About Us
The Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) is a membership organisation of physiotherapists who have reached a recognised standard of excellence in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Their knowledge and practical skills ensures that all MACP Physiotherapists provides an excellent standard of care in examination, treatment and management for people with musculoskeletal problems.
The MACP has over 1200 full members (who have passed a stringent examination process) and associate members (undertaking post-graduate education leading to membership).
Our Purpose
"To support and advance musculoskeletal physiotherapy by defining standards, enabling clear career pathways and strengthening professional development."
Our Mission
"MACP strengthens the MSK physiotherapy community by defining and assuring standards, enabling clear career pathways and strengthening professional development."
Our Vision
"A profession where musculoskeletal physiotherapists are supported and recognised across their careers, delivering consistently high-quality care and improved outcomes for patients."
Strategy 2026 - 2030
The MACP has recently undergone its 5 year strategy review process - see the summary below:
MACP’s new strategic direction emerging is that it will position itself as:
A standards-led professional home that supports MSK physiotherapists across their full careers through clear pathways, recognised development and focused contribution to the profession.
Key strategic shifts:
· Endpoint recognition → Career pathways
· Selective entry → Structured belonging
· Broad activity → Focused priorities
· Implicit capacity → Explicit delivery discipline
What this means for members:
· clearer entry
· coherent progression
· better support
· maintained standards
See the full document here
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