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 [...]
In June, the federal government passed new legislation making September 30 a federal statutory holiday commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The designation of this day is in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and is meant to honour survivors, their families, and communities. It also [...]
June is Pride Month in Canada. We celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ communities and affirm that discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression will not be tolerated. Show solidarity by updating your social media profile picture to the Pride flag. Check out the Gov’t of Canada Toolkit . As a member organization, [...]
June is Seniors Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is “Stay safe, active and connected.” Equitable and timely access to rehabilitation is critical to the health of seniors so they can stay safe, active and connected in their communities. We celebrate physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants and students who do so much every day to contribute [...]
We are beyond saddened by the horrific hate crime and Islamophobia that has taken a colleague physiotherapist Syed Salman Afzaal and family members in London, Ontario. OPA stands with the Muslim community in this difficult time and condemns hate crimes, racism and Islamophobia – they have no place in our communities or anywhere and [...]
June is National Indigenous History Month and we honour and celebrate the history, culture and diversity of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. The remains of 215 children were recently discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation. This tragedy shows us that we have a long way to [...]
In honour of Black History Month, we celebrate Black physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants over our history that have changed lives and contributed to the profession and the Association as member volunteers, clinical experts, leaders, educators and researchers. For more information surrounding Black History Month, the Ontario Black History Society has several resources including a [...]
The following statement was released by OPA on Friday, June 5, 2020 on social media.
I am a registered physiotherapist working in geriatric rehab and general medicine in a rehabilitation hospital in Toronto. The majority of patients we see are medically complex with numerous co-morbidities, often coming under our care with either a pre-existing wound or being at high risk of developing wounds. Having an ulcer highly affects our [...]
Phyllis Carleton, a life time member of the OPA, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 28, 2019 with family and friends. Phyllis graduated from the University of Toronto in Occupational Therapy in 1940, after serving in World War II (WWII). During WWII, she served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in England. She [...]
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