Kenny Merlevede, MPhysio0466 83 70 85 ♦ kennymerlevede@hotmail.com ♦ 3/10 Hastings parade, North Bondi NSW 2026

Belgian Citizen ♦ Full working rights (Spouse visa)

PROFILE & SKILL SET

A passionate, driven Physiotherapist with 8 years’ experience as an independent Practitioner across Physiotherapy, Manual therapy and Sports Rehabilitation ♦ Strong ability to build and maintain long-lasting professional relationships ♦ Excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills ♦ Self-motivated team player with a can do attitude ♦ Creative with a forward thinking approach.

EDUCATION

Post Graduate in Physiological Chains, Method Busquet 2011 - 2012University of Ghent, Belgium (1 year part time)

Post Graduate in Manual therapy (neuromusculoskeletal therapy) 2007 - 2008University of Ghent, Belgium (1 year fulltime)Thesis: “Whiplash anno 2008.”

Master in specialised rehab. science & Physiotherapy, musculoskeletal therapy 2006 - 2007Great DistinctionUniversity of Ghent, Belgium (1 year fulltime)Thesis: “The effect of limited spinal mobility on plantar pressure during walking.”

Master in Physiotherapy 2002 - 2006Artevelde College, Belgium (4 years fulltime)Thesis: “The difference in spinal bends between a standard hospital bed and a Dorsoo bed.”

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Date Activity name Provider

09/03/2010 Clinical tests and buildup of cardiac rehabilitation, in patients with chronic heart disease

University hospital of Hasselt, Belgium

12/09/2010 Respiratory physiotherapy for babies and children (2 day seminar) University of Ghent, Belgium

14/04/2011 Intensity of training with elderly people (2 days clinical attachment)

Geriatric ward of University hospital of Leuven, Belgium

10/12/2011 International symposium of the Belgian stroke council Belgian Stroke Council

03/2012 - 09/2012

Busquet therapist – ‘Physiological Chains’ training course University of Ghent, Belgium

29/10/2012 Cardiac rehabilitation: evidence and practice University hospital of Leuven, Belgium

11/2013 Kinesio taping, Mulligan taping and McConnell Taping(2 separate day courses)

René Claassen, Mulligan teacher in Brasschaat, Belgium

09/01/2014 Chronic pain and rehabilitation: thinking beyond muscles and joints University of Brussels

19/03/2014 Fitness and fatigue in neurorehabilitation Belgian Society of Neurorehabilitation

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

It took me a very long time to get registered in Australia, so I have been unable to practice physiotherapy here. Instead I used this opportunity to experience other forms of employment. This has provided some good learning experiences, but has also confirmed my passion for physiotherapy, and I am very much looking forward to returning to clinical practice.

KILLARD EXCAVATIONSSupervisor/Leading Hand Since Jan 2016

Labourer Aug 2015 to Dec 2015

IYM PHYSIOTHERAPY, 395 W BOTANY STREET ROCKDALESales & Marketing Assistant Jul to Aug 2015

SUNSOURCE ENERGY, SURRY HILLS Sales Consultant (Part-time) Mar to Jun 2015

LE PARIS GO, BONDI BEACHSous-Chef (Part-time) Feb to Apr 2015

SELF-EMPLOYED PHYSIOTHERAPIST / MANUAL THERAPISTPhysiotherapy Practice F. Dedrie, Zonnebeke, Belgium Aug 2010 to Dec 2014Osteopathy Practice D. Salaets, Ertvelde, Belgium Mar 2009 to Aug 2010Physiotherapy Practice P. Marysse, Zulte, Belgium Sep 2007 to Mar 2010Physiotherapy Practice S. Stichelbout, Deinze, Belgium Sep 2007 to Mar 2009

Worked as an independent practitioner across Physiotherapy, Manual therapy and Sports Rehabilitation

Assessed clients’ physical function, analysed findings and established physiotherapy diagnosis Develop treatment goals based on diagnosis together with the client and/or client's family Planned and implemented individual physiotherapy interventions based on client needs, goals and

abilities by using graded exercises and manual techniques Monitored and evaluated treatments to measure the progress and ensure effectiveness Worked in close collaboration with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals about

clients’ problems, needs and progress Developed physical-health promotion programs and screening tools Advised clients on how to manage their conditions independently and help them prevent avoidable

recurrences or complications

LANGUAGES

Dutch/Flemish: Mother tongue Fluent English (IELTS 8/9) Proficient French and basic German

INTERESTS

Sports: Basketball, running, fitness, swimming, snowboarding Travel

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