Overseas research as a physical therapist at University of Toronto

Abstract

With globalization, ways of obtaining information about studying abroad have increased, and it is gradually becoming easier to study overseas. However, although international activities are being promoted, it is still challenging to study abroad as a professional in the field of physical therapy. Few physical therapists have managed to study abroad. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to research abroad under Professor Darlene Reid at the Department of Physiotherapy, University of Toronto in Canada, as a postdoctoral researcher for one year. This activity report covers my experiences of research in Canada as a physical therapist, including processes leading there, the flight to Canada, differences in research and in the educational systems of Canada and Japan, as well as benefits of research abroad. I hope that this report will help physical therapists who are considering studying abroad, by providing pertinent information focusing on my actual experience.