About Mr. ZHOU RUI

NZCMC Specialist- Sports Medicine
NZCMC Chinese Medicine Practitioner
ACC Registered Acupuncturist
Sports Medicine Specialist (China)
Attending Physician of Chinese Medicine Traumatology (China)
Visiting scholar of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Member of Chinese Sports Medicine in Chinese Medical Association (China)
The 6th generation academic inheritor of "Shi's Traumatology" in Shanghai
The Academic Inheritor of "Zheng's Orthopedics" in Sichuan
Former Sports doctor of China National Softball Team & Jiangsu Softball Team & Sichuan Volleyball team & Sichuan Tennis team

My Story

Mr. Zhou Rui was granted the Specialist of Sports Medicine qualification in 2023 and is registered with the New Zealand Chinese Medicine Council (No. 1631). He is currently the first and only CMC Specialist in this field in New Zealand, specialising in sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems. He has a unique interdisciplinary education background in Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Sports Science. His career focuses on the treatment of various sports injuries such as rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, TFCC injuries, torn meniscus, patellar tendinitis, and Achilles tendinitis, as well as handling challenging musculoskeletal cases such as frozen shoulder, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, and wrist pain. He also assists in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain, post-operative rehabilitation, and pre-operative treatment. Mr. Zhou Rui is currently providing medical services to a large number of elite athletes and organisations in New Zealand, including NZ Tennis, Auckland Tennis, NZ Badminton, Black Dragon, NZ Fencing, and NZ Figure Skating. Mr. Zhou Rui is also a Specialist of Sports Medicine and a member of the Chinese Sports Medicine Branch of the Chinese Medical Association in China. He holds a valid licence as a Sports Medicine Specialist and Attending Physician in China. He previously worked at Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, the only designated Chinese medicine hospital for national team athletes appointed by the Chinese Olympic Committee. He has extensive experience in the treatment and prevention of injuries for a large number of professional athletes and amateur players. From 2012 to 2019, he served as a medical officer for the China National Softball Team, Sichuan Provincial Tennis Team, Sichuan Provincial Volleyball Team, Jiangsu Provincial Softball Team, and others. On a personal note, Mr. Zhou Rui has a strong passion for sports that extends beyond the realm of medicine. He holds a certification from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) in the United States, reflecting his dedication to the science of sports and injury prevention. This certification has allowed him to explore the fundamentals of sport, gain valuable insights into athletic techniques, and understand the intricate relationship between physical performance and injury prevention. As a high-level tennis player ranked within the top 500 in New Zealand, he actively participates in interclub competitions and international tournaments, enjoying both the challenges and camaraderie these events offer. His participation in tournaments around the world not only provides him with opportunities to showcase his skills but also reinforces the crucial role that technique plays in athletic performance. Balancing roles as both a coach and an athlete has given Mr. Zhou Rui a unique perspective, highlighting the paramount importance of technique in sport. As a seasoned sports medicine doctor, he draws upon his multifaceted experience to optimise athletes’ physical condition and implement effective injury prevention strategies. Through this holistic approach, he aims to help athletes perform at their best while minimising the risk of injury, contributing to their overall health and success in sport.

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Professional Involvements and Achievements

Education Background 09/2018 – 11/2018 Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas (Fort Worth, TX, USA) Visiting Scholar in Osteopathy 07/2012 – 06/2015 Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital (Chengdu, Sichuan, China) TCM Hospital of Sichuan Province (Chengdu, Sichuan, China) Specialist Residency Training 09/2010 – 06/2012 SHI’s Traumatology, Shuguang Hospital of Shanghai University of TCM (Shanghai, China) Studied under Professor Hongsheng Zhan, the 5th-generation academic inheritor of “SHI’s Traumatology” in Shanghai 03/2010 – 09/2010 Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of TCM (Shanghai, China) Advanced study in DING’s TCM Manipulation 09/2009 – 06/2012 Shanghai University of TCM (Shanghai, China) Master’s Degree (NZQA Level 9) 09/2003 – 06/2008 Chengdu Sports Institute (Chengdu, Sichuan, China) Bachelor’s Degree (NZQA Level 7) Chinese Medicine Traumatology & Sports Medicine Additional Education 11/2016 – 12/2016 Tennis Coach Training, Professional Tennis Registry Work Experience 05/2023 – Present Employer: Sports Acupuncture Clinic Titles: Chinese Medicine Specialist – Sports Medicine Chinese Medicine Practitioner ACC Registered Acupuncturist Team Leader 04/2019 – 04/2023 Employer: NZ Wellness Acupuncture Title: Senior Acupuncturist 07/2015 – 03/2019 Employer: Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital Titles: Specialist of Chinese Sports Medicine Specialist of Chinese Medicine Traumatology Attending Physician of TCM Orthopedics & Traumatology Senior Acupuncturist 07/2015 – 03/2019 Employer: Sichuan Provincial Volleyball Team & Tennis Team, Sichuan Sports College Title: Sports Medical Officer 07/2012 – 06/2015 Employer: Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital Title: Resident Physician 12/2008 – 09/2009 Employer: China National Softball Team Title: Sports Medical Officer 06/2008 – 12/2008 Employer: Jiangsu Provincial Softball Team Title: Sports Medical Officer Publications Zhou Rui. An MRI Study on Morphology of Endplate in Teens with Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease. West China Medical Journal [J]. 2016, 31(9):1561–1564. Zhou Rui, Li Fu-feng. Classification of Facial Diagnosis Gloss in Chinese Medicine Based on Different Algorithms. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine [J]. 2016, 9:2013–2023. Zhou Rui, Li Fufeng. Analysis and Research on Athletes’ Pulse Presentations Based on Time-Domain Methods. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine [J]. 2015, 34(10):967–970. Wei Geng, Zhou Rui. TCM Face Diagnosis Viscera Points Research Survey Theory. Seek Medica [J]. 2013, 11(2):340–341. Liu Jianwei, Zhou Rui. Zheng’s Massage and Treatment with Sticky Paste Support for Tennis Player Chondromalacia Patella. Journal of Traditional Chinese Orthopedics and Traumatology [J]. 2014, 26(11):62–63. Dong Meng-qing, Li Fu-feng, Zhou Rui. Facial Color Feature Analysis in Different Organ Diseases Based on Image Processing. China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy [J]. 2013, 28(4):960–963. Z. Wang, Zhou Rui. Facial Diagnosis of CHB Clinical Syndromes Based on Computer Technology. Applied Mechanics and Materials [J]. 2013, 9:423–426. Z.M. Sun, Zhou Rui. Facial Diagnosis of Chinese Medical Syndromes of CHB and Its Correlation with Liver Function. Advanced Materials Research [J]. 2013, 9:965–969. Dai Guogang, Liu Jianwei, Wei Hao, Huang Lei, Wang Feng, Wang Yi, Zhou Rui. Diagnosis and Treatment of Discogenic Scoliosis. Sichuan Medicine [J]. 2014, 35(11):1423–1426. Wang Yi, Dai Guogang, Huang Lei, Liu Jianwei, Zhou Rui. Research on Sagittal Plane Imbalance and Structural Factors in Lumbar Degenerative Diseases. West China Medicine [J]. 2017, 32(4):529–533. Wang Yi, Wei Hao, Zhou Rui. A Multi-Method Evaluation of a Randomized Controlled Study on the Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy with Neck Flexion and Traction in the Supine Position. West China Medicine [J]. 2016, 31(1):37–42. Zhou Rui. TCM Face Diagnosis: Luster Origin and Modern Research Methods. Chinese Archives of Traditional Chinese Medicine [J]. 2011, 29(10):2201–2203. Li Fufeng, Li Guozheng, Zhou Rui. Gloss Identification of TCM Face Diagnosis Based on PLS and LDA Algorithms. World Science and Technology (Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Materia Medica) [J]. 2011, 13(6):997–980. Dong Meng-qing, Li Fu-feng, Wang Yiqin, Zhou Rui. Study on Facial Color Characteristics of Qi and Yin Deficiency Syndrome in Different Visceral Diseases [C]. Proceedings of the 13th National TCM Diagnosis Annual Conference, 2012:87–91. Patents Li Fufeng, Zhou Rui. Face Gloss Analytical Method Based on Inspection Diagnosis of Traditional Chinese Medical Science. China: CN103034874A, 2013-04-10. Li Fufeng, Zhou Rui, Peng Qian. Traditional Chinese Medical Face Examination Analysis and Diagnosis System. China: CN103034775B, 2016-05-04. Li Fufeng, Zhou Rui, Peng Qian. Traditional Chinese Medical Face Diagnosis Analyzing and Diagnosing System. China: CN103034775A, 2013-04-10. Research Projects Title: Application of Pulse Digital Information in Athletes’ Functional Evaluation Fund: Science Research Foundation of Shanghai University of TCM Role: First Responsible Person Time: 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2012 Title: The Value of High-Field MRI in the Treatment of OVCF with PVP and PKP Fund: Science Research Foundation of Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital Role: Second Responsible Person Time: 1 September 2016 – 31 August 2018 Title: Application of Shoulder Three Needle in Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy Fund: Science Research Foundation of Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital Role: Third Responsible Person Time: 1 January 2012 – 31 December 2015 Memberships Member of AcNZ Member of CMC Member of China Association of Chinese Medicine Member of Chinese Association for Research and Advancement of TCM Member of Chinese Medical Association (Orthopedics and Traumatology of TCM) Associate Instructor of PTR Certificates Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree Certificate of Master’s Degree Transcript of Bachelor Candidate Transcript of Master Candidate NZQA Certification Certificate of China Association of Chinese Medicine Certificate of Chinese Association for Research and Advancement of TCM Certificate of Chinese Medical Association in Orthopedics and Traumatology of TCM Certificate of Attending Physician of TCM Orthopedics & Traumatology Certificate of PTR