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We’re stronger when we work together. The Canadian Physiotherapy Association helps physiotherapy professionals make real and lasting contributions to the health of Canadians.
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Federal Election 2025
In Spring 2025, the CPA launched a full campaign in advance of the Federal Election to ensure that the physiotherapy community’s perspectives were heard!
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Physiotherapy Scope of Practice
Optimizing Care for People in Canada
Together in consultation with physiotherapy professionals and profession leaders in Canada, the CPA has led the creation of a national scope of practice definition for the profession, including identification of the activities and skills practised by physiotherapists across Canada.
The Economic Impact of Physiotherapy in Canada
Prepared by: Deloitte Consulting
This report, prepared by Deloitte Consulting on behalf of the CPA, studies the clinical evidence for the cost-effectiveness of physiotherapy treatments and physiotherapy’s impact on the burden of illness. The analysis models the impact of physiotherapy interventions on patient outcomes and expansion of physiotherapy access on three specific diseases: osteoporosis, back pain, and coronary heart disease.
Inclusion of Foot Orthoses for Patients with Diabetes in the Diabetes Device Fund for Devices and Supplies
Empowering Physiotherapists to Order Diagnostic Imaging
Expanding Access to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Krissy Bell, Canadian Physiotherapy Association CEO, addresses the Senate Committee on Official Languages
Kayla Scott, Senior Director, Advocacy for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, addresses the Standing Committee on Finance
In August 2024, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association delivered three formal recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance that seek to optimize the role and expertise of physiotherapy professionals in Canada. Implementing these reforms would reduce wait times, improve equitable access and provide cost-effective, high-quality patient care.
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Submission by the Global Health Division
An essential voice in pandemic prevention and planning is that of physiotherapy professionals. This was highlighted in a submission to the Standing Committee on Health regarding Bill C-293 by the Global Health Division of the CPA.
Submission by the Women's Health Division
Physiotherapy professionals play a crucial role in addressing a range of women’s health issues. In October 2023, the Women’s Health Division of the CPA submitted five recommendations to the Federal Standing Committee on Health.
Physiotherapy: A Treatment Plan for Canada's Health Care System
The Canadian healthcare system faces many challenges. Discover how the CPA is taking charge of highlighting the power of the physiotherapy profession to deliver innovation solutions.
Physiotherapists are primary health care professionals with a significant role in health promotion and treatment of injury and disease.
They combine their in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.
All physiotherapists registered to practice in Canada are qualified to provide safe and effective physiotherapy. They have met national entry-level education and practice standards, and have successfully passed a standardized physiotherapy competency examination prior to being registered with the college of physiotherapists in their province/territory.
More than 20,000 registered physiotherapists work in Canada, in private clinics, general and rehabilitation hospitals, community health centres, residential care and assisted-living facilities, home visit agencies, workplaces, and schools.