Mitchell Campbell

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for a diverse patient demographic including paediatrics, adolescents, adults and older persons with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Diagnose complex injuries and conditions, creating tailored rehabilitation programs to address functional limitations and improve quality of life.
• Work extensively with elite athletes, focusing on injury prevention, athletic development, sport-specific conditioning, and safe return-to-play strategies.
• Management of work-place related injuries and transport accident injuries with a large emphasis on return-to-work planning and facilitation
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engaging with a team of healthcare professionals, including orthopedists, radiologists, and general practitioners, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Professional Development: Regularly participate in specialized training and courses, extending clinical expertise in sports physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, and pain management.

Keilor Football Club (Australian Rules Football) Head Physiotherapist:

• Perform injury assessment, rehabilitation, and on-field injury management for athletes in high-performance settings, tailoring care for swift and safe return-to-play.
• Provide pre-game strapping and therapeutic interventions, alongside in-game injury management and conditioning support.
• Oversee strength and conditioning programs to support athletic development, stamina, and injury resilience, coordinating with two athletic trainers to ensure consistent, high-quality support for team athletes.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with coaching staff, sports physicians, and other professionals to optimize athlete care and performance, integrating feedback from multiple disciplines into comprehensive care plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload, with a strong focus on athletic populations, incorporating exercise-based rehab and functional movement to support recovery and injury prevention.
• Conduct detailed assessments and implement structured rehabilitation protocols for a broad demographic, including youth athletes, the general population, and elderly patients, ensuring each plan aligns with specific patient needs and goals.
• Sports Physiotherapy: Served as head physiotherapist for Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s premiership team, handling acute injury management, conditioning, and game-day support.
• Educate athletes and general population patients on movement mechanics, injury prevention techniques, and personalized strength training for sustainable health and fitness.

Pediatric Experience:

• Starship Children’s Hospital: Provided physiotherapy care in general medical and surgical wards, delivering age-appropriate treatment for mobility improvement and functional independence. Collaborated with pediatricians and nursing staff to adapt care for children’s needs and family involvement.

Neurological and Geriatric Rehabilitation:

• Auckland City Hospital (Neurosurgery): Conducted early rehabilitation for patients with severe neurological conditions, including traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, performing neuro exams and coordinating with neurosurgeons, nurses, and occupational therapists to optimize recovery and discharge plans.
• Geriatric Rehabilitation: Developed individualized programs for elderly patients, promoting mobility, balance, and independence within an inpatient geriatric setting. Engaged in discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care.

Musculoskeletal

• Physio Rehab Group (Private Practice & Auckland Rugby Academy): Completed assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation for private practice patients with musculoskeletal issues, confirming my passion for musculoskeletal work. Worked with Auckland Rugby Academy, providing tailored injury prevention and conditioning programs.

Research

Summer Research Scholarship | AUT University, 2021

• Tasked with authoring a manuscript for a study investigating the relationship between psychological interventions and functional outcome improvements in patients with osteoarthritis. Conducted data collection and contributed to the analysis of findings, preparing for publication.

Systematic Review | AUT University, 2022

• Individual completion of a systematic review examining the effect of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on rehabilitation adherence functional outcomes for hip and knee osteoarthritis
• Awarded the Research Award at the student prize-giving ceremony for outstanding contributions to the field. This paper is currently being prepared for publication