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New pamphlet in production

Our new Respiratory and Cardiac Health 2008 pamphlet will be available later this month (December 2008). It will be displayed here and can be ordered through the PhysioShop.

Introducing the CTSIG Cardio-thoracic Special Interest Group.

The CTSIG is part of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (NZSP) and exists to represent cardiorespiratory interests amongst the physiotherapy profession.

Currently (December 2008) we have 68 members. The committee comprises Chairperson (Angela Turrall), Secretary (Fy Dunford), Treasurer (Diana Horner), Newsletter Editor (Sarah Butler), Education coordinator (Tamara Clarke) and Database secretary (Jeanette White).

These posts are held by enthusiastic clinicians elected at an AGM by membership.  The committee members all work in the cardiorespiratory field – either as clinicians, in education or in research –  in a full-time or part-time capacity.  Most juggle family/ study/ work commitments and are dedicated to increasing the cardiorespiratory profile within New Zealand and representing your voice both nationally and  internationally.

We volunteer our time to review information from the NZSP, provide opportunity for ongoing education, and answer day-to-day queries of a cardiorespiratory nature. We send Information to our members disseminated via email or within Tidal Volumes which is now accessible to our members on this site. There is a structured yearly plan and our objectives are measured using key performance indicators.

Some useful Websites

www.asthmanz.co.nz - (NZ Asthma and Respiratory Foundation)

www.physiohypervent.org - (information re hyperventilation)

www.lungnet.org.au  - (Australian Lung Foundation)

www.heartfoundation.org.nz - (information regarding cardiac clubs in your area and heart health issues)

CTSIG Membership

You need to be a New Zealand-registered physiotherapist with a cardiorespiratory interest (Adult or Paeds), and a member of the  New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists. Our current membership includes physiotherapists who are working in clinical roles, working in education and research, and those taking time out to study.

CTSIG Fees

The subscription is $30 per year, payable with your NZSP annual subscription.

CTSIG Benefits of Membership are:

• Access to a professional clinical support network i.e. peer support or information on a specific clinical issue etc. (We endeavour to send  a coordinated response within 1-2 weeks depending on the need; for urgent queries a response is usually available within 24-48 hours). We operate a database of members who are willing to help/share ideas within their specific specialist fields; if the committee members are unable to assist a members’ query, we use this database.
• Online access to Tidal Volumes our CTSIG newsletter: 1-2 issues a year.
• Access to an online reference page under development.
• Representation through the elected committee at national/ International level.
• Reduced fees for some courses and study days
• Access to The CTSIG Scholarship Fund which can be used towards research and further education (details via secretary or in Tidal Volumes).