pain Society

     

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Entry last updated: Saturday, 24 Feb 2024

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