Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy

A popular healthcare career choice is physiotherapy. A lot of people seem to find this to be a good fit for themselves if athletics have been a big part of their life. There are also a number of people who look to physiotherapy as an alternative to medical school

What Is a Physiotherapist (PT)?

• Someone that completes an extensive assessment that may include your health history, evaluation of pain and movement patterns, strength, joint range of motion, reflexes, sensation and cardiorespiratory status
• Examines relevant xrays, laboratory tests, medical records and surgical notes
• Establishes a diagnosis and works in partnership with you to develop individualized goals and treatment programs
  Physiotherapy treatment can include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, acupuncture, electrical modalities such as TENS or ultrasound, and work hardening.
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How To Apply

• There are 5 different PT schools in Ontario: McMaster, Ottawa, Toronto, Western, and Queen's
• All require a relatively high GPA. Most do not get in unless they have a GPA of 3.75+ (on a 4 point scale) in their last two years of university)
• Queen's has been known to accept people with lower averages (3.55+)
• All need reference letters and personal submissions
• All have interviews
• They all have courses you are required to take before applying. See the school websites for further details
• The application is done on ORPAS and is due early January

What's the Difference between a PT and an OT?
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