Justin Lopes
Justin is the director and principal physiotherapist of Back to Your Feet Physiotherapy Ltd. He has ten years experience and holds a Masters of Health Science (Hons), a Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and a Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture.
He has worked with local, national and international football teams (including the Men’s Olympic Under 23 team at the Beijing Olympics, the Football Ferns, Knights FC, Waitakere United, Auckland Federation Women’s team, Three Kings United and Mt Albert Ponsonby AFC). He is currently the physiotherapist for New Zedland Football's Under 20 mens team and Waitakere United.
Justin has been contracted to NZ Football since 2005 for their academies, Nike Cup, Elite Referee Programme and continues to play football when he gets the chance. He has lectured within Unisport’s Sport and Recreation programme and regularly guest lectures at Massey University about sports injuries, muscle balance and posture assessment.
Justin is on the executive of the Auckland Branch of Sports Medicine New Zealand and is a New Zealand Academy of Sport Specific Provider.
Justin holds a current First Aid Certificate and undertakes a rigorous ongoing education programme to remain current. He stays up to date with the current research into musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation, which means that you can be confident you are receiving the most effective treatment.
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