Thurairaj Manoharan, physiotherapist and medical reviewer.
The person who coaches our clients and reviews every article on this site.
Thurairaj Manoharan is a physiotherapist with more than 13 years in healthcare, in Malaysia and abroad. He founded LongevityFitness, coaches clients in the Klang Valley, and reviews every article on this site for clinical accuracy before it is published.
Background
Thurairaj has worked through strokes, surgeries, chronic conditions and the ordinary decline that comes with age. His work centres on stroke, neurological, musculoskeletal and elderly rehabilitation, and on a longevity and functional-ageing approach to exercise. His in-centre base is the Kinesio Rehab clinic in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.
Why he does this work
At fifteen, Guillain-Barré Syndrome shut his body down. The nerves stopped talking to the muscles, and within days he went from a normal teenager to paralysed. There was no pill that fixed it. Physiotherapy did: small, progressive movement, repeated until strength returned.
That experience set his standard. He trusts exercise over hype, evidence over forwarded WhatsApp cures, and consistency over quick fixes. More on this is on the expert page.
Areas of expertise
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation, including stroke, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Strength, balance and fall-prevention training for older adults.
- Exercise for chronic conditions, working alongside the client's doctor.
- Functional testing: sit-to-stand, grip strength, gait speed and VO₂ estimates.
- Longevity-focused exercise programming for Malaysian adults aged 35 and above.
His role in our content
Thurairaj is the named medical reviewer on our articles. He checks each draft for clinical accuracy and safety, and confirms that claims match their sources. The full process, including sourcing, update cadence, corrections and our use of AI, is in our editorial policy.
Topics he reviews
- Strength training for longevity
- Zone 2 cardio
- VO₂ max training
- Balance and stability training
- Exercise for chronic conditions
- Longevity metrics and testing
- Recovery, sleep and stress
All articles are educational and do not replace medical advice. See the medical disclaimer.
Thurairaj Manoharan, Physiotherapist and Longevity Exercise Coach
At a glance
- Physiotherapist
- 13+ years in healthcare, Malaysia and abroad
- Stroke, neuro, musculoskeletal and elderly rehab
- Medical reviewer, LongevityFitness
What clients say
Rated 5.0 on Google · Kinesio RehabGoogle reviews of Kinesio Rehab, the Putra Heights clinic where Thurairaj (Raj) and his team train clients, and our in-centre base.
“Mr. Raj was very patient with me, a 66 year old lady with osteoporosis. Help me to realize my potential to build strength. Would definitely recommend him anytime. Meanwhile am still training under him.”
“I've been working with Raj every few weeks for the last 2 months to help design a weights program with me. I'm a reasonably fit 40yo and he's helped create a 45min program and ensured I'm doing the reps in the right way. Easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
“Working with my trainer at Kinesio Rehab has been a game-changer for my fitness journey... a totally new experience with PT for me! She doesn't just put me through a workout; she takes a holistic approach by helping with form, consistency and building confidence in the gym.”
“Brought mum for her standing posture and shoulder alignment issues. There was improvement after the first session itself for posture. After 4 sessions, standing posture and shoulder has improved so so much.”
When pain or injury gets in the way
Longevity training starts from where your body is today. If pain, an old injury or a recent operation is holding you back, Raj is a physiotherapist first: we treat and rebuild, then progress you into strength and fitness work. Exercise with pain, injury or limited mobility
“Mr. Raj is a very professional, knowledgeable, and caring physiotherapist. He took the time to understand my condition, explained the treatment clearly, and provided excellent care throughout my sessions. I noticed significant improvement in my pain and mobility after the treatment.”
“My trainer is very skilled and gave me the best physio movement guidance to recover at a pace my body could handle. Lots of useful information, and I enjoy my physio sessions with her.”
“A very friendly, professional top quality service and really excellent, effective treatment. I would definitely recommend!”