The Physiotherapy Standards Framework provides the foundation for the regulation of physiotherapy in Aotearoa New Zealand. This framework outlines the minimum expectations members of the public should have of individual practitioners and the profession as a whole.

If you or a family member has had an experience with a physiotherapist that does not meet the expectation of this framework you may wish to raise a concern or complaint here.

This framework consists of three key documents:

1. The Aotearoa New Zealand Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

2. The Physiotherapy Standards

3. The Physiotherapy practice thresholds

These Thresholds came into effect for practitioners on 1 January 2024 and will come into effect for physiotherapy schools on 1 January 2025.

You can familiarise yourself with the changes by reading the Summarised highlights for Aotearoa New Zealand context here and by watching the video below.

The Thresholds for the educational institutions which are current until 1 January 2025 are here.