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EDITORIAL: By SEPNZ President Blair Jarratt
Our latest edition to the SEPNZ bulletin brings us into the middle of the year. Our major event for this year is the joint SEPNZ and MZMPA symposium - Plinth to Podium on the 25th of September.
For the first time, these two special interest groups have collaborated to bring together a mixed media format of hosting International and National speakers in a one-day flagship event. You have the opportunity to be involved in this unique piece of Physiotherapy CPD history. Only one year ago, we would never have dreamed of having this opportunity, and I encourage you all as our members to engage in this event to help make it a success. In an example of the turning of time, accelerated by our virtual interface world - attendees of Plinth to Podium can be part of this symposium in person or virtually. To keep with the fundamental elements of learning, practical sessions, and social interaction with colleagues, we have virtual and live presentations, practical workshops, a social hour, and a dinner.
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Back to this Bulletin: we continue to expand on previous editions, delving into the diverse environments available for sports Physiotherapists. Our feature article from Alexis Pritchard walks us through her path to physiotherapy and contains some practical tips on mindset with our clients. I agree with Alexis on her comments around our words with clients and using the mind as a tool to aid recovery. Emma Lattey contributes with her last APP review (read on to find out why), discussing the American social media influencers and tips on who to follow. Our Bulletin is completed with an ASICS contribution from Anthony Ng, on Charcot Marie Tooth Disease and the Nimbus Lite V2 shoe and a clinical review comparing the effectiveness of treatments for patellofemoral pain.
If you are thinking of helping out SEPNZ - we would be interested to hear from you. We are on the hunt looking for a technically savvy and forward-thinking member with a strong interest in social media and apps for our next "APP reviewer".
Last but not least, there have been some changes in the SEPNZ executive since our previous Bulletin. Becs Longhurst has stepped down as chair of the Education committee, and Emma Lattey has taken up the chair role.
Becs has been a powerhouse for SEPNZ education for the past 5 years. She was instrumental in changing the narrative of our program, guiding the development of the final SEPNZ courses. Becs also started new initiatives, opening dialogue with APA to try and set up the first APA course in NZ. She launched the popular SEPNZ "student night," which ran successfully again this year. Becs rallied our course presenters, locked in dates and venues to get a cohesive education program, and saw through the first of our members to achieve the SEPNZ certificate. From the Executive and I, we thank you for all your hard work and wish you all the best in your future endeavours in Physiotherapy - you will be missed.
Enjoy this latest Bulletin. If you cannot join us in person in Auckland for Plinth to Podium - please join us virtually on the day. Early Bird finishes in August, and at the time of writing, this one workshop is already almost at capacity.
We will be back in another couple of months with the next bulletin but in the meantime, stay tuned to our social media for details and ticket sales to the 2021 Symposium - From Plinth to Podium.
Kind Regards Blair Jarratt SEPNZ President
