The Ontario Physiotherapy Association supports research in a number of ways. These include:
Publishing and circulating requests for research participants.
Sending letters of support for members applying for research grants.
Providing a forum for research knowledge dissemination at our conference, InterACTION.
Attending and presenting at conferences.
Want OPA to help you recruit research participants? Complete the form below and we will be in touch about disseminating your research participant request.
Participate in the research requests listed below. Also, share the request with clients/patients as needed.
Submit a proposal to speak at OPA’s conference. Stay tuned for more information about InterACTION 2027.
OPA has a resource to help the physiotherapy community access the latest research through various databases. Check out what’s available to you as an OPA/CPA member.
OPA values evidence-based practice and research that advances the profession and supports health system innovation. Check out current research requests and participate!
MScPT students from the University of Toronto, led by Dr. Eric Robitaille and Dr. Sharon Switzer-McIntyre, are conducting a study to explore the knowledge and confidence of clinical instructors related to physical activity and exercise prescription guidelines used in their clinical practice.
All registered physiotherapists in Ontario who have supervised a Master of Physical Therapy student on internship are invited to participate in a brief 15-20 min E-survey.
Findings from this study may contribute to the enhancement of Ontario physiotherapy programs, provide physiotherapy organizations with insight into knowledge and practice variability, and inform future continuing education needs regarding physical activity and exercise prescription.
The survey is now open and the deadline to participate is March 18, 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to reach out to the study group at pt.CIexercisestudy@utoronto.ca or to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Eric Robitaille at eric.robitaille@utoronto.ca.
Contact OPA with any questions about supporting your physiotherapy research at physiomail@opa.on.ca.