In today’s job landscape, injuries happen all too often. Doing repetitive tasks like lifting heavy objects or typing for long hours can lead to strain injuries. And accidents at work, whether it’s slipping, falling, or getting caught in machinery, pose significant risks. These mishaps can cause a variety of injuries, from sprains and strains to broken bones and significant trauma. WSIB physiotherapy helps injured workers through customized treatment plans, exercises and manual therapy, facilitating recovery and returning them to work safely.
Our WSIB physiotherapy treatment helps restore movement and function after a work related injury. At Get Back Physiotherapy Etobicoke, we focus on improving mobility, strength and easing pain.
WSIB Physiotherapy: What do we do?
Injury Assessment and Diagnosis: Physiotherapists begin by assessing the extent of the injury and its impact on the individual’s mobility, strength, and functional abilities. They conduct comprehensive evaluations to understand the specific impairments and limitations resulting from the workplace injury.
Developing Individualized Treatment Plans: Based on the assessment findings, physiotherapists develop personalized treatment plans tailored to the individual’s needs and goals. These plans may include a combination of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities (such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation), and functional training.
Functional Rehabilitation: This involves functional activities and tasks aimed at restoring the individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and work-related tasks.
Manual Therapy: Includes hands-on techniques performed by the physiotherapist to mobilize muscles, joints, and soft tissues. Manual therapy helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance tissue healing.
Therapeutic Exercise: Physiotherapists prescribe specific exercises tailored to the individual’s injury or condition. These exercises help strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, restore function, and prevent further injury.
Pain Management Techniques: Techniques such as soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy are used to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal injuries.
Modalities: Various modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation (e.g., TENS, EMS), heat therapy, cold therapy (cryotherapy), and traction are used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, promote tissue healing, and improve circulation.
Gait/Mobility Training: For individuals with mobility impairments, our physiotherapists at Get Back Physio clinic Etobicoke, provide gait training to improve walking patterns and prescribe assistive devices.
Functional Capacity Evaluation: FCEs are conducted to assess an individual’s physical capabilities and limitations related to work tasks, which inform return-to-work planning and rehabilitation goals.
Here’s what a patient should do to secure their Financial interests while undergoing WSIB Physiotherapy:
Follow the guidelines to stay informed and proactive in securing your economic interests throughout WSIB physiotherapy.
Understand WSIB Coverage: Familiarize yourself with WSIB’s physiotherapy coverage guidelines [WSIB Physiotherapy]. This clarifies what treatments are covered and the pre-approval process.
Know Your Rights: The WSIB website offers resources on worker’s rights regarding healthcare entitlement [WSIB Entitlement to Health Care].
Communication is Key: Maintain clear communication with your physiotherapist regarding your treatment plan and its WSIB approval status. Discuss any concerns you have about the treatment or its impact on your ability to return to work.
We Care for Our Patients
We are familiar with WSIB guidelines and procedures for physiotherapy claims and ensure your treatment plan aligns with WSIB requirements for approval. Before commencing the treatment, our physiotherapists discuss the treatment options, potential costs, and the need for WSIB pre-approval if applicable. We clearly explain the treatment plan and answer any questions you have about how it will help you return to work.
A key goal of our WSIB physiotherapy is to get you back to work safely and functionally. Hence we focus on treatment plans that consider your specific work demands and help you regain the necessary skills.
