What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy keeps you moving!

Whenever mobility, independence and physical fitness are important, physiotherapy can help.

Physiotherapy:

• is primary health care (doctor's referral not necessary in British Columbia)
• helps you reach your maximum strength and movement potential, whether you're able-bodied or disabled
• provides preventive, diagnostic and rehabilitative services to help you achieve your optimal function after injury or disease
• involves you in setting your own treatment goals
• encourages your independence
• is a non-intrusive, cost-effective choice for managing your health

Training

Every practising physiotherapist in British Columbia has graduated from an accredited Canadian university degree program or its equivalent. They have completed a minimum of four years academic training and a clinical internship.

To practice in B.C., physiotherapists must be licensed by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia. The College sets and enforces educational and practice standards.