If you have ever thought of becoming a physiotherapist, then this article is for you! In this article, you'll learn everything about what it's like to work in physiotherapy, what you'd do on a daily basis, where you would work, the studies you need, how much money you would make and much more.
Every day, you wake up with the one and only purpose of helping and healing others. It requires a lot of empathy and an ease at working closely with strangers. You have to keep a positive mindset at all times, create a proximity with your patients so that they feel safe around you all while being professional.
They rebuild the mobility, the autonomy and the strength of their patients. Whether it's from an injury (sport or traumatic for example), a surgery or old age, the physiotherapist cooperates with the patient to heal their pain all while being mindful of possible conditions unrelated with their injuries or their limitations. They're the ones who check the progress of the patient throughout the treatments, ask about symptoms, health history, and more.
It's normally a 9 to 5 job. Typically, physiotherapists take care of almost 10 clients per day, because the appointments don't last longer than an hour. If you work at a clinic, the number increases because you can multitask and start taking care of more than one patient at a time.
It varies between hospitals, private/public clinics, and even at the home of the patient (more in geriatric cases).
Becoming a physiotherapist requires a lot of studies, ambition and hard work. You have to study the whole human anatomy, biology, physics (biomechanics), pathology, psychology, and many more courses! As a student, you can also start internships in physiotherapy so that you can gain experience with real patients.
In Quebec, it varies between 31.25 to 54.91 bucks an hour. Those statistics were updated on November 19, 2025.
It's a constant renewal. You can take courses to stay up to date on new techniques, cooperate with colleagues who will teach you new things. Scientific articles can also be an effective way to refresh your knowledge because physiotherapy is a dynamic profession that is constantly evolving!
It's a really physical job. While trying to help the patient get better, you also have to make sure you're not in a position where you're bound to hurt yourself. In order to prevent that from happening, we learn in class how to watch our posture and ergonomics while treating a patient.
It's a really physical job, where the human proximity is an important part of it. You create a connection with the patient, all while helping them regain their autonomy in everyday life. Massages, palpation and other treatments won't be effective if made by a robot. Also, it's important to read the emotions of the patient, and a robot is incapable of reading non-verbal.
Physiotherapists retire around the age of 65, depending on their ability, force and energy to take care of someone.
To conclude, I'm in my second year of the technique of physiotherapy at Montmorency College and next year I'll become an intern at a clinic under the supervision of one of my teachers. After college, I will continue my studies at a university to get a bachelor in physiotherapy. I believe that in 5 years, I will achieve my goals.
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