Evidence Fuelling Change

Physiotherapy is transforming health care in Canada — and CPA members are leading the charge. 

As a unified national community, we are shaping federal policy, influencing insurance coverage, and advancing the role of physiotherapy professionals across the health system. Together, we’re creating real, lasting change — grounded in evidence and powered by professional expertise. 

We know that to strengthen the profession, overcome system challenges, and position physiotherapist professionals as leaders in health care, we need more than passion — we need proof. That’s why our advocacy is rooted in research, data, and clear impact. 

Insights That Drive Action 

Reports 

Our reports demonstrate the tangible value of physiotherapy, and future opportunities to improve patient outcomes, reduce health system strain, and generate economic savings across Canada.  

• Physiotherapy Scope of Practice: Optimizing Care for People in Canada 
  Published May 2024 
  This report outlines how an expanded scope of practice empowers physiotherapists to deliver more timely, effective care — improving access and outcomes. 

• Economic Impact of Physiotherapy in Canada 
  Deloitte, December 2023 
  An in-depth economic analysis showing how physiotherapy contributes to cost-effective care, system efficiency, and better health for Canadians. 

Federal Briefing Notes 

Strategic recommendations for real policy change that enables physiotherapy professionals to do more for patients, reduce health-care bottlenecks, and support sustainable system-wide improvements. Developed with insights from professionals in the field, these resources strengthen our conversations with decision-makers and support advocacy efforts nationwide.

• Inclusion of Foot Orthoses for Patients with Diabetes in the Diabetes Device Fund 
  November 2024 
  Addressing a critical gap in diabetes care through prevention-focused physiotherapy solutions. 

• Empowering Physiotherapists to Order Diagnostic Imaging 
  October 2024 
  A recommendation to enhance care pathways, reduce delays, and improve diagnostic imaging accessibility by enabling qualified physiotherapists to order imaging.

• Expanding Access to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy 
  September 2024 
  Supporting equity in health care with evidence-backed strategies to expand pelvic health services across the country. 

Public Perspectives 

Through data-driven polling and public engagement, we’re identifying where physiotherapy must evolve to meet the real needs of Canadians. These insights help shape policy, improve care standards, and build public trust. 

• Charting the Future of Physiotherapy Care in Canada: Public Input on Access, Standards & Scope 
  Polling Report | January 15, 2025 
  A nationwide snapshot of how Canadians view physiotherapy — and what they expect from the profession moving forward. 

Be Part of the Movement 

Change doesn’t happen by accident — it happens when experts speak up, data leads the conversation, and communities unite. Join us in advancing physiotherapy through informed, evidence-based advocacy.