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The New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association (NZMPA) is a special interest group of the New
Zealand Society of Physiotherapists and is one of 22 Member Organisations
internationally who belong to the International
Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT).
NZMPA's main role is to provide ongoing education in musculoskeletal
manual/manipulative physiotherapy. The NZMPA offers a range of short
courses both for newly qualified physiotherapists and Dip MT graduates,
or equivalent.
NZMPA Mission Statement:
'Providing Excellence and Innovation in Musculoskeletal Education.'
Here at NZMPA, we aim to provide you with the best of service and education
in post graduate manual/manipulative physiotherapy. Our aim is to maintain
the high standards that have already been achieved in New Zealand.
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- History:
The NZMPA is a special interest group which was formed 25 years ago, by an enthusiastic group of private physiotherapists, including the well-known names of Robin McKenzie and Brian Mulligan. They realized that to upskill their colleagues, they had to attend conferences and courses overseas, and then pass on the information. Postgraduate courses began in 1975, leading to the qualification Diploma of Manipulative Therapy, (Dip MT). There are now 300+ graduates and the qualification is recognised worldwide.
- Current Activities:
Today, the NZMPA offers a range of short courses both for newly qualified physiotherapists and Dip MT graduates, or equivalent. A wide range of techniques are taught, drawn from all the worlds' leading manipulative specialists.
- Skills:
Graduates are able to offer a high level of skill in the examination and assessment of musculoskeletal problems, and the application of manual mobilising and manipulative techniques. Their skills are keenly sought after by private practitioners, sports clinics, and rehabilitation organisations.
- Locating a Manipulative Physiotherapist near you!:
Call the NZMPA office for a list of therapists in your area, or look in the NZ Telecom Yellow Pages under Physiotherapists with the following letters after their name: Dip MT, ADP, Post Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (MT), DMPhty, MMPhty, PGDipManPhty. When you require excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy treatment use a qualified 'Manipulative Physiotherapist.'
- Becoming a Member of NZMPA:
We would like to invite you to join the NZMPA, and utilise the many benefits that we offer.
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