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Physiotherapy New Zealand

@PhysioNZ

National membership organisation for physiotherapists, providing over 4,700 members with advocacy, education, information and services.

 Wellington, New Zealand
pnz.org.nz
Joined October 2010
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World Physiotherapy@WorldPhysio195128 Sep 2025
Our specialty groups explore specific areas of physiotherapy, from acupuncture to sports. Find out how our specialty groups are advancing the profession in their fields: ow.ly/gz9c50Wr84a #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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Big thanks to PNZ members Nicol Ranger, Dr Melissa Davidson, Liz Childs, and Ingrid Vollweiler sharing their pelvic health physiotherapy expertise on Radio NZ. rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/ove…
Overactive pelvic floor: can women store their anxiety 'down there?'

Overactive pelvic floor: can women store their anxiety 'down there?'

Some pelvic health physiotherapists say they are treating growing numbers of women, especially young women, with overactive pelvic floor muscles. However, research into the phenomenon is lacking.

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Sports Medicine New Zealand@Sportsmednz5 Sep 2025
Conference 2025 - updated programme now available: static1.squarespace.com/stat… @PhysioNZ
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Thanks to PNZ member and pelvic health physiotherapist Liz Childs on @radionz over the weekend, advocating for more education around prolapse prior to birth and checks made afterwards. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…
Prevalence of prolapse: Liz Childs

Prevalence of prolapse: Liz Childs

Pelvic organ prolapse is common for women but is seldom openly talked about. In New Zealand about 50% of women experience some degree of prolapse.

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We’re excited to have Bernard Hickey at the PNZ Business Symposium on Friday 10 October at Novotel Auckland Airport. Bernard brings a unique economic and political perspective that will be invaluable for our attendees. 📷 Join us in October: pnz.org.nz/business-symposiu…
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Best wishes to Brad Olsen on his exciting journey with the US State Dept’s Visitor Leadership Program this October. While Brad won’t be joining our Business Symposium, we’re thrilled to welcome Bernard Hickey as our economic keynote. Register now: pnz.org.nz/Event?Action=View…
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Sports Medicine New Zealand@Sportsmednz14 Aug 2025
Conference 2025 - Early bird registration now OPEN! sportsmedicine.co.nz/confere… @PhysioNZ

Sport Medicine NZ Conference – 2025 Events & Submissions — Sports Medicine NZ

Join the Sport Medicine NZ Conference 2025—innovative symposiums, abstract submissions, and expert discussion on concussion, women’s health, AI, GPS tracking, performance & recovery.

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ACC has just shared a call for Expressions of Interest to physiotherapy businesses, as part of the independent Physiotherapy Market Review commissioned by ACC and PNZ. Please read the message and register your interest before 9am Monday 18 August. acc.co.nz/for-providers/prov…
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PNZ President Kirsten Davie is again in the media advocating for physiotherapists to have the ability to sign off on return-to-work certification. newsroom.co.nz/2025/08/01/ac…
Big increase in workers taking weeks off on ACC

Big increase in workers taking weeks off on ACC

Cost of weekly payments to injured and inactive workers grows to $2.47 billion as govt department alerts minister to upswing in cases. Alice Peacock reports

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Thanks to PNZ Member Hannah Orr advocating for pelvic floor physiotherapy on today’s Nine To Noon. Hannah adds her expertise to this talk about moving beyond stigma and what people can do to strengthen their pelvic floor. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…
Wee chat: What you're afraid to ask about your pelvic floor

Wee chat: What you're afraid to ask about your pelvic floor

It's an issue that affects one-in-three women - or more than 200 million people worldwide - but isn't widely talked about.

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Congratulations to Dr Oka Sanerivi on his appointment to the Congress Programme Committee for the 2027 World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico! We're proud to see Dr Sanerivi represent Aotearoa New Zealand on the global stage. world.physio/news/congress-p…
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Otago Physio Class of ’81 Reunion (45 Years!) Prof Duncan Reid is keen to organise a 1981 class reunion in 2026 — 45 years on! If you're interested, email [email protected]. Please spread the word to fellow classmates!
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PNZ Awards 2025 – nominations are now open This is your chance to celebrate outstanding contributions to the physiotherapy profession, PNZ, and/or public health and wellbeing. Let’s celebrate the people who make our profession great pnz.org.nz/pnz-awards
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PNZ Wellington Branch@PNZwgtn21 Jul 2025
Nothing to do on 10th October? Why not attend #Hāpai @PhysioNZ
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PNZ President Kirsten Davie and Executive Member Dr Sarah Mitchell in the news this morning calling for further funding of the Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal (MSK) Pathway. rnz.co.nz/news/political/567…
Orthopaedic programme stalls due to lack of funding

Orthopaedic programme stalls due to lack of funding

A highly successful programme with the potential to help thousands of orthopaedic patients waiting in pain for specialist appointments is being stymied by a lack of funding.

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Members! Ready to have your say in the future of PNZ? We are updating our founding document – the PNZ Rules – and need your help. Check your email and respond to the 2-minute survey so PNZ is member-focused for the future and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card.
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Pro-rata rates are now open! Get Half-Price PNZ Membership and Insurance. PNZ’s pro-rata membership rates are available from 1 July, meaning you can renew at half price for the rest of 2025 across all membership categories. Renew today at pnz.org.nz
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Renew Your PNZ Membership from 1 July – Get 50% Off for the Rest of 2025 PNZ’s pro-rata rates mean you can renew for the second half of the year at half price – across all membership categories. Renew now at pnz.org.nz
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Congratulations to long time PNZ Member Professor Dave Baxter on being named an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the most recent King's Birthday Honours. odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/otago…
Otago King's Birthday honours 2025

Otago King's Birthday honours 2025

Otago King's Birthday honours 2025

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There’s two more days for members to please complete this year’s PNZ Remuneration Survey – we’d love to hear from you. Check your email for the invite from research agency Survey Matters and please take 10 mins to answer the questions. Ngā mihi nui.
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