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WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a health care profession directed at evaluating, restoring and maintaining physical function.

What Is A Physiotherapist?

Also known as physical therapists, physiotherapists have a detailed understanding of how the body works and are specially educated and trained to assess and improve movement and function, and to relieve pain. Physiotherapists promote good health by encouraging their clients or patients to improve and increase control over their own lives. There are more than 18,600 physiotherapists licensed to practice in Canada.

What Can A Physiotherapist Do For You?

• Assessment of movement, strength, endurance and other physical abilities.
• Assessment of the impact of an injury or disability on physical function.
• Assessment of physical preparation for work and sports.
• Program planning and education to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Individualized treatment of an injury or disability based on scientific knowledge and a thorough assessment of the condition, environmental factors and lifestyle.

A Physiotherapist’s Role In Your Health Care

Physiotherapists provide valuable health care for people throughout their life – from birth to old age.

For instance, physiotherapists can:

• Prevent and treat sports injuries;
• Restore and increase range of motion in joints;
• Increase co-ordination;
• Counsel and education in pre- and post-natal care;
• Design user-friendly homes and workplaces;
• Educate clients in the use of devices such as canes, crutches and wheelchairs;
• Help injured individuals return to work successfully.

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is the national voluntary professional association for physiotherapists. Established in 1920, CPA has more than 11,000 members represented by a national office in Toronto and branches in the ten provinces and the territories.

CPA's mission is to provide leadership and direction to the profession, foster excellence in education, practice and research and promote high standards of health in Canada. Physiotherapists who are members of CPA pledge to comply with the Association’s Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct.