Rory McMahon Christopherson
Academic Staff Member (Physiotherapy)
Contact info
Phone
+647 834 8800 extension 3682
Location
About
I have a musculoskeletal physiotherapy background (private practice). My interests include vocational rehabilitation, clinic-based manual therapy, chronic pain management and injury prevention (especially in a high-performance context).
Awards
Qualifications
- BHSc. (physio), AUT, 2010
- Pg DipHSc. (rehab), AUT, 2016
- MHSc. (hons, rehab), AUT, 2019
Areas of expertise
Industry experience, affiliations, and achievements
Research activity
Select publications
- Christopherson R.M., Fadyl J.K, Lewis G.N. (2020). Return-to-work expectations and workplace supports in New Zealand: injured workers’ perspectives, Disability and Rehabilitation Journal.
What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?
I enjoy playing a part in tackling the challenges and responsibilities that our team takes on in producing contemporary physios.
What do you love about your area?
Tell us about your experience in the industry
I have over a decade of experience as a clinician in the private practice context (both rural and urban) in three different countries (New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom).