Physiotherapy Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, Physiotherapy Officers assess, educate and treat Forces members for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. They establish treatment plans for a variety of orthopaedic, cardio‑respiratory, neuro‑musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy issues, with the objective of returning CAF members to active duty.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess injury and develop treatment plans.
• Provide worksite assessments and industrial ergonomics advice.
• Deliver injury prevention, health promotion, sports injury education and pre‑deployment education.
• Run reconditioning programs.
• Provide manual therapy, soft‑tissue techniques and use physical agents such as cold, heat, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and electrotherapy modalities.
• Use equipment ranging from conventional tools to advanced devices such as isokinetic‑isotonic systems, treadmills and computerized aerobic‑fitness equipment.
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