Zaki is the Senior Director and a key member of the Rapid Group’s management team, where he closely collaborates with the CEO on the group’s growth and strategic initiatives. He also leads the Rapid Physiocare Paya Lebar branch and co-owns the clinic. An Australian-trained physiotherapist, Zaki has a wealth of experience and a passion for helping individuals recover from musculoskeletal injuries. He graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours from La Trobe University in 2008 and furthered his academic journey by earning a post-graduate scholarship to complete his Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne in 2013. He also completed the NUS Accelerated Management Program, which plays a crucial role in enhancing the leadership capabilities within the Rapid Group.
With over 15 years of extensive experience, Zaki has worked in both public hospital and private clinic settings, assisting numerous clients in their recovery journeys. His expertise focuses on a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, including neck and back pain, shoulder, knee, and ankle sprains. He has also guided clients through rehabilitation following sports and orthopedic surgeries, such as ACL reconstruction, shoulder rotator cuff repair, ankle ligament reconstruction, and fracture fixation.
Zaki is well-versed in employing a range of treatment techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. He is certified in manual therapy, clinical Pilates, Kinesio-taping, and dry needling. To further enhance his skills, he completed the prestigious “Go-To” Therapist Mentorship from ProSport Academy based in the UK.
As a leader, Zaki believes in leading by example and adopts a collaborative, patient-centered approach that strives for successful outcomes through close partnership with his clients. He values holistic assessments, identifying movement impairments contributing to symptoms, and prescribing individualized hands-on treatment and corrective exercises. This comprehensive approach aims to improve pain symptoms, enhance overall function through gradual loaded exposure, and prevent the recurrence of injuries.
Zaki’s personal experience with an ACL injury has further fueled his dedication to his profession. Having undergone a successful ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation himself, he understands the challenges his clients face. Despite this setback, Zaki continues to enjoy playing football recreationally and maintains an active lifestyle through resistance training in the gym, as well as swimming and running.
With Zaki’s extensive knowledge, practical experience, and unwavering commitment to patient care, he remains steadfast in helping individuals recover, regain functionality, and lead fulfilling lives free from musculoskeletal limitations.