Resources by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA):

Answers to your common questions about physiotherapy, how it works and how to locate a physiotherapy service nearby.

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association teamed up with The Arthritis Society to develop this informative brochure about physical activity for people with arthritis. Descriptions are aided by photos of people with arthritis demonstrating various exercise techniques. More information and patient resources are available from The Arthritis Society.

Get the scoop on how to shovel snow safely and prevent injury.

Infomation on how to avoid a nasty fall on ice or snow.

Current wisdom about the use of hot and cold packs. Why hot and cold therapy work. When and how to treat your strains, sprains and minor injuries.

Ankle sprains are a common but painful injury that can happen in sports like running, soccer, basketball or volleyball, or simply by stepping unexpectedly onto an uneven surface. Learn how physiotherapy can help.

Learn about the different types of knee injury and how to speed recovery using physiotherapy.

Did you know that 70% of back problems begin during routine daily activities? Learn how to prevent an aching back.

Parents: help your child’s backpack make the grade! Advice for choosing, adjusting and loading a backpack.

Stroke is a significant cause of disability and weakness among Canadians. Learn how physiotherapy can help you or a loved one recover.

RSI affects about 2.3 million Canadians every year. Learn the signs and symptoms and some simple prevention techniques.

In this highly computerized world, more and more people of all ages are experiencing aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer for long periods of time.

More than one-third of Canada’s elderly population (ages 65 and older) fall each year. It’s estimated that 50 percent of those who fall will suffer moderate to severe injuries such as sprains, hip fractures, or head traumas that permanently reduce their mobility and independence.

Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects both men and women, though it is more common in women. It is estimated that 10-30 per cent of all women experience incontinence at some point in their lives.

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue in the sole of the foot that supports the arch of the foot. When placed under excessive stress, the plantar fascia stretches too far and tears, resulting in inflammation.

The Description of Physiotherapy is the profession’s official document describing what physiotherapists do, and how they contribute to Canadian Health Care.

Resources by the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC):

• About Physiotherapy
• Ankle Sprains
• Arthritis
• Back Pain
• Back Packs
• Biking
• Cell Phones
• Child Activity Habits
• Computer Habits
• Gardening
• Getting Fit
• Golfing
• Helmets and Head Injuries
• Hot-Cold Therapy
• High Tech Injuries
• Inactivity
• Incontinence
• Knee Injuries
• Laptops
• Lymphedema
• Osteoporosis
• Pain
• Physiotherapy Direct Access Benefits
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Postpartum
• Raking Leaves
• Repetitive Strain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Running
• Seniors Physical Activity
• Seniors Fall Prevention
• Shovelling Snow
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Sleep
• Soccer
• Staying Independent
• Stroke
• Travel Fit Tips
• Walking
• Workplace Injuries
• What do Physiotherapists do?