The Top Ten Benefits of Physiotherapy

Excited to share our brand new infographic on physiotherapy treatment in Canada with all of you!

First – a little bit of history on Physiotherapy as a profession in Canada. Physiotherapy in Canada has a rich history, dating back to the end of World War I. At the time, the need for physiotherapy was driven by the return of wounded soldiers, many of whom were in need of some form of physical rehabilitation. The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) was established in 1920.

Today there are over 20,000 physiotherapists in Canada, of which ~7,000 practice in Ontario. Approximately half of our physiotherapists work in private practices, with others can be found working in hospitals, community health centres, residential care and assisted-living facilities and workplaces.

Did you know that many Canadians are eligible to have physiotherapy services reimbursed by their health insurance provider. No referral is required to see a physiotherapist, although some health insurance providers require a physician referral for reimbursement.

What do you think of our new infographic? We plan to produce a number of these infographics focusing in on different healthcare professionals and trends. Which profession or topic would you like to see us feature next?