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Introduction to physiotherapy

Physical Therapy. therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and

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Introduction to physiotherapy

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    1. Introduction to physiotherapy Presented by Anna Wojcik B.Sc.PT Royal Victoria Hospital

    2. Physical Therapy therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training—called also physiotherapy Merriam-Webster’s definition

    3. How to become a physiotherapist? Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) (non-practicing) 90 credit program Requirement: letter attesting to 50 hours of work related to physical therapy Masters of Science, Applied (Physical Therapy) 58-credit degree program that includes one thousand hours of fieldwork education over 5 semesters. Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0

    4. For undergraduates Direct application to the Professional Masters in Physical Therapy (must complete a qualifying year) Requirements: minimum GPA of 3.0 Letter attesting to 50 hours of work related to physical therapy

    5. Pursuing your studies three graduate degrees in Rehabilitation Sciences MSc (nonthesis) MSc (thesis) PhD many courses are available throughout the year

    6. Different work settings Hospitals Rehabilitation centers Private clinics Home visits (CLSC) On the road CHSLD

    7. Different clientele Paediatrics Geriatrics Athletes Regular adult population

    8. Branches of physical therapy Neurology E.g. MNH, IRM Orthopaedics In hospital and private clinics Cardio respiratory Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal Hospital

    9. Job availability Physiotherapists are in high demand! Part time vs. full time Contracts vs. long-term

    10. What is the schedule like? In private clinics: it depends on the setting, but usually 2 shifts, i.e. early am and late pm In a hospital (MUHC): Monday to Friday (flexible hours) weekends normally off as well as holidays (13 days) 4 weeks vacation & 9 sick days In rehab centers: similar to hospital setting

    11. Salary For newly qualified physical therapists the starting salary is around 36000$ annually (in Quebec) It differs in a private setting Different across Canada

    12. Physical therapy at the MUHC on 10 Medical Organization of my day Reading patients’ charts Working with the multidisciplinary team Documenting Communicating with rehabilitation centers, CHSLD, family members etc. Attending Grand rounds

    13. Any questions

    14. References http://www.mcgill.ca/spot/ http://www.physiotherapy.ca/ http://www.oppq.qc.ca/ http://www.alliancept.org/

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