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Physiotherapists graduate with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) and obtain specialized
knowledge through focused clinical experience in their Practice Area(s)
Many physiotherapists have also earned post-graduate credentials granted by a certifying organization; these
credentials are listed in the following guide and in the Find a Physio database with*.
CHRONIC PAIN Physiotherapists treat complex chronic pain conditions using current
scientific understanding of pain and evidence based pain management
techniques including self-management techniques.
HANDS Physical Therapy treatment of injury or disease of the areas from the
*CHT, Certified Hand Therapist hands to the shoulders using exercise, manual therapy and splinting.
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Physiotherapy Areas of Expertise
HIPPOTHERAPY (Therapeutic Physiotherapists using equine movement to improve gross and fine
Horseback Riding) motor control, and to assimilate normal gain and posture for people of all
ages with neurological disorders.
HOME VISITS Physiotherapy provided in private homes long term care facilities. Also
look for additional areas of practice listed.
JOINT REPLACEMENT Physiotherapists increase patients mobility and help them return to an
REHABILITATION active life with postoperative rehabilitation.
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE Lymphatic drainage is a type of therapy that is intended to help the body
produce a free-flowing lymphatic system.
PERI-NATAL CARE Physical Therapy treatment for pre and post pregnancy conditions.
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Physiotherapy Areas of Expertise
SPORTS INJURY Physiotherapy treatment of sprains, strains, ligament tears and other
athletic injuries using techniques such as sport specific exercise, taping,
Level 1 - Sports Physiotherapy
Canada (SPC) Athletic injury bracing, laser, ultrasound, electrotherapy, and training program
emergency procedures development.
SPC Certificate - Certified in athletic
injury assessment and treatment
SPC Diploma - Credentialed Sports
Physiotherapist
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Physiotherapy treatment of discomfort, pain or degenerative joint disease
Dysfunction) in the jaw, muscle jaw function and neck and shoulder muscles such as
osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis in the jaw joint.
VAGINAL AND RECTAL PAIN Physiotherapy treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder prolapse and
uterine prolapse, and recovery from prostate surgery.
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