ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY

ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

WHAT IS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST? Physiotherapists apply knowledge, skills and judgement to promote health and to assess and break down the barriers that restrict physical function. ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY? • 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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

WHAT DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS DO? Generally, there are three main areas of healthcare that PTs study and practice. • Cardiorespiratory • Neurology • Orthopaedics ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

PT EDUCATION IN CANADA • 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. • ALL ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY PTs are committed to life long learning and grow their skills through continuing education programming post-graduation. ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

WHAT DO PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS STUDY? 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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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 ONTARIO PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION

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