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Physiotherapist Carolyn Emery, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Calgary, is the lead author of a study that has the attention of Hockey Canada. Read more
In Just Wright, Queen Latifah stars as a physiotherapist with hip-hop star Common as an injured basketball player. Disregarding the ethical issues that arise in the movie as Hollywood creative license, this romantic comedy works as a great marketing device for the physiotherapy profession. Read more
If you enjoy reading Best Health or Reader's Digest magazine from time to time, you'll enjoy the May issues all the more when you find the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's paid advertisement inside. Read more
The Globe and Mail painted an alarming picture of the rehabilitation crisis in Haiti in an article published April 29. The online article, “Haiti’s dearth of rehabs [sic] and therapists sets off alarm bells” features interviews with Mike Landry, PT, PhD and Shaun Cleaver, PT, MSc, both of whom are members of CPA’s International Health Division. Read more
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association welcomes Duncan Sinclair, PhD, DVM, to its Board of Directors, effective July 2010. Read more
We’ve known for years that a physiotherapy exercise program improves mood and well-being in the general population. Now there is strong research to show that new mothers can gain specific benefits, too. Read more
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) has awarded physiotherapist Shaun Cleaver its fifth annual Golden Apple Award. HVO created this award to recognize the extraordinary educational contributions of volunteers to international program sites. Read more
Here’s a story that all Canadian physiotherapists and their patients can support from the March 18, 2010, issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal article, "Stroke rehabilitation services inadequate.". Read more
In this inspiring piece about CPA physiotherapist Kent Kobelka from Calgary and Jan Hudec, a member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Rick introduces Canadians to the story of how Kent helped Jan through six knee surgeries to make a comeback to the slopes and Olympic competition. Read more
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association is making physiotherapy more visible and accessible to Canadians starting today with the launch of a national advertising campaign. The ads break during the Olympic Games from Vancouver on the CTV news network. With the theme “these hands,” the commercial message shows the diversity of the physiotherapy profession and gives good guidance to Canadians on how to find a physiotherapist. Read more
As of mid January, over 25 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine have been distributed across the country. Since the start of the vaccine campaign, a total of 5,944 adverse events have been reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), which is responsible for monitoring the safety of the three types of vaccine. Read more
More physiotherapists are available to help Canadians of all ages, according to a new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. The report, Physiotherapists in Canada, 2008, provides a snapshot of these university-educated professionals and where they deliver their personal hands-on care across the country. Read more
More than $65,000 in grant and scholarship funding is available in 2010 through the Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada's annual awards program. Read more
When it comes to clinical practice, professionals need protection and CPA is bringing new thinking to malpractice insurance for physiotherapists. Read more
Professionals across the country who belong to CPA gain a competitive advantage over their peers in many ways. For example, CPA’s Cost of Business survey yields valuable information and has a direct effect on compensation for physiotherapist services. Read more
Physiotherapy Canada continues to gain international exposure. Two articles from the fall 2009 issue were recently selected to appear on a unique Showcase website compiled by the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors. Read more
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) recently launched a year-long campaign to generate awareness about musculoskeletal pain and its impact on patients. Read more
Peace Warrior, a documentary about the rehabilitation of Canadian solider Captain Trevor Green, has won a Gemini award. CPA member Lori Gartner, who works at the Halvar Johnson Centre for Brain Injury in Alberta, was involved in Captain Green’s care. Read more
The world has watched with horror as the damage to Haitians, visitors and their country in the wake of the recent earthquake becomes more visible every day. Thousands of people have suffered fractures, amputations, spinal cord injuries, trauma or burns. Handicap International has put out a call to physiotherapists worldwide to volunteer their skills. In a posting on the WCPT website, Marc-Andre Peltzer, their Emergency Co-ordinator, requests that any physiotherapist who is “interested and available for a quick start for a period of 2 to 3 weeks” contact Handicap International. If you are able to volunteer, send your CV and offer of assistance to emergency@handicap.be Read more
Imagine our surprise to find physiotherapy referred to as “voodoo” in the Globe and Mail this morning. It turns out that the source of the article was the New York Times but that did not deter Canadian Physiotherapy Association President Alice Aiken, PT, PhD, from making an immediate response. Read more
With the launch of a national advertising campaign pending for February 2010, CPA is working harder than ever to make physiotherapy more accessible to all Canadians. Read more
The Interprofessional Caseload Management Tool continues to progress thanks to the joint collaboration of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), and the Canadian Association of Speech-language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA). A draft caseload management tool has been developed and will be sent to the Advisory Committee as a pilot prior to broad circulation. Read more
One benefit of belonging to a professional association is the opportunity to network with and learn from those members who demonstrate excellence and leadership. CPA’s national awards allow members to acknowledge leaders in physiotherapy and recognize their enriching, inspiring contributions. Read more
CPA welcomed a record number of student members to the association this year. These future leaders bring a spirit of youthful inquiry and energy to the profession. Read more
Congratulations to Mary Solomon and Doreen Sharpe who recently received the Community Action Award from Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley. They were among 19 people to receive the honour which recognizes individuals who have been instrumental in creating positive change for Ontarians with disabilities. Read more
On November 25, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health. Among the key content delivered was a solid case for immediate changes to the Public Service Healthcare Plan that would facilitate direct access to physiotherapists in order to realize significant efficiency and cost savings. Read more
On November 30, Ontario Bill 179 passed its Third Reading with unanimous support. Known as the “Regulated Health Professions Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009,” Bill 179 includes significant changes to the legislated scope of practice for Ontario physiotherapists. Read more
The federal government has announced that foreign trained workers in 15 fields, including physiotherapy, will know within a year whether their credentials will allow them to work in their chosen profession in Canada. Read more
CPA members looking for a calendar that they can post with professional pride will want to check out the CPA 2010 calendar series. Read more
CPA member Jennifer (Baker) Denys is a physiotherapist at Canada’s prestigious National Ballet School where the cream of the crop train to become some of the best professional ballet dancers in the country. Read more
CPA member Derek Debassige of Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario is one of the winners of the Waubtek Business Awards. Read more
With the arrival of winter and the opening of ski hills across the country in the next two weeks, the CPA is strongly encouraging all Canadians to wear helmets when skiing or snowboarding. Read more
Tyler Dumont, a physiotherapist in Surrey, BC, and CPA member, will have the honour of carrying the Olympic Torch on February 10, just two days before the start of the 2010 winter games. Read more
Physiotherapy Canada has been accepted into the PubMed Central index which is managed by the prestigious National Institutes of Health as a free, digital archive of the best available biomedical and life sciences journals. Read more
The Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) has been engaged in consultations with the Ontario government on its auto insurance strategy over the past year and sees reasons for optimism but also some concerns. Read more
Physiotherapy plays a significant role in bringing relief to men suffering from prostatitis. That was the main message in a television report broadcast on five Global stations across Canada over the weekend. Read more
A diluted hydrogen-based disinfectant can be safely used to disinfect beds and other vinyl-covered items in a clinic. Read more
While demand for inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services increases due to numerous factors, ongoing physiotherapy vacancies now exist across the country. Read more
Among the most significant outcomes was a consensus statement promoting worldwide patient self-referral to physiotherapy for more cost-effective care and improved public health. Read more
Canadian researchers at McMaster have reported results of one study which found that surgical masks appear to be as good as N95 respirators in protecting nurses against influenza. Read more
Jointly hosted by APTA, CPA and WCPT, this Summit will help professionals share international experiences. Read more
Global Television’s investigative journalism program 16:9 The Bigger Picture contacted CPA to comment on what is known as Cuevas Medek Exercise (CME). Read more
As responsible health care professionals, physiotherapists have a vital role to play in reducing the risk of infection and transmission of the H1N1 virus. Read more
In November 2008, CPA contacted senior Government of Canada officials regarding direct access to physiotherapy under the Public Service Health Care Plan. Read more
CPA’s promise is to build more awareness and appreciation for what physiotherapists do in our society. Read more
Read the latest copy of Physiotherapy Canada. The summer issue has even more articles of immediate clinical relevance. Read more
You may be inspired by a new initiative of the Quality Worklife Quality Healthcare Collaborative which has started an inventory of workplace cases. Read more
Being accessible and accountable to CPA members is important to us, which is why we’ve increased our member surveys and real-time communication this past year. Read more
By popular demand, Shirley Sahrmann’s renowned program, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement System Impairment Syndromes, will be returning once again. Read more