Manipulation
Summary
| Contact | Terry Smith, MACP, PO Box 6759, Westbourne, Dorset BH4 0DA |
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| admin@macpweb.org | |
| Website | http://www.macpweb.org |
| Area of interest | Manual therapy, standards of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, research/evidence base of musculoskeletal physiotherapy |
| Membership | Full 857 Associate 177 |
| CSP status | recognised group |
| Subscription details | £60.00 (includes Manual Therapy Journal) |
| Publications | Manual Therapy Journal (Elsevier) and Touch-Note (in-house magazine). |
| Who can join? | Physiotherapists require a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience to become MACP members: Full members are chartered physiotherapists, or the equivalent qualification for overseas physiotherapists, who have successfully completed a recognised postgraduate courseand attained the level required for entry to the MACP. Associate membership is for physiotherapists undertaking an MACP validated pathway leading to membership and is limited to a period of four years. Overseas physiotherapists who study for MACP in the UK can join as long as they are a CSP member OR they are a member of their country's governing body. Honorary membership may be granted to individuals who by their expertise or long term service have contributed to the development of the MACP. The names of these members are notified in the membership directory. |
| What is expected of members? | The MACP facilitates members' involvement in a wide range of activities including participating in research, teaching, mentoring, clinical education and book reviews. Information about members' interests and willingness to be involved are maintained on the MACP database. |
| How does the group support members' continuing professional development/lifelong learning? | The website is designed as an information point for both physiotherapists and members of the public. It includes contact details, MACP objectives, and the role of the MACP physiotherapist. There is a designated members area with information on events and courses, a downloadable members directory, research awards and bursaries and copies of published material eg guidance on testing for vertebro basilar insufficiency.
Peer support/mentorship Publications Courses which lead to membership of the MACP Overseas courses Conferences and study days A typical annual programme of events includes: the MACP AGM/conference (which may include international speakers); short courses (usually two-three days); a series of anatomy dissection and biomechanical workshops; a number of evening lectures/workshops. Members are canvassed for their suggestions for future courses, and are always welcome to join the committee to help organise and run future events. |
| How does the group promote research and evaluation? | Promoting research awareness The group gives annual awards to members to support research and the dissemination of research. MACP offers reduced conference fees and prizes for best presentations for those taking part in MACP conferences/AGMs. The group also has a database of MACP members involved in research. Research awards Published evidence-based material |
| Outcome measures | Group sub-committee looking at outcome measures for low back pain. |
| Useful information | Welcome packs and a directory of members plus MACP sweatshirts and poloshirts are available from the administrator. |
