Physiotherapy in NZ
  What is physiotherapy?
  What physiotherapy can do for you
  Choosing a physiotherapist
  What to expect from your consultation
  How to become/register as a physiotherapist
  The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists

What physiotherapy can do for you

NZSP physiotherapists work in a wide variety of settings, helping people gain maximum movement, improve their independence, regain fitness and relieve pain. Click here to display examples.

Click here for stories about New Zealanders who have gained or regained independence and hope, after physiotherapy assistance at important times in their lives.

How physiotherapy can help:

Click on the links below for further information about the use of physiotherapy for particular conditions, and areas of concern.

Active as you age
Activity when you are afraid to become active or don't know how
Antenatal and postnatal exercises
Arthritis
Back Pain
Balance and falls prevention
Breathing problems
Burns rehabilitation
Cardiac rehabilitation
Delayed development in children
Exercise prescription
Head injuries
Headaches
Incontinence and bladder problems
Joint injuries and fractures
Muscle strains and tears  
Neurological conditions  
OOS (occupational overuse syndrome)  
Osteoporosis  
Post surgery rehabilitation  
Posture (work place/ office ergonomics)  
Rehabilitation  
Shin splints  
Sports injuries prevention, treatment and advice  
Stress management  
Stroke rehabilitation  
Tennis elbow  
Whiplash and neck pain