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New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists

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The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP) is a professional body of physiotherapists in New Zealand. Membership of the society is optional, but demonstrates that a particular practitioner upholds certain standards including adherence to a code of conduct. Individuals who meet certain criteria may indicate their membership by using the letters MNZSP or FNZSP after their names.

History

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The society was established in 1950.[1]

The motto, in Māori, is "kia akotahi tatou, kia kotahi ra" (let's learn and grow together).[citation needed]

Branches

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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:

Membership classes

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  • 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.
  • Fellow: This class is bestowed upon members at the discretion of the society.[2] Those with this class of membership may use the letters FNZSP.

Special interest groups

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

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

References

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  1. ^ Your Professional Society : The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc - Pamphlet
  2. ^ Footnote indicating Robin McKenzie's Honorary Fellow status
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