In this episode of Goal Getter, we explore the potential of physiotherapy as a first point of contact in primary care. Joined by Dr. Jordan Miller, we dive into recent Canadian research on physiotherapy led primary care for low back, hip, and knee pain. Listen in as we discuss how embedding physiotherapists into family medicine teams improves health outcomes, reduces healthcare system costs, and eases doctor shortages.

In this episode of Goal Getter, we explore the transformative power of team-based healthcare. Joined by Dr. Kerri Treherne and Diana Trifonova, co-chairs of the Coalition for Primary Health Care, we discuss the systemic barriers facing modern care teams, the shift toward patient-centred care models, and the crucial role that physiotherapists play in optimizing health outcomes within collaborative primary care networks.

Guests: Dr. Kerri Treherne and Diana Trifonova

In this episode of Goal Getter, we explore the crucial role of physiotherapy in cancer rehabilitation and oncology care. Join us as we dive into the ways that movement therapy helps patients navigate life-changing diagnoses and how the broader healthcare system is recognizing the distinct value physiotherapists bring to oncology teams and the patient journey.

Guest: Susan Bocchinfuso

We’re kicking off Season 3 of Goal Getter by pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to become a physiotherapist.

Discover how the unique collaboration between the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society and physiotherapy help patients heal through community.

Physiotherapist Rebecca Margel joins us to pull back the curtain on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, discussing why these complex conditions are often misunderstood and how patients can advocate for themselves in a changing medical landscape.

From gardening to weightlifting, our hands are essential to everything we do. We explore practical strategies for preventing repetitive strain, the surprising role of wrist stretches, and how physiotherapy can keep you doing what you love.

Discover how a dedicated team of physiotherapists in northern Alberta are leveraging movement and community to help individuals with Parkinson’s move beyond their diagnosis.

Dr. Stephen Kwan joins us to discuss the challenges of surgical wait times and how innovative Rapid Access Clinics (RACs) are utilizing physiotherapists to streamline the path from injury to recovery.

We dive into the often-overlooked world of pelvic health and explore how physiotherapy and innovative tools can help Albertans manage concerns, regain their strength, and return to the activities they love.

We explore how updated recognition tools and active physiotherapy strategies are transforming concussion care and empowering coaches and parents to protect athletes both on and off the field.

Discover how the power of partnership is fueling a new era of personalized rehabilitation, helping Albertans transition from hospital to home with high-tech support and continuous care.