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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Advocated for COPD

November 27th, 2011

It was refreshing to read in the Dominion Post last week, a Doctor’s contribution on COPD, titled “Where There’s Smoke”.  Dr Chris Kalderimis, a Wellington GP was discussing how smokers Read More

Aged Care More Than Just Health

November 21st, 2011

At a recent forum, economist Tony Alexander discussed the growing “aged care industry”.  Not only will there be a niche role for physiotherapists in helping to keep older adults active Read More

The Employment Relationship

November 14th, 2011

Some physiotherapists want to work as independent contractors but others find a contract presented to them without too much discussion or negotiation. Whether it be an employment agreement or Read More

Retail Therapy

October 31st, 2011

A milestone for Christchurch was reached yesterday with the re-opening of part of the CBD in the new "pop-up" mall.  From the crowds who visited the mall, it seems retail therapy Read More

Rugby World Cup a Success

October 25th, 2011

Six weeks of Rugby World Cup is now over and New Zealanders are feeling rightly proud that both the event and the All Blacks were successful.  As game after game Read More

Benchmarking Your Business

September 25th, 2011

Benchmarking - a buzz word, a fashionable trend or a useful exercise.  Do you benchmark your business performance against others in the sector?  It is worthwhile to compare your financial statements with Read More

Sad Loss

September 18th, 2011

Physiotherapy Business : NZPPA is very saddened to learn of the passing of Upper Hutt Physiotherapist, George Matthews on 16 September.  George has given long service to the profession.  He Read More

Managing Internet Usage

August 7th, 2011

The new Copyright Amendment Bill has passed with effect from 1 September and employers are now responsible for any abuse of your internet connections by staff or contractors.  If they Read More

Employers fail to apply Trial Period correctly

July 31st, 2011

Two recent employment court cases have ruled in favour of employees, because their employers did not properly implement trial period requirements. In one case, the employer and employee did Read More