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What They Do |
Physiotherapists perform some or all of the following duties:
 | May provide consulting or education services. |
| Physiotherapists practice in a variety of clinical areas such as neurology, orthopedics, and cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disorders, which may include obstetrics, pediatrics, rheumatology, oncology, sports injuries, geriatrics, and the treatment of patients with burns or in the field of ergonomics. |
| Assess patients' physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests |
| Establish treatment goals with patients based on physical diagnoses |
| Plan and implement programs of physiotherapy including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, the use of electro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment and hydro-therapy |
| Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly |
| Communicate with referring physician and other healthcare professionals regarding patients' problems, needs and progress |
| Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals |
| Develop and implement health promotion programs for patients, staff and the community |
| May conduct research in physiotherapy |
| May teach at university level. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Health care and social assistance |
100.0% |
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Physiotherapists work for/in:
| Hospitals and clinics |
| Industry/sport organizations |
| Rehabilitation centres, extended care facilities, and community health organizations |
| Private practice |
| Universities |
| Government |
| Associations |
| The unionization rate (61%) is above the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Therapy and Assessment Professionals are found in British Columbia and Quebec while the lowest concentrations are inPrince Edward Island and Newfoundland. |
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