Alamdar Hussain
Principal Lead Physiotherapist

Syed Alamdar Hussain is an experienced physiotherapist with an extensive clinical and academic background spanning musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, paediatric, cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Alongside his clinical practice, Alamdar is pursuing a PhD at Auckland University of Technology. He also holds a master’s degree in Sports Physical Therapy and an undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy.
His broad experience enables him to assess each patient as a whole—considering their symptoms, movement, strength, health history and everyday needs—to develop a personalised and practical rehabilitation plan.
As Principal Lead Physiotherapist at Nandish Health, Alamdar is committed to delivering high-quality care while supporting the continued development of the clinic’s physiotherapy services.

Communicating in Your Language

• English
• Urdu
• Persian
• Dari
• Pashto
• Punjabi
• Hindi

What Can Alamdar Help With?
Alamdar works with patients experiencing a wide range of injuries, conditions and movement-related concerns, including:

• Neck and back pain
• Shoulder, hip, knee and ankle problems
• Muscle and joint pain
• Sports and activity-related injuries
• Reduced mobility and movement restrictions
• Tendon and soft-tissue conditions
• Neurological rehabilitation needs
• Paediatric rehabilitation
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Reduced strength, balance or physical function
• General musculoskeletal conditions

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing an ongoing condition or working towards greater mobility and independence, Alamdar will develop a treatment plan around your individual needs and goals.

A Comprehensive Approach to Physiotherapy​

Alamdar’s approach begins with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, identify movement limitations and determine the factors that may be contributing to the problem.
Treatment may include hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, mobility work, strength development and structured rehabilitation. Each treatment plan is adapted to the patient’s condition, physical abilities, lifestyle and recovery goals.
His approach is focused on reducing pain, restoring movement and helping patients return safely and confidently to their usual work, sport and daily activities.

Clinical, Academic and Teaching Experience​

Before joining Nandish Health, Alamdar worked as a clinical physiotherapist and lecturer at Northwest General Hospital and Research Centre.
In this role, he combined patient care with the education and training of future physiotherapy professionals. His academic experience strengthened his commitment to thoughtful clinical assessment, evidence-informed treatment and clear patient education.
His professional background also includes specialised training and clinical experience in:

• Sports physiotherapy
• Manual therapy
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Paediatric rehabilitation
• Cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Clinical teaching and professional education

This breadth of experience allows Alamdar to provide comprehensive care for patients with diverse and sometimes complex rehabilitation needs.
Supporting Your Recovery Beyond the ClinicAlamdar believes that effective physiotherapy should help patients understand their condition and take an active role in their recovery.
Alongside in-clinic treatment, he may provide:

• Personalised home exercises
• Strength and mobility programmes
• Advice about activity and movement
• Strategies for managing symptoms
• Guidance for returning to work, sport or everyday activities
• Progressive rehabilitation based on your recovery

His aim is not simply to provide short-term symptom relief, but to help each patient achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements in movement and function.

Treatment and Rehabilitation Services​

Manual Therapy
Alamdar has extensive hands-on experience in manual therapy. He uses appropriate joint mobilisation, soft-tissue techniques and other hands-on approaches to help reduce pain, improve mobility and address movement restrictions.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Assessment and treatment for conditions affecting the muscles, joints, tendons and surrounding soft tissues, with rehabilitation focused on restoring movement, strength and function.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
With a master’s degree in Sports Physical Therapy, Alamdar provides structured rehabilitation for sporting and activity-related injuries. Treatment is guided by the patient’s current ability, physical demands and goals for returning to activity.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Alamdar’s experience includes working with patients who have neurological conditions affecting their strength, coordination, balance, mobility or independence. Rehabilitation is tailored to the patient’s functional needs and abilities.
Paediatric Rehabilitation
Alamdar began his professional journey with specialised training at a paediatric rehabilitation centre. This experience helped him develop the skills required to work with children who have a range of movement, development and rehabilitation needs.
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Before relocating to New Zealand, Alamdar worked at the Peshawar Institute of Cardiology, where he developed experience in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation.
This background gives him an informed understanding of rehabilitation for patients whose recovery may be influenced by heart, respiratory or general physical-conditioning concerns.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
​Following orthopaedic or other relevant procedures, Alamdar provides progressive rehabilitation designed to safely restore mobility, strength, confidence and functional independence.

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