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Sometimes it can be challenging to find a health professional to help you when you need one. Is there someone located close to home or work? Are they regulated? Do they have a valid practice permit? Do they have any additional qualifications? What’s their complaint history? The goal of this article is to provide you with some context and information to aide you in navigating the world of referrals, social media, word of mouth and advertising, helping you to find a physiotherapist to help you on your health-care journey!

Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association is changing our name to become the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta to reflect the change in our mandate from being a dual mandate organization (both College and association) to becoming a single mandate organization (College only).

Have you ever wondered how much a physiotherapy appointment should cost, or why costs seem to be different at different clinics or for specific treatments? What are the factors that must be considered by clinic owners when they set fees for physiotherapy services and what can patients expect?

Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic a year ago, daily life has changed in immeasurable ways. In response, Albertans have adopted public health measures to slow the spread of the virus, as shown by the recent decreases in active cases and hospitalizations.

The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta has provided direction to physiotherapists regarding the measures that need to be in place for you to receive the care you need in a safe environment. We keep hearing about the new normal and you probably want to know what that looks like for physiotherapy clinics and other community physiotherapy services. Let us look at what you can expect when you go to see your physiotherapist.

The internet, and especially social media, also allows for the wide-spread and rapid dissemination of information regardless of its accuracy or the evidence behind the information provided.

Whiplash injuries occur when the head is rapidly moved forward and then backward. Most often we relate whiplash to a car crash, but it can occur from falls, sports, or fun activities such as roller coaster rides.

Health literacy is the combination of skills and motivation required to obtain, understand and use information to promote your own good health. All too often, a lack of health literacy skills gets in the way of optimal health outcomes.