André Riopel is a physiotherapist, competitive cyclist, and inventor of the ViscusTM. André Riopel, BSc PT invented and perfected a momentum propelled therapeutic pedalling device called Viscus TM. Combining two of his passions – cycling and physiotherapy – Riopel’s device, and its development was featured in Northern Ontario Business. André says "the concept for [...]
June is Pride Month and we celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Ontario and in our physiotherapy community. In addition to celebrating diversity and love in all its forms, we honour the achievements so far to end discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression this Pride Season and commit to the ongoing [...]
Tiffany Tiu is a student, researcher and Paincast podcast developer. "I am an enthusiastic physiotherapy student at the University of Toronto (UofT). Apart from enjoying my studies, I am passionate about evidence-based practice and pain advocacy. I co-chair the Pain Science Division (PSD) Student committee and conduct research at the Biomechanics of Orthopaedic Sports [...]
Amanda Morin is an OPA member, Physiotherapist, and now children's book author. 'Last year I published a children's book 'Move with Nature'. It is an exercise routine from head to toe to have children develop their gross motor skills! The entire story was inspired by my work in South Africa where I provided exercise [...]
Jennifer George is an OPA member, podcaster, author and Physiotherapist. "I've been a practicing Physiotherapist (PT) since 2007, which is when I also became a caregiver to my chronically ill father. Throughout my career and caregiving, I saw both sides of the healthcare system - as a clinician and as a family member & [...]
Robert Cusinato is a long-standing physiotherapist member and dedicated volunteer who won OPA's Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2019. We are pleased to feature him in our inaugural 'Member in the News' column, and share his words about his life, career and community. "In June, 1997, my dream came true. I graduated from the University [...]
September 30 is a federal statutory holiday commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is also a recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. On this day people across the country wear orange shirts to honour children who [...]
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s a chance to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to reconciliation. Learn more about National [...]
Happy Pride Month! This June, we celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ communities and affirm that discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression will not be tolerated. As a member organization, OPA continues on our journey to learn and live our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Find out how you can celebrate [...]
This February we celebrate Black physiotherapists, physiotherapy residents and physiotherapist assistants and their contributions over history to the health of Ontarians and our communities. We look forward to sharing four articles from Black physiotherapists and an internationally educated candidate seeking registration as a physiotherapist in Canada in our print member newsletter, Physiotherapy Today and [...]
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