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.

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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.

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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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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