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Top 10 careers in physiotherapy

What are the top 10 careers in physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists assess their clients by planning and delivering individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and mobility; alleviate pain; and prevent physical dysfunction. They’re employed in clinics, extended-care facilities, hospitals, sports organizations, rehabilitation centres, or may work in private practice.

According to the Government of Canada, physiotherapy is “expected to face labour shortage conditions over the period of 2022–2031 at the national level,” and job opportunities in Canada on average are considered “good.”

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Bond physiotherapy student spends week with New Zealand Super Rugby franchise

What’s it like to be a Bond physiotherapy student?

Well, for one, you get to experience incredible clinical placements!

Take Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy student Dougal Hicks, for example. He’s spending his 10-week placement in New Zealand with the Chiefs, a professional rugby union.

The Bond DPT features up to 1,400 hours of learning in a clinical environment. Clinical practice experiences are designed to produce work-ready, entry-level graduates who are competent to practice across the lifespan in a range of environments and settings—including stunning New Zealand!

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Understanding Physiotherapy Licensing: How to Practice Physiotherapy in Canada

In Canada, you must have a license to call yourself a physical therapist or a physiotherapist—often abbreviated to PT or PHT. A license to practice physiotherapy is issued by organizations (regulatory colleges or regulators) in each province or territory.

The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) assists internationally trained physiotherapists get their Canadian licenses. They work on behalf of provinces who provide the license to practice (except Quebec, which has its own process).

Australia is world-renowned for its leading-edge physiotherapy research and practice. With such amazing programs, it’s no wonder that Australian graduate-entry physiotherapy degrees are highly sought after by Canadian university graduates with academic backgrounds in kinesiology, health sciences and human kinetics. And did you know that all the physiotherapy degrees OzTREKK represents are recognized by the CAPR?

Here's what to expect during the process!

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University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy celebrates 10 years

The University of Melbourne Doctor of Physiotherapy recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary of graduation. The DPT program commenced in 2011 with its first graduation cohort celebrated in December 2013, which included many Canadians!

The Doctor of Physiotherapy draws on the University of Melbourne’s reputation for excellence in teaching and research to inspire and enable students to become outstanding physiotherapists ready to excel as world-class leaders in their chosen field.

About the Doctor of Physiotherapy

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Melbourne, Victoria Duration: 3 years Semester intake: February

As a Doctor of Physiotherapy student, you will be a part of an active and energetic cohort of peers. Your interest in the human body and its abilities will be shared and supported by a diverse group of fellow students with a wide range of backgrounds, education and experiences.

You’ll experience the inner workings of the clinical schools and world-renowned facilities of the Melbourne medical precinct. Throughout your training, you will have access to unrivalled opportunities across a range of specialist areas such as cardio respiratory, pediatrics, musculoskeletal, and neurological physiotherapy practice.

Keep reading about the Melbourne DPT

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Physio Students: A Day in the Life in Adelaide, South Australia!

What’s it like to study physiotherapy in Australia?

First-year Master of Physiotherapy student, Madeline, recently took over the OzTREKK Instagram to share what a day in her life is like at Flinders University!

Here are some of the best questions from Madeline’s takeover, along with her answers.

Why did you want to study in Australia, and why did you choose Flinders University? Based off my four-year undergrad, I knew off the bat that I wasn’t really ready to go straight back into school in September. I sort of started the application process in Canada during my CASPer, then started looking pretty much immediately at schools in Europe and Australia.

And then Flinders, it’s actually sort of a funny story. I’d applied to other programs within Australia and they just weren’t really working out. I was having issues with getting everything processed, etc., and then I reached out to OzTREKK and they actually helped me with my application. It was sort of like a “meant to be” moment.

Keep reading!

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Why should Canadians consider Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program?

In May 2007, Bond University introduced Australia’s first entry-level Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree. The two-year program was developed in response to the critical shortage of qualified practitioners identified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and various State and Commonwealth health authorities.

The Bond DPT adopts a holistic problem-based learning approach adapted from the highly successful model developed by Canada’s McMaster University. By initially limiting the intake to 20 students and working extensively with their network of industry colleagues, Bond was able to guarantee high-quality clinical places for all students and ensure a one-on-one personalized approach to the academic learning process.

The two-year DPT at Bond is an accelerated degree, so the program runs through three semesters per year instead of just two, which means you’ll graduate a year ahead of the rest.

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What should you know before studying physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is an extremely popular program with Canadians, and we often have physio grads eager to cohost helpful webinars for prospective students. After all, who better to learn from than from someone who’s done it?

They have all the great advice!

One of the most frequent tips we hear from current physio students and graduates is, “Know your anatomy and physiology.”Learn more about Australian physiotherapy programs!

What OzTREKK students say about knowing anatomy

“It’s important I mention that Australian programs do not review any anatomy material that should be learned in undergrad. They wholeheartedly expect students to know their stuff from day 1, and the main piece of feedback we receive from students who commence the program is that they wish they reviewed their anatomy or studied more of it in undergrad, as they felt behind and it was a struggle. I like to encourage students to think of it more through the lens of ensuring that they know their stuff rather than ticking a box in order to gain entry into a program.”

“I can only say I wish I learned anatomy more before attending this program because professors here assume you know a lot about it.” Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy student

“Review your anatomy, make sure you assumed knowledge is up to date.” Macquarie University Doctor of Physiotherapy student

“I would suggest doing some [anatomy] review before starting because it with help with every class down here.” UQ Master of Physiotherapy Studies student

Get more physiotherapy student tips!

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Bond University Physiotherapy Students Work with World Surf League

As the official higher education partner of the World Surf League (WSL), Bond University can offer its physiotherapy students unmatched opportunities in one of the most exciting industries.

Every semester, Bond students have access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organization, including sport management, sports science, event management, marketing and film and television. Bond academics and researchers also have opportunities to engage with the WSL Australia in the work and research.

For more than 20 years, the WSL hosts a yearly world surf league championship at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, the world’s most famous right-hand sandy point break and a favourite location for the world’s best surfers. This event is so popular that it sees approximately 5,000–10,000 spectators on the beach—daily!

This year, the event will take place May 6–13. Surfers in this competition compete for a qualifying position on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour.

Bond Physiotherapy Practical Experience

This year, Bond physiotherapy students, academics, and Bond’s Water Based Research Unit (WBRU), will be holding surfer health checks for members of the public attending the event in May. These health checks will be available to surfers and spectators, and will provide as Bond DPT students with the opportunity to shadow their academics in the field and take in a world-class sports tournament.

The Bond physio students and academics will measure a participants’ blood pressure, ankle hip and shoulder strength, motion and flexibility, ear health, and body composition. The data collected from these checks will be entered into the WBRU database of both pro and recreational surfers, with participants receiving a report on how their results compare and outlining suggested areas they may like to work on or address with their health professionals of choice.

The fitness data collected will be compared to professional surfers such as Mick Fanning (Australian), Kelly Slater (American) and Stephanie Gilmore (Australian).

They will also measure strength and flexibility, and will conduct a bio-impedance analysis, which is great practical experience for physio students to get hands-on experience.

Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy James Furness overseas students during this practical experience. He has a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and he conducts innovative and novel research in the sports of surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and swimming.

Since 2020, Bond University students in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine and Bond Business School have enjoyed exciting internships with WSL.

Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy

The two-year Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University is an accelerated degree—three semesters per year instead of just two. This means you can graduate a year ahead of the rest.

Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning. Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice—like world surf league championship!

Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available!

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May each year Duration: 2 years

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What’s the difference between an MPT and a DPT?

What’s the difference between the MPT and DPT? Australia is a world-leader in physiotherapy degrees, offering both Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) programs.

The main difference is really the length of the program. The Master of Physiotherapy is typically a four-semester program delivered over two years.

Conversely, the Doctor of Physiotherapy is a longer, six-semester program generally delivered over three years. The exception to this is the Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy, in which you can complete all six semesters in just two years of more intensive study.

The two extra semesters of a DPT provide a bit more flexibility in terms of electives and there is often an additional clinical placement. This means that if you want to complete physiotherapy licensing in Canada after you graduate you’ll be more likely to have obtained the required number of clinical hours within the scope of the program, instead of having to seek out further practice after your degree.

So, the DPT isn’t like a PhD? Unlike the MPT, the DPT will include a research component, although it’s not a PhD. Think of it more like an extended master’s program. However, if you’re thinking about going on to complete a PhD, the research component will give you the leverage to follow that path!

What about if you want to practice as a physiotherapist in the United States? If you’re planning to practice as a physiotherapist in the United States, Lara recommends going with the DPT.

Generally it’s the only physiotherapy degree option to be recognized across all states, although you should always check with your desired state’s physiotherapy licensing board to ensure your degree of choice will satisfy their licensing requirements.

To hear more about this from Lara, watch the video below.

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Big boost for the Bond University Institute of Health & Sport

Yes, it’s true! The Bond University Institute of Health & Sport precinct on the Gold Coast is set to get a major upgrade!

Set to open in August 2023, the new north extension will feature cutting-edge facilities to complement Bond University’s existing Institute of Health & Sport precinct in Robina. It will connect to the university’s existing High Performance Training Centre and double the current space for allied health programs.

The $45-million project represents Bond’s confidence in their in-demand allied health degrees, including the Doctor of Physiotherapy and Master of Occupational Therapy, both popular programs among Canadians.

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University of Sydney announces new Doctor of Physiotherapy

Thinking of becoming a physiotherapist? The new University of Sydney Doctor of Physiotherapy degree might be for you!

The new Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) is a three-year professional qualification that includes advanced clinical training and streamlined entry requirements.

This degree will replace the Master of Physiotherapy (final intake is in 2023), and will become Sydney’s main postgraduate physiotherapy offering from 2024.

The new curriculum breaks down the barriers and integrate the clinical areas of physiotherapy practice using a programmatic assessment of learning approach and larger units of study.

Sydney Doctor of Physiotherapy Fast Facts

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy Duration: 3 years Semester intake: February/March Application deadline: October 30 each year; you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Admissions requirements: There are no prerequisite knowledge requirements. To be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Physiotherapy, you must have a completed undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0 (approximately 70% +).

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Why should Canadians consider Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program?

In May 2007, Bond University introduced Australia’s first entry-level Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree. The two-year program was developed in response to the critical shortage of qualified practitioners identified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and various State and Commonwealth health authorities.

The Bond DPT adopts a holistic problem-based learning approach adapted from the highly successful model developed by Canada’s McMaster University. By initially limiting the intake to 20 students and working extensively with their network of industry colleagues, Bond was able to guarantee high-quality clinical places for all students and ensure a one-on-one personalized approach to the academic learning process.

The two-year DPT at Bond is an accelerated degree, so the program runs through three semesters per year instead of just two, which means you’ll graduate a year ahead of the rest.

Small Cohort & Student Support

Another great thing about studying at Bond? The exceptional staff-to-student ratio. The Bond DPT offers a small cohort, capping at 80 students. All students are taught together with six clinicians in the room at the same time.

Would you like unparalleled international student support? Bond has extensive connections to employers in Canada and around the world, and networking opportunities are available to every student throughout their degree. As a Bondy, you join an active alumni network spanning 30,000 graduates across 120 countries, including chapters in Toronto and Vancouver.

Clinical Practice

Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (six 5-week placements and then a 1-week internship—well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning.

Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice.

Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available.

Admissions Requirements

Let’s talk about what candidates really want to know: how do you get in?

According to Bond’s Head of Program for Physiotherapy, Dr. Hing, prerequisites in anatomy are crucial. Candidates must have a completed undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 (approximately 65% +/-) and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:

Human anatomy (2 semesters)

Human physiology (2 semesters)

Biomechanics (1 semester)

Research design/statistics (1 semester)

Physiology of exercise (1 semester)

View Bond’s Canadian equivalent courses. If you have any questions about admissions requirements, please contact OzTREKK’s Physiotherapy Admissions Officer at [email protected].

Learn more about the Bond DPT!

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Should Study Physiotherapy in Australia

Why should Canadians study physiotherapy in Australia?

Mariko, a University of Sydney physiotherapy student

Meet students Mariko and Nich, who have kindly agreed to highlight some of the reasons why they moved from Canada to the University of Sydney to study physio!

Evidence-based Practice Evidence based practice is at the core of most Australian physiotherapy programs. This means that as a student you’re learning the latest, safest, and most effective techniques and practices as evidenced by clinical research.

It’s an increasingly common practice worldwide, but some of the leading physiotherapists in the discipline, like Peter O’Sullivan and Jerry Powell, have helped to lead the growth in evidence-based practice from Australia.

Clinical Placements Both Mariko and Nich have practiced as kinesiologists in Canada. They love working with people and helping patients live healthier lives. Most Australian physiotherapy programs include close to 1000 hours, if not more, of clinical experience over the entire duration of the program, so you’ll get lots of hands-on training.

Post-Graduate Employment Options By completing a physiotherapy degree in Australia, you can practice in Australia, Canada, or the United States after you graduate. To practice in Canada you will have to complete physiotherapy licensing requirements like an exam and credentials assessment with the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators. Many students successfully complete this step in and are now part of top-notch physio practices in Canada—including OzTREKK students!

Travel You’ll be living in one of the most beautiful, diverse countries in the world. Surfing at the beach, snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, hiking in the rainforest, eating incredible food, catching concerts and sporting matches—there’s really no shortage of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

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Bond physiotherapy and occupational therapy students will soon be learning in brand-new, cutting-edge facilities

Set to open in August 2023, the $45-million project at Robina will meet the booming demand for new physiotherapists, exercise and sports scientists, dietitians, and occupational therapists.

The five-level building at the university’s Institute of Health & Sport precinct will create an additional 11,500m2 of education spaces, offices, and associated car parking beside Cbus Super Stadium.Bond Univeristy Institute of Health & Sport building

It will connect to the university’s existing High Performance Training Centre and double the current space for allied health programs. A traditional Smoke and Welcome to Country Ceremony by Kombumerri Elder Uncle John Graham will mark the start of work by ADCO Constructions.

The project is self-funded by Bond University and will create around 200 jobs during construction and more than 50 new highly-skilled, ongoing positions.

Bond University has held the site at 18 Stadium Drive for several years with an eye to future expansion.

It was provided to the 2018 Commonwealth Games as a warm-up field for athletes and since then has been used by Bond Bull Sharks sports teams as an additional training area.

Key features of the new facility include

an exterior design that complements the adjacent stadium and will add to the overall presentation of the Robina precinct

a range of new clinical spaces, including simulated hospital wards and clinician consulting rooms to accommodate treatments in physiotherapy, nutrition, rehabilitation and occupational therapy

a world-class 60m gait laboratory that incorporates pressure sensors and high-speed cameras to analyze human movement, used to assist everything from recovery and rehabilitation for age-related conditions to elite sports training

simulated residential settings to support research and education in occupational therapy

commercial simulated kitchen facilities for nutrition and dietetic studies

a rehabilitation gym

a unique indoor amphitheatre in an 230-seat atrium designed to encourage innovation

The design by XL Architecture prioritizes natural light, airflow, and a range of environmentally sustainable initiatives including solar power.

Bond University Vice Chancellor and President Tim Brailsford said strong growth was forecast in allied health disciplines, driven by demand in the aged care and disability sectors.

“This new facility will provide a significant expansion for our programs in allied health,” Professor Brailsford said, further explaining that the new building will meet the growing need of the Gold Coast for patients seeking assistance in a range of allied health services, and will add to the Gold Coast’s increasing reputation as a centre for high performance sports facilities planned for Brisbane 2032.

Doctor of Physiotherapy

Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is renowned for its unique blend of problem-based scientific learning, practical application, and more than 1,200 hours of clinical placements.

There is a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning with six units of placements in clinical settings included in the core subject listing and a further internship offered as an elective. Placements are sought in a variety of settings that cover the lifespan of client services (paediatric, adult, ageing) and across the full spectrum of clinical areas.

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May Duration: 2 years

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What is the difference between occupational therapy and physiotherapy?

Students often ask us, “What’s the difference between physiotherapy and occupational therapy?” While there are significant differences between the two professions, but also many areas where they overlap.OT can help kids with various needs improve their cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills

Physiotherapy (or physical therapy) is a health care profession with a focus on assessing, improving and restoring physical function.

Occupational therapy also looks at physical function, but extends this to consider how this affects your ability to engage in occupation such as daily activities, leisure and work.

What is Physiotherapy?

A physiotherapist’s purpose is to improve a person’s quality of life by using a variety of treatments to restore function, help alleviate pain, in the case of permanent injury or disease, to lessen the effects of any dysfunction. Physios are highly trained healthcare professionals can focus on back and sports-related injuries, or they can specialize in other areas, like an occupational therapist.

Specialization can be achieved by practicing physical therapists after meeting requirements set the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators and your provincial authority. There are many physical therapy specialties to consider, and each one has its own unique purpose and set of responsibilities. Here are just a few areas to consider:

Pediatrics

Women’s health

Sports

Electrotherapy

Cardiovascular and pulmonary

Orthopedics

Geriatric

Neurology

Practicing as an Physiotherapist

Like OT, physiotherapy is a regulated profession in Canada. That means physiotherapists must have a licence to practice. In Canada, provincial and territorial organizations called regulatory colleges are responsible for licensing physiotherapists.

All the physiotherapy programs OzTREKK features are accredited in Australia, so you could practice immediately in Australia or return to Canada as many students do.

In order to practice physiotherapy in Canada, you must register with the physiotherapy regulatory body in the province you intend to practice. The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) recognizes physiotherapy degrees from Australian universities, as long as you meet the requirements including completion of a minimum number of clinical hours.

Studying Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in Australia

OzTREKK represents several world-renowned physio and OT programs. Australian graduate-entry physiotherapy degrees are highly sought after by Canadian university graduates with academic backgrounds in kinesiology, health sciences, and human kinetics. Pssst! Did you know Australia is world-renowned for its leading-edge physiotherapy research and practice?

At Australian universities, physiotherapy is a strong academic and clinical discipline, and Australian research in physiotherapy drives teaching and learning. This provides Australia’s physiotherapy students with opportunities to be educated in contemporary, evidence-based clinical practice!

What is occupational therapy?

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