Strategic Partners - Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Canadian Physiotherapy Association Strategic Partners

CPA’s strategic partnerships range from simply believing in what an organization stands for, to collaborating on projects like:

Promoting the role of physiotherapy in key health issues
Supporting initiatives of partner organizations
Developing content to inform the public about healthy, active lifestyles

At CPA, we’re always on the lookout for organizations that share our vision of promoting healthy, active lifestyles for Canadians. To learn more, please contact us.

1) Physiotherapy Partners

CPA is a member of several physiotherapy partnerships, through which we provide input and collaborate on a range of issues affecting physiotherapy.

These three groups, along with CPA, form the National Physiotherapy Advisory Group. The NPAG promotes the provision of quality physiotherapy services and positive health outcomes for Canadians through collaboration and communication on matters of mutual interest affecting physiotherapists and physiotherapy in Canada.

2) World Confederation of Physical Therapists

3) American Physical Therapy Association

4) Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro)

1) Other Health Care Partners

CPA works with a number of other health care organizations to enhance understanding of the importance of rehabilitation and mobility, and to improve Canada’s health systems.

Organizations for Health Action (HEAL)

As part of the ‘G8’ health associations group, including:

2) Canadian Concussion Collaborative

3) Cochrane Canada

4) Exercise is Medicine Canada

5) GLA:D Canada

GLA:D® is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark has shown a reduction in the progression of symptoms by 32%. Other outcomes include a reduction in pain intensity, reduced use of joint-related pain killers, and fewer individuals on sick leave.