3 Websites Everyone in Physiotherapy Should Know about

At least once in a lifetime, with the complexity of our body, it's almost certain that every human being will suffer from an injury. Whether it be from an intense sport, from a trauma or from a work accident, most of our human machines will eventually need specific health care. This is where physiotherapy comes in handy. Indeed, physiotherapists are one of the allied health professionals with the abilities to heal muscular injuries and to reduce physical pain. They had to study two to three years in a CEGEP program related to Health Science, and then, four to five years at University to become a member of the profession. Once they obtain their master degree, they have the knowledge to diagnose a patient and to create an appropriate rehabilitation plan. In this sens, this listicle is a guide for a student entering in physiotherapy to a concrete physiotherapist. It's 3 websites that I judge relevant in the progression of the path of someone in this particular field of study.

1. Choose your University

//https://oppq.qc.ca/en/physiotherapy/the-two-professions/

The website of the OPPQ, "Ordre Professionel de la Physiothérapie du Québec", is the first one on my listicle, because it's the first step to discover this profession. Indeed, the first step to attend higher education is to choose a program, and then the establishment that fits the most with your interests and values. Fortunately, this website gives you access to all the Universities where you can apply to become a physiotherapist. You can also find a good deal of information about this profession if ever you're curious. Not to mention that they even created videos with real physiotherapists, so you can have different perspectives of the job. I believe it's a practical and useful website to nourish your curiosity and to find credible information for the process of university applications.

2. Travel the world as a physiotherapist

//https://www.abroaderview.org/programs/therapy-rehabilitation?gclid=CjwKCAjww5r8BRB6EiwArcckCyMOnQugVxvT1LCaZtDZTuHoT-6Jt3znDbXu__UeRWGPcHthKNefQRoCZFYQAvD_BwE

In my opinion, the second step in the achievement of a career is experience. Indeed, what's better once you graduated than to gain skills while volunteering abroad? That's the usefulness of the "a broader view" organization. They offer the opportunity to gain knowledge while helping people rehabilitate after severe accidents. Not to mention that therapy volunteers work with a variety of patients from different cultures. It's a unique way to learn about healthcare in other countries. It's obviously an investment of time, because the main purpose of this cause is to help poor countries, which means that you won't receive a concrete salary. But what's the worth of money, when you can gain so much in experience and in knowledge?

3. Become a CPA member

//https://physiotherapy.ca/about-physiotherapy

I believe that subscribing to the website of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is the final step in order to be the best professional in this field. Indeed, CPA gives you the opportunity to keep your knowledge up to date. They organize various events and assemblies to gather the advancements of every member of the association. It's simply an interesting way to share your experience, and to keep learning despite the age. Not to mention that they even publish magazines a few times during the year. Again, I couldn't think of better ways to maintain credibility and professionalism. It's the last item on my listicle because I believe it's like the cherry on top of a sundae: the sundae's already great, but who would say no to perfection?