Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA)

Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) The Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) is a dynamic health care professional organization with

In 1920, Enid Graham, a most remarkable Canadian physiotherapist, fought for and received Dominion Charter for the CPA. From 1939 to 1944, Graham chaired the Canadian Military Affairs Committee and succeeded in securing the granting of officer rank to all CPA physiotherapists who volunteered for overseas duty during World War II. Of the 340 qualified physiotherapists in Canada, 138 volunteered for overseas duty, were paid and had privileges equal to male volunteers of similar rank. Enid Graham is to the profession of physiotherapy in Canada what
Florence Nightingale was to the profession of nursing worldwide. She was a visionary, a true leader and the ultimate
champion for the profession as it has evolved. On December 31, 1993, with the proclamation of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and the Physiotherapy Act, physiotherapists were recognized by the provincial government as one of a restricted number of self-governing health care professions. The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is the regulatory and disciplinary body for physiotherapists in Ontario. From its inception, OPA has been a strong voice for the profession because of physiotherapists' commitment to work together through a united professional association.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the recent announcement about the pending scope of practice implementation fo...
09/26/2025

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with the recent announcement about the pending scope of practice implementation for physiotherapists in Ontario. We are equally excited about these next steps and want to assure you that we will share additional information as soon as it becomes available to us.

Following the announcement, the Government of Ontario opened a public consultation on scope of practice for a number of regulated health professions and included the authority for physiotherapists to order diagnostic imaging, a significant milestone that furthers OPA’s and members’ dedicated advocacy efforts dating back to 2009.

The Government of Ontario has released a consultation on the proposed changes to scope of practice closing on November 3, 2025. We are actively collecting feedback from the physiotherapy community. Visit our website to learn three ways you can add your voice: https://www.opa.on.ca/2025/09/23/scope-of-practice-update/

Your patients benefit when you keep learning. Review upcoming fall courses for the physiotherapy community, which provid...
09/20/2025

Your patients benefit when you keep learning. Review upcoming fall courses for the physiotherapy community, which provide opportunities to expand your skills, deepen your expertise, and stay current in a rapidly evolving profession. Browse the course listings: https://www.opa.on.ca/professional-development/courses/

Membership matters because your voice matters. By joining, you help strengthen physiotherapy’s voice in Ontario, advocat...
09/18/2025

Membership matters because your voice matters. By joining, you help strengthen physiotherapy’s voice in Ontario, advocating for better access, stronger recognition, and the future of our profession.

Learn more about renewing your OPA membership, or joining the association: https://together.wearept.ca/renew-your-membership/

09/17/2025

A message from OPA President Courtney Bean on the heels of the latest scope announcement by the Ministry of Health.

We are pleased to share that today the Government announced proposed changes to expand scope of practice for physiothera...
09/17/2025

We are pleased to share that today the Government announced proposed changes to expand scope of practice for physiotherapists. For physiotherapists, proposed scope expansion enables ordering of diagnostic imaging further enabling our ability to diagnose. OPA has long advocated for these changes so that people in Ontario have timely access to care. We are pleased to see this progress and OPA is committed to continue to advocate to take scope expansion across the finish line.

The government has recognized that scope expansion provides more timely access to care for people when they need it most. Supporting and enabling physiotherapists to work to the full extent of their training and expertise will further contribute to the optimal use of Ontario’s health human resources. The regulation changes for physiotherapists are straightforward and within the Ministry’s authority undercurrent legislation, and we look forward to working with the Government to complete this important work during this fall. Read the news release: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006476/ontario-taking-next-steps-to-improve-health-care-access

Happy 2025!Today we recognize the physiotherapists whose dedication helps people move with confidence, regain independ...
09/17/2025

Happy 2025!

Today we recognize the physiotherapists whose dedication helps people move with confidence, regain independence, and live pain-free. From hospitals to community clinics, long-term care to home care, your expertise in movement and recovery transforms lives every single day.

Thank you for restoring mobility, promoting wellness, and empowering Ontarians to live life to the fullest.

Don't forget to secure your seat at Physio North 2025!Join the Northern Ontario District of OPA this October at Cedar Me...
09/14/2025

Don't forget to secure your seat at Physio North 2025!

Join the Northern Ontario District of OPA this October at Cedar Meadows Resort in Timmins for a day of learning, connection, and professional growth. The theme for this year is “Caring for Oneself”, emphasizing the need to take care of ourselves to take care of our patients.

✨ What’s included:

- Engaging sessions led by expert speakers
- District AGM
- Networking with peers from across Northern Ontario

There will also be a Pre-Conference Mulligan Masterclass the day before the event. Learn more and register: https://www.opa.on.ca/event/physio-north-2025/

Congratulations to all outgoing physiotherapy students, recent graduates, and new-to-practice clinicians! This is an exc...
09/12/2025

Congratulations to all outgoing physiotherapy students, recent graduates, and new-to-practice clinicians! This is an exciting milestone in your journey, and we recognize that it can also be a time filled with questions and uncertainty, especially with the recent changes to the examination and registration process in Ontario.

This guide will help you navigate the transition based on your specific situation: https://www.opa.on.ca/2025/09/04/navigating-exam-registration-changes-your-complete-guide/

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Toronto, ON
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