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GLP-1 Drugs and Musculoskeletal Health for PTs

GLP-1 Medications and Musculoskeletal Health: What Physical Therapists Need to Know

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GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are now among the most prescribed medications in the country. As more patients arrive in PT clinics on these drugs, clinicians need a working understanding of how they affect the musculoskeletal system. What Are GLP-1 Medications? GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists were originally developed

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Canadian Physiotherapy Association

What Is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada?

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Every May, Canada recognizes National Physiotherapy Month — a province-wide campaign led by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) to raise awareness of the role physiotherapists play in keeping Canadians active, healthy, and out of pain. What Is National Physiotherapy Month? National Physiotherapy Month is an annual awareness campaign held throughout May. It’s an opportunity for

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Explained & What You Should do

VIDEO: Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do

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Here’s a great video by the Kurzgesagt animation studio. It does a wonderful job of explaining the Coronavirus (properly termed, SARS-COV-2, the virus itself) and COVID-19 (the disease that SARS-COV-2 causes). Among other things, it provides a user-friendly explanation of the steps we need to take individually and as a whole, and why we need

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