Jessica talks to long time friend and physiotherapist, Connor.
Connor has been a physiotherapist since 2011 and is the proud cofounder of Pulse Physio and Performance in Peterborough Ontario. Connor talks the path to becoming a physiotherapist, what physios do and where you can find them in the health care system.
Here are some bullet points to catch while listening:
-Physios are primary health providers. You don’t need a referral.
-There is some criteria based, OHIP coverage for patients.
-Family physicians are generally trained in everything, physios are specifically trained in MSK system.
-Physios work in a variety of settings, not just private clinics.
-You don’t need imaging to see physio.
-Imaging is important when it might change the course of care. Not always necessary simply for diagnosis.
-Giving people the knowledge and tools to manage on their own is important.
-Gauging expectations is important to build a therapeutic alliance.
And, the insta account Connor mentioned in the beginning of the episode, support for new or future physiotherapists is cdnphysiostudent.
