Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Society of Pakistan

The Sports and Musculoskeletal Society of Pakistan (SMSP) was established in 2024 with the primary objective of advancing Sports Injuries Treatment, Management and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Podiatry, Biomechanical Assessment, and Diagnostic & Interventional Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedics Ultrasound within the country. 

Operating under the umbrella of the Sports and Musculoskeletal Society (SMPS), the forum is deeply committed to fostering the growth and development of the physiotherapy, advance practice particularly in the fields of MSK, orthopaedics and sports, and continually striving for excellence.

The SMSP will act with integrity and loyalty to members at all times. SMSP values the integration of evidence, clinical reasoning, and therapeutic skills in practice. The aim of SMSP is professional unity, fair and democratic governance, meaningful cooperative associations, and affiliate programs to grow which ultimately benefits members. 

The SMSP operates with a clear mission and well-defined strategies for its members. These strategies aim to enhance performance, exert operational control over goal achievements, and work on growth projects within specified timelines. 

The mission of SMSP includes:

1. Professional advocacy is a key focus, supporting members in the profession with statutory organisations and ensuring continuing professional care. 
2. Building relationships in communities based on the highest levels of clinical care and performance.
3. Leading and innovating evidence-based practice in rehabilitation, injuries management, and diagnostic tools such as ultrasound.
4. Promote movement for all, encapsulating principles such as Identity, Quality, Collaboration, Value, Innovation. These principles outline the vision for the profession and society when achieved.
5. Commitment is ingrained in independent physiotherapy practitioners, embracing best practice standards, generating and disseminating evidence, and demonstrating continuing competence. 
6. Transforming society by optimising movement to improve the human experience. Maintaining and progressing a dynamic and successful Physiotherapy Practice by providing patients with a service of excellence.