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    Physiotherapists promote health and assess physical function. They focus on evaluating, restoring, and maintaining movement and relieving pain without drugs or surgery. Physiotherapists work in various settings like hospitals, clinics, long-term care homes, and more. They study areas like cardiorespiratory, neurology, and orthopedics. Becoming a physiotherapist requires a master's degree and passing competency exams.

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    O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    W H AT I S A P H YS I OT H E R A P I S T ?

    Physiotherapists apply knowledge, skills and


    judgement to promote health and to assess and
    break down the barriers that restrict physical
    function.

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    W H AT I S P H YS I OT H E R A PY ?

    • Physiotherapy focuses on evaluating,


    restoring and maintaining physical function.
    • Physiotherapists are physical rehabilitation
    experts who assess and improve movement
    and relieve pain.
    • Physiotherapy treatments do not involve
    drugs or surgery.

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N
    PHYSIOTHERAPISTS CAN WORK IN MANY SETTINGS, INCLUDING:

    • Hospitals
    • Clinics
    • Universities & Research Centres
    • Long-Term Care Homes
    • Schools
    • Under Developed Nations
    • Community Health Organizations

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    W H AT D O P H YS I OT H E R A P I S T S D O ?

    Generally, there are three main areas of healthcare


    that PTs study and practice.

    • Cardiorespiratory

    • Neurology

    • Orthopaedics

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    Cardiorespiratory PT
    Physiotherapists working in a cardiorespiratory setting may see the following types
    of patients:

    • Heart and lung disease

    • Heart and lung transplants

    • Pre and post cardiac surgery

    • Trauma (ICU)

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    Neurology PT
    Physiotherapists in the neuro field may work with the following patient populations:

    • Stroke

    • Central nervous system disease

    • Traumatic brain injury

    • Spinal cord injury

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    Orthopaedic PT
    Physiotherapists in an orthopaedic setting may work with these types of patients:

    • Workplace injuries

    • Athletic injuries

    • Amputees

    • Pre and post joint injury

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    JOB TRENDS

    • Job availability is good

    • Flexibility in choosing patient populations,


    location and hours

    • As baby boomer population ages, the demand


    for physiotherapists increases

    • Salary varies depending on years of


    experience and public vs. private sector

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    P T E D U C AT I O N I N C A N A DA

    • PTs who study in Ontario must complete a


    Master of Science in Physical Therapy.

    • PT programs offer hands-on learning, lectures


    and small working groups.

    • PTs are required to complete a minimum of


    1, 000 clinical hours.

    • PTs are committed to life long learning and


    grow their skills through continuing education
    programming post-graduation.

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    W H AT D O P H YS I OT H E R A PY S TU D E N T S S T U DY ?

    Physiotherapy students take courses in:

    • Anatomy

    • Physiology

    • Pathology

    • PT assessments and treatment areas such


    as:
    • Paediatrocs
    • Geriatrics
    • Orthopaedics
    • Neurology
    • Cardiorespiratory
    • Special population

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    WHAT IS THE PHYSIOTHERAPY COMPETENCY EXAM?

    The Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) is administered by


    the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators. There are
    both written and clinical components of the exam. Candidates
    must pass both components to register with the College of
    Physiotherapists of Ontario.

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    IS PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR YOU?

    Are you…

    • Someone who enjoys learning?

    • Someone who works well with people?

    • A creative problem solver?

    • A team player?

    • Hardworking?

    • Rewarded by helping others?

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    WHAT IS THE OPA?

    The OPA is a branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy


    Association. The OPA is a non-profit organization
    dedicated to promoting the profession of
    physiotherapy through advocacy, professional
    development and career support.

    ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N


    GET IN TOUCH

    416 322 6866 1 800 672 9668

    55 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 210


    Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1G8
    opa.on.ca

    PRESE NTATIO N TITL E O N TAR I O PH YSI OT H ER APY A SSO C IAT IO N

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