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Arina Durdina

Yanqing District,China

Summary

Licensed Physiotherapist with extensive expertise in therapeutic exercise, sports injuries management, and neurological physiotherapy. Proficient in sport/remedial massage therapy, electrotherapy application, and manual therapy techniques. Certified in First Aid and skilled in Kinesiotaping, Sling Therapy, Sports/Remedial massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Functional Training and Rehabilitation. Holds a valid 'B' Category Driver’s License. Committed to enhancing patient recovery through evidence-based practices and innovative treatment methods.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physiotherapist

Private Practice
Riga, Latvia
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Rehabilitation and injury prevention programs for athletes/general population
  • Massage therapy, corrective exercises, and consultations
  • Applied manual manipulation techniques to alleviate chronic muscle tension and discomfort.
  • Provided education on proper body mechanics to prevent future injuries or health issues.
  • Treated patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.
  • Managed over 8 patients/day

Physiotherapist

Diamed Clinic
Riga, Latvia
04.2019 - 06.2024
  • Consultations, functional assessment, sports rehabilitation
  • Delivered one-to-one and group exercise sessions to service users.
  • Developed personalised treatment plans for optimal recovery outcomes/postoperative
  • TENS, ultrasound, HILT therapy, functional magnetic stimulation
  • Manual therapy, lymphatic drainage, sports/remedial massage, kinesiological taping, sling therapy
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for well-rounded patient care.
  • Managed over 10 treatments/day

Head Sports Therapist

Latvian National Inline Hockey Team
Barcelona, Spain
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Provided sports massage therapy for muscle tension relief.
  • Treated a variety of conditions including sprains, strains and fractures; ensured optimal recovery rates were achieved.
  • Provided pitch-side assistance at sporting events; offered immediate care in case of injuries.
  • Performed taping and strapping techniques before games minimising risk of sport-related injuries.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.

Head Sports Therapist

Telford Tigers
Telford, UK
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Game day emergency cover, injury evaluation and treatment
  • Created rehabilitation programmes which led to quicker recovery times.
  • Treated variety of conditions including sprains, strains and fractures; ensured optimal recovery rates were achieved.
  • Provided sports massage therapy for muscle tension relief.
  • Rehabilitated injuries using manual therapy techniques, exercise and therapeutic modalities.
  • Treated at least 5 athletes daily during training/home games/away games

Sports Events & Volunteering

University College Birmingham
, United Kingdom
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Race to the Stones (over 2000 participants)
  • London Marathon (over 30000 participants)
  • Atemi Jitsu Nationals (over 1000 participants)
  • Great Birmingham Run with(over 10000 participants)
  • Oldbury Rugby Club, Stafford Rugby Club (pitchside cover, sports massage, injury assessment, tapping and strapping)
  • RSAC "GAIĻEZERS" ,RIGA Social Care Center (Consultations, functional assessment, postoperative rehabilitation, individual/group therapeutic exercises)
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Sports Therapist

UCB Sports Injury Clinic
Birmingham, UK
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Formulated personalised treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Alleviated muscle tension by applying deep tissue/sport massage techniques.
  • Maintained detailed client records to monitor progress over time.
  • Educated clients on self-care techniques, promoting optimal health benefits.
  • Performed electrical modality treatments and ultrasound using specialised equipment.
  • Fostered positive relationships with patients boosting their motivation and engagement in the treatment process.

Physiotherapist Assistant

Phisique Rehab Sports Injury Clinic
Wolverhampton, UK
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Assisted in patient rehabilitation by leading therapeutic exercises.
  • Facilitated mobility sessions, enhancing patients' movement abilities.
  • Dispensed appropriate advice on post-treatment activities, minimising chances of injury recurrence..
  • Applied sports massage techniques for injury prevention and recovery.

Coach Assistant

Latvian Martial Art School “Satori”
Riga, Latvia
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Coached individuals during practical sessions to improve technique and skill application.
  • Integrated strength conditioning exercises into regular practise sessions, improving overall performance levels.
  • Delivered hands-on support during practical exercises for enhanced skill acquisition.
  • Fostered discipline in athletes through strict adherence to Judo principles.
  • Delivered comprehensive judo lessons, ensuring proficiency in techniques and tactics.

Education

MSc - Health Care – Sport Physiotherapy

Latvian Academy of Sport Education
Riga
09.2018 - 06.2023

BSc (Hons) - Sports Therapy

University College Birmingham
Birmingham
09.2012 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Licensed Physiotherapist
  • Knowledge of therapeutic exercise
  • Sports injuries management
  • Neurological physiotherapy
  • Proficient in sport/remedial massage therapy
  • Electrotherapy application
  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Certified in First Aid
  • Kinesiotaping
  • Sling Therapy
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Functional Training and Rehabilitation
  • Valid “B” Category Driver’s License
  • Cross-Cultural understanding
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Availability

Currently based in Beijing, China. Ready for in-person interviews and onboarding.

Certification

• Certificate “Temporomandibular joint problems and physiotherapy solutions” Feb 2025

• Certificate “Diagnostics and correction of diaphragm dysfunction in physiotherapy practice” Dec 2021

Certificate “Introduction to Applied Kinesiology” Sept 2021

Certificate “Lymphatic system stimulation massage” July 2020

• Certificate “Practical theoretical Maitland Concept workshop” May 2020

• Certificate “Global approach to musculoskeletal diagnostics and mobilization, complex clinical cases, their diagnostics and therapy in physiotherapy practice” April 2020

• Riga Stradins University certificate for professional development program “Pilates exercise master classes” August 2019

• Certificate “Levit” Sling Therapy Jan 2019

• Certificate for oral presentation 6th International Scientific Conference “New Approaches to Improving Health Care Education: Today and Tomorrow”, Riga November 2019

• Certificate for oral presentation “Developing Programming and Instruction for Children with Autism”, Baltic-American Freedom Foundation programme Dec 2019

• Certificate “Group exercise programs/small pilates equipment” March 2018

• Certificate Advanced taping courses for physiotherapists “Pino tape” March 2018

Timeline

Physiotherapist

Private Practice
08.2023 - 06.2024

Head Sports Therapist

Latvian National Inline Hockey Team
06.2019 - 07.2019

Physiotherapist

Diamed Clinic
04.2019 - 06.2024

MSc - Health Care – Sport Physiotherapy

Latvian Academy of Sport Education
09.2018 - 06.2023

Head Sports Therapist

Telford Tigers
08.2016 - 05.2018

Sports Therapist

UCB Sports Injury Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2016

Sports Events & Volunteering

University College Birmingham
09.2014 - 01.2016

Physiotherapist Assistant

Phisique Rehab Sports Injury Clinic
01.2014 - 07.2014

Coach Assistant

Latvian Martial Art School “Satori”
01.2013 - 01.2014

BSc (Hons) - Sports Therapy

University College Birmingham
09.2012 - 07.2016

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