Work Related (WorkSafeBC) Injury Rehabilitation
Work injuries are very common and consists of slip and falls, heavy lifting or repetitive overuse. Being involved in a work-related accident causes stress for a number of reasons. It can be difficult to navigate the compensation and claims process, cope with potential time off work, all while trying to treat your injury. Our therapists make your recovery journey straightforward and help you in coordinating with WorkSafe and your insurance providers to lessen your headache and financial stress.
Regain your Independence with In Home Rehabilitation After your Work Injury
Severe work injuries can make it difficult for you to make it into clinic for your rehabilitation. We offer rehabilitation in the comfort of your own home. In home rehabilitation consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and kinesiology will help you recover from your injuries. We have worked with thousands of Work Safe patients over the years and are familiar with various scenarios and proud of our patient recovery outcomes.
When Should My Rehabilitation Begin?
The sooner you begin your rehabilitation the better. Our occupational therapists can coordinate your hospital discharge home and then physiotherapist will assess your abilities and formulate a treatment plan to get you back to baseline.
Do I need to pay out of pocket for In Home Rehabilitation Services?
Our services are fully covered by WorkSafeBC and there are no user fees.
If you have sustained a work injury and unable to make it into a clinic you are eligible to receive in home rehabilitation services.
- Increase readiness to return to work.
- RTW planning/job site visit/job coaching
- Office ergonomic assessment and recommendations to optimize workstation.
- Home safety assessment (for mobility equipment, arrange home care, adaptive equipment, etc.).
- Strategies to increase independence (with self-care, IADLs).
- Provision of adaptive equipment (ie. grab bars, bathroom equipment, wheelchair, lifts, etc.).
- Concussion management/rehab to increase independence with ADLs, IADLs, leisure, RTW, etc.).
- Education on concussion management strategies (reduce triggers and symptoms).
- Cognitive assessment and therapy (for decreased memory, attention, executive function, etc.).
- Education on coping and self-management strategies.
- Pain education/management (strategies to return to function with acute and chronic pain) – 3-6 months post-injury (for clients who are struggling to return to work).
Following a serious work-related injury, when an individual is unable to attend a clinic for physiotherapy, in-home physiotherapy can be a suitable alternative. In-home physiotherapy offers several ways to assist in the recovery process after such an injury. Here are some key benefits:
Road To Recovery
Physiotherapy is a naturally effective way to recover from work injuries. In many cases, it can eliminate the need for potentially harmful prescription painkiller drugs or even surgical intervention. If you are suffering from a work injury, be proactive with your recovery and don’t let it linger for longer than it needs to.
Our dedicated therapists will also provide you with helpful techniques for future injury prevention while on the job. Give us a call and we’ll schedule your appointment to get you back on your feet as soon as possible!
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