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Don't bury us in "budget priorities," Minister!
Friday, 16 November 2007, 2:57 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
You've been told by an independent review commissioned by your own government, that physiotherapy services can't go on as they are. You've been told that physios are unfairly bearing the cost of accidents. You've been told that "physiotherapy services ... More >>
ACC Funding Arrangements Unsustainable
Friday, 27 July 2007, 12:56 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Current ACC funding arrangements for physiotherapists are unsustainable, states a draft report released today which highlights the need for underfunding to be addressed so that physiotherapists can continue providing quality care to all injured New Zealanders. More >>
World Honours For Two NZ Physiotherapists
Tuesday, 12 June 2007, 4:44 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Two New Zealand physiotherapists who established modes of physiotherapy which have been adopted throughout the world were honoured by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) with International Service to the Profession Awards. The awards were ... More >>
Dr Margot Skinner Congratulated
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 2:21 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists congratulates Dr Margot Skinner, who has just been elected to the Executive of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). More >>
NZ Physio Honoured
Thursday, 15 March 2007, 11:37 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists congratulates Dr Margot Skinner, who has just been elected to the Executive of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). "Margot is no stranger to high honours," says the NZSP President, ... More >>
Safe bouncing for children on trampolines
Thursday, 8 February 2007, 3:58 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists see trampolines as a way for children to develop balance, co-ordination and muscle strength, and general fitness through a good cardiovascular workout as long as there are clear, sensible rules and adult supervision. More >>
At last, an independent review - Physiotherapists
Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 5:22 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists responded with relief when a review of ACC funding for physiotherapy services was announced. "At last, after years of underfunding by ACC for services which are vital to injured New Zealanders!" said Kirsten Davie, spokesperson ... More >>
Minister Offered Cost-Effective Solutions
Monday, 3 July 2006, 3:19 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists are offering the Minister of Health, Pete Hodgson, solutions to some of the problems he identified in a speech on 30 June about improving cost-effectiveness in health – a speech which they describe as “extremely important: wide-ranging and ... More >>
Life! - with Physiotherapy celebrated
Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 10:21 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
The potential to enjoy life is what physiotherapists promote. On World Physiotherapy Day (8 September), physiotherapists throughout New Zealand are celebrating the diverse ways they enable people to participate in life. More >>
42 cents insult provokes Blue Letters from physios
Wednesday, 24 August 2005, 11:52 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
After 16 years without an increase in regulation fees, a proposed extra 42 cents ($0.42) for each treatment given to an ACC claimant is an insult to the physiotherapy profession. More >>
Physiotherapists endorse schizophrenia awareness
Friday, 11 March 2005, 11:27 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Increasing public awareness of serious mental illness and support for mental health patients is vital, says Kirsten Davie, President of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists, referring to Schizophrenia Awareness Week (this week, 7-13 March). More >>
Health Workers Deserve A Fair Deal
Monday, 20 September 2004, 2:43 pm | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists, like other health workers, need urgent attention to their salary needs, stated Kirsten Davie, President of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists today, in response to the PSA's call for a fair deal for health workers. More >>
Physiotherapists Link With The Evidence
Tuesday, 4 May 2004, 8:44 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP) scientific conference which has the theme of LINKS, is to be held in Christchurch on 15-16 May. Speakers will present the latest research about physiotherapy in a wide variety of areas. Following are ... More >>
Health Warning To Travelling Public
Wednesday, 10 December 2003, 11:42 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists are warning people travelling for long distances during the holiday period - as well as Lord of the Rings watchers - to take precautions against potentially fatal blood clots. More >>
Be fit for your job, your leisure, your life.
Monday, 8 September 2003, 10:09 am | NZ Society of Physiotherapists
Some prominent New Zealanders are profiled to show how physiotherapy enables them to excel in their chosen activities. Accompanying this news release are three stories: one, entitled Physiotherapy for the Extremes, about extreme sportsman Mark Inglis; ... More >>
