New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists

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The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP) is a professional body of physiotherapists within New Zealand. Membership to this society is optional, but demonstrates that a particular practitioner upholds certain standards. These includes adherence to a code of coduct. Individuals who meet certain criteria may indicate their membership by using the letters MNZSP or FNZSP after their names (see classes of membership for an explanation).

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[edit] History

The society was established in 1950.[1].

[edit] Membership Classes

  • Member : Must be a New Zealand registered physiotherapist. A member may use the letters 'MNZSP' to indicate their membership.
  • Associate : This is the class held by a student who wishes to join the society.
  • Affiliate : A physiotherapy assistant working under supervision of a registered physiotherapist may hold this class. Those with this class of membership may use the letters FNZSP.
  • Fellow : This class is bestowed upon members at the discretion of the society [2]

To keep a distinction between the terms used for membership to the society ('member') and attainment of the class of 'Member' this page uses the later as a proper noun capitalised.

[edit] Motto

Maori (Official)

Kia akotahi tatou, kia kotahi ra.

English (Translated)

Let's learn and grow together.

[edit] Branches

The society is made up of branches which represent geographical regions around the country. Each member of the society belongs to and is represented by a branch for the region in which they reside.

The branches are:

  • Auckland
  • Cantebury
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Middle Districts
  • Nelson and Marlborough
  • Northland
  • North Shore
  • Otago
  • Southland
  • Waikato and Bay of Plenty
  • Wellington

[edit] Special Interest Groups

The society also supports a number of groups of practitioners who are interested in particular specialities within the profession. Membership to a special interest group is optional.

The following special interest groups exist:

  • Cardiothoracic
  • Continence and Women's Health
  • Hand Therapists
  • Neurology
  • NZ Manipulative Physiotherapists Association
  • NZ Private Physiotherapy Association
  • NZ Sports and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Association
  • Occupational Health
  • Paediatric
  • Physiotherapy Acupuncture Association of New Zealand
  • Physiotherapy for the Older Adult
  • Stress Management and Related Therapies

[edit] Internationally Notable Members

  • Robin McKenzie[3] : Founder of the McKenzie Institute
  • Brian Mulligan[3] : Founder of Mulligan Concepts

[edit] References

  1. ^ Your Professional Society : The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc - Pamphlet
  2. ^ Footnote indicating Robin McKenzie's Honorary Fellow status
  3. ^ a b NZSP Press Release : World Honours for Two NZ Physiothearpists

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