Advanced Practice Physiotherapy: Bridging Evidence, Experiences, and Looking to the Future of MSK Care in Canada
Advanced Practice Physiotherapy: Bridging Evidence, Experiences, and Looking to the Future of MSK Care in Canada
1 hour 30 minutes
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Description
Advanced Practice Physiotherapy (APP) roles are increasingly recognized as a key solution to improving access, quality, and efficiency in musculoskeletal (MSK) care across Canada. With growing interest in APP-led MSK models and evolving educational pathways, there is a need to integrate emerging Canadian evidence with global research to guide implementation and training. This session brings together clinical insights, research findings, and national developments to explore the current state and future direction of APP in Canada.
Objectives
1. Describe the current landscape of Advanced Practice Physiotherapy (APP) roles in Canada and internationally.
2. Present current Canadian evidence on patient and clinician perspectives of APP-led MSK care.
3. Explain the range of post-registration educational pathways and the evidence supporting their capacity to develop APP competencies in physiotherapists (PTs)
4. Identify next steps for implementing APP models within Canadian MSK practice settings.
5. Reflect on how PTs can prepare for and advocate for APP roles within their own clinical environments.
Price
- Free for Orthopaedic Division Members
- $10 for CPA members (you must authenticate your CPA membership in order to see the CPA pricing tier)
- $20 for Non-CPA Members
Speaker Bio: Kaitlyn Maddigan
Kaitlyn works in an Advanced Practice Physiotherapy (APP) role at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, providing front-line MSK assessment in a novel APP-led model of care. She holds a BSc in Kinesiology, a Master of Physical Therapy, and a Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice from Western University. A Registered International Sport Physical Therapist, she also teaches in Western’s Sport and Exercise Medicine MClSc program and works with Hockey Canada’s National Women’s Team programs.
As a doctoral candidate supervised by Dr. Alison Rushton, her research examines optimal educational pathways to APP, including a published systematic review identifying Masters-level education as the most consistent route to developing the four pillars of APP. She contributes to national and international APP initiatives, including an expert panel at this year’s Orthopaedic Symposium, research investigating patient satisfaction with APP internationally and her current research is focused on Masters-level APP training in Canada.
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The instructors
The Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association helps our members improve their skills and service delivery through education, resources and networking.
With a reputation built on excellent instructors and a rigorous examination process, the Division offers tailored online e-learning, webinars, workshops, courses and practice resources for members at a reasonable cost and time commitment. Members learn from other practicing physiotherapists and stay current with a regularly updated curriculum and program delivery based on providing quality and modern treatment.