What a joy to have Cassie on the pod! She has some incredible insights into the profession in both the UK and Canada and is passionate about expanding the scope of practice and responsibility for physiotherapists in BC.

Cassie's clinic - Agile Integrated Health: https://www.weareagile.ca/

Want to work with Danielle? Reach out at www.danielleboyd.ca

In this conversation, Cassie Adams-Johnson shares her experiences as a physiotherapist in both the UK and Canada, highlighting the differences in education, practice models, and the challenges faced in the Canadian healthcare system. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals, the need for expanded scope of practice for physiotherapists, and the role of advocacy in shaping the future of the profession. The discussion also touches on the impact of insurance on physiotherapy practice and the necessity of building a strong community to support these changes.

"We need to change the exam process."

"We need to advocate for our worth."

"We need to be licensing more physios."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:47 Physiotherapy Education and Practice in the UK

05:38 The Collaborative Model of Care

08:37 Challenges in the Canadian Healthcare System

11:57 The Role of Insurance in Physiotherapy

14:34 Returning to Victoria and Opening a Clinic

17:44 Innovative Practices in Physiotherapy

20:47 Advocacy for Expanding Scope of Practice

23:46 Conclusion and Future Directions

35:11 Advocating for Physiotherapy in Healthcare

37:42 Innovative Practices in Physiotherapy

41:18 Building a Stronger Physiotherapy Community

43:33 Education and Training in Physiotherapy

50:41 Critical Thinking in Physiotherapy

01:00:30 Challenges in the Physiotherapy Profession

01:07:46 The Future of Physiotherapy Advocacy

Keywords

physiotherapy, healthcare, UK, Canada, advocacy, insurance, education, community, scope of practice, collaboration