How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

Treatment duration varies based on your condition, but most patients see significant improvement within 6-12 sessions. Acute injuries may resolve faster, while chronic conditions require longer-term management

Does ICBC cover physiotherapy in Surrey?

Yes! ICBC covers 25 physiotherapy sessions within the first 12 weeks after a motor vehicle accident. We offer direct billing so you pay nothing upfront.

Do I need a doctor's referral for physiotherapy?

No referral is needed. You can book directly with us. However, some extended health insurance plans may require a doctor's note for reimbursement.

What should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the area being treated (e.g., shorts for knee injuries, tank top for shoulder pain).

Can physiotherapy help with chronic pain?

Yes! Physiotherapy is highly effective for chronic pain through a combination of manual therapy, exercise therapy, pain education, and movement retraining strategies.

How is physiotherapy different from massage therapy?

While both help with pain and recovery, physiotherapy focuses on diagnosing movement dysfunction, restoring mobility, and prescribing therapeutic exercises. Massage therapy primarily addresses muscle tension and circulation. Many patients benefit from both.

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Active Rehabilitation in Surrey, BC

Our active rehabilitation program is geared towards helping you recover from your motor vehicle accident injuries by providing you one-on-one sessions with our kinesiologist.

Active rehabilitation is a specialized, exercise-based recovery program designed to help you rebuild strength, restore mobility, and regain confidence after a motor vehicle accident. Unlike passive therapies alone, active rehab empowers you to take an active role in your healing journey by strengthening weakened muscles, correcting faulty movement patterns, and preventing long-term complications.

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What is Active Rehabilitation?

Active rehabilitation involves tailored-made exercises by a licensed kinesiologist to help you ease your pain, increase your strength and mobility through a range of movement. The main goal is to get you back to a pain-free life as soon as possible. Your kinesiologist uses in-depth knowledge of human anatomy to prescribe exercises with specific purposes, targeting movements and muscle groups to reestablish strength, stability, and neuromuscular coordination.

Every active rehab program begins with a comprehensive assessment where our kinesiologist evaluates your posture, mobility, muscular strength, functional movement, and areas of compensation. This initial evaluation establishes a clear baseline and helps identify specific conditions such as muscle imbalances, posture issues, and functional movement problems.

How Active Rehabilitation Works

Your one-on-one sessions are active, engaging, and focused on rebuilding confidence in daily tasks. With active rehab, you are actively moving using custom exercises carefully guided and monitored by a licensed kinesiologist to ensure precise movement. Each session typically runs for 45-60 minutes, providing ample time for proper instruction, monitoring, and progression.

Your customized program may include:

Mobility and range-of-motion exercises to restore movement
Strengthening protocols for stabilizing muscles and joints
Posture correction and ergonomic strategies
Balance and coordination training
Functional movement retraining for activities like lifting, reaching, and walking

Over time, exercises become more challenging as your strength and mobility improve. Strength training protocols will be progressive and closely managed to ensure you safely advance through each stage of recovery.

Benefits of Active Rehabilitation

Active rehabilitation helps you regain strength, correct movement patterns, prevent chronic pain, and return to the life you love. Participants in active rehab can expect to see improvements in their physical abilities, including increased strength, stamina and flexibility.

By the end of your program, you can expect:

Improved stability, mobility, strength, and endurance
Restored range of motion and functional abilities
Reduced pain and improved symptom management
Enhanced balance and coordination
Increased body awareness and confidence
An exercise program to continue your recovery independently

Most importantly, active rehab builds long-term resilience by reducing the risk of re-injury and helping you successfully return to your pre-injury lifestyle.

ICBC Coverage for Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in BC, you are eligible for one-on-one active rehab with a kinesiologist through ICBC coverage. Since May 2021, Enhanced Care covers everyone for 12 weeks after their crash no matter who was responsible.

You are pre-approved for 12 active rehabilitation sessions within the first 12 weeks of your accident. There is no need for a doctor's referral to proceed with your active rehab program, and there are no fees or upfront charges, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery. We bill ICBC directly, making the process seamless and removing financial barriers to your healing.

Working Together with Other Therapies

Active rehabilitation complements physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy to create a complete recovery system. Most injuries take a team of experienced practitioners to make the recovery progress smoothly and efficiently.

While passive therapies help reduce pain, improve joint mobility, release muscle tension, and support acute recovery, active rehabilitation strengthens weakened muscles, corrects faulty movement patterns, improves stability and coordination, and builds long-term resilience. When combined, these approaches accelerate healing and reduce the risk of chronic pain, helping you not only recover but thrive.

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