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SPREAD THE WORD

Why physiotherapy matters and how you can help share the message.

During National Physiotherapy Month, members across Ontario help raise awareness about the impact of physiotherapy on patients’ lives and throughout the healthcare system.

Use the resources below to tell the story in your sphere of influence: share key messages, highlight patient success stories, and show why physiotherapy matters.

See how you can participate in 2026 below!

2 options to get involved in 2026

We Want to Feature our Members

Every year, the Ontario Physiotherapy Association highlights the personal experiences of its members and the impact they make in their communities.

Take advantage of two options to get involved in 2026. 

option 1: HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Tag us in your social post

Post a photo of yourself and/or your work team in May. Your photo may include what your workplace or community is doing for National Physiotherapy Month, or any other pictures with your PT and/or PTA team. Post on Instagram (not stories), LinkedIn, or Facebook. Tag OPA with both #npm2026 and #wearept. OPA will share your post on social media and/or in other OPA communications. Every OPA member who tags OPA or submits their picture and information is automatically entered into the $100 gift card draw. 
option 2: HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Submit your your picture to OPA

Not on social media? Fill out the form below and we’ll share it for you! We may also include your picture in other OPA communications. Every OPA member who tags OPA or submits their picture and information is automatically entered into the $100 gift card draw. 
submit your picture to opa

Share Your Photo with OPA

Complete the form below and we will post your picture(s) and text and tag your workplace. Be sure to follow us on social media to see the posts!

OPA NPM 2026 Submissions

"*" indicates required fields

Information to Post on Social Media

Name(s) of those in the picture(s) and their role (e.g. Jane Doe, Physiotherapist, John Doe, Physiotherapist Assistant)*
Include as many as 3 photos of yourself, your colleagues and your clinic/workplace. Ensure no logos or other organization identifiers are visible unless they are of your clinic/workplace and you have permission to include them.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 3.
    Include your workplace/professional Facebook, Instagram, and/or LinkedIn social media profiles so that we can tag you
    e.g. OPA's Facebook is: www.facebook.com/OntarioPT/
    Confirm you are an OPA member*
    Please confirm your agreement to OPA identifying you publicly on our communications platforms (social media, website, email, print) as an OPA/CPA member.*

    Contact Information (not to be published)

    Name (Person completing this form)*
    Email*
    I hereby grant to the Ontario Physiotherapy Association (OPA) the right to use my submission and photography and use my picture, photograph, video, silhouette and other reproductions of my physical likeness in connection with any OPA marketing or communications activities. I hereby grant to Ontario Physiotherapy Association, its successors, assigns and licensees the perpetual right to use, as you may desire, all writing, video and photography submitted, and the right to use my name or likeness in or in connection with the exhibition, advertising, exploiting and/or publicizing of the picture and writing. I agree that I will not assert or maintain against Ontario Physiotherapy Association, your successors, assigns and licensees, any claim, action, suit or demand of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to those grounded upon invasion of privacy, rights of publicity or other civil rights, or for any reason in connection with your authorized use of my writing or photography submitted to be published via email, website or social media profiles of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association. I have received permission from any other individuals other than myself included in the picture(s) to share their image and likeness. I have received permission to include any logos or other identifiers of the organization in the picture(s). I hereby certify and represent that I am over 18 years of age and have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect thereof.*
    HOW TO GET INVOLVED

    Share patient stories from the Physiotherapy Matters campaign

    Visit the public-facing Physiotherapy Matters campaign page to watch real patient stories. Share these stories on social media and with your networks to help raise awareness of the value and impact of physiotherapy.
    Key messages & talking points

    Common questions about physiotherapy and how to answer them.

    This messaging may be helpful when connecting with patients, engaging with local media, or creating posts during National Physiotherapy Month. The clearer we tell the story of physiotherapy, the greater the impact we can make.

    Physiotherapy is a recognized, evidence-based health profession. Physiotherapists play a crucial role in the health of individuals and populations throughout the healthcare system and across their lifespan.

    Physiotherapy is essential for health and well-being. Physiotherapists assess and diagnose injuries and conditions. They also treat and can help prevent injuries or re-injury. Physiotherapists help manage chronic conditions.

    Physiotherapists work in every part of the health system. Whether patients require home care, physiotherapy in their community, or are currently in a hospital, long-term care facility, or a rehabilitation centre, everyone can access a physiotherapist. All physiotherapists in Ontario are registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and can easily be found by searching for “physiotherapy” in your area.  

    • Heart and lung disease-related sequelae
    • Musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains and fractures 
    • Stroke, brain injury, spinal cord and nerve injury
    • Cancer-related sequelae
    • Incontinence and pelvic dysfunction 
    • Chronic pain
    • Pre-operative preparation and post-surgery recovery, for example, in joint-replacement
    • Chronic conditions including diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis