ICBC Physiotherapy Treatment

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Recovering from a car accident can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with injuries that impact your mobility and daily life. One of the most effective ways to regain strength, function, and confidence after an accident is through physiotherapy.

In this post, we’ll walk you through what to expect during your first physiotherapy appointment, highlighting how it plays a crucial role in your recovery and why it’s a vital part of your healing process.

1. Subjective History: Understanding Your Story

The first step in your physiotherapy journey is a detailed subjective assessment, where your therapist will ask you about the accident itself and your current symptoms. You’ll discuss the specifics of how the accident happened, which body areas were injured, and how you’ve been feeling since the accident—both immediately after and up until the time of your appointment.

During this conversation, your physiotherapist will also inquire about any previous injuries or medical conditions that might influence your recovery. This helps build a complete picture of your health, allowing your therapist to provide the most effective treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.

2. Objective Assessment: A Comprehensive Physical Examination

Next, your physiotherapist will perform an objective assessment, which involves a physical examination of your injuries. While this may include assessing your range of motion, strength, posture, and other relevant factors, your therapist will be mindful not to aggravate your symptoms.

Through this examination, your physiotherapist can identify areas of weakness or tension and understand how the accident has affected your body. The findings from this assessment will guide treatment decisions and will be explained to you in detail so you feel informed and confident about your recovery process.

3. Creating Your Personalized Treatment Plan

Once your physiotherapist has a clear understanding of your condition, you’ll work together to create a treatment plan. This collaborative approach ensures that the plan aligns with your recovery goals and personal preferences. You may discuss treatment options such as manual therapy, acupuncture, or other techniques based on your specific needs.

Treatment may begin during your first visit, depending on the findings, and your physiotherapist will provide guidance on what you can expect over the course of your treatment. This plan will be re-evaluated regularly, ensuring that it continues to meet your evolving needs and helps you move toward a full recovery.

4. Physiotherapy Treatment Techniques: A Range of Approaches to Speed Recovery

At the heart of physiotherapy are the treatment techniques designed to help you move better, feel better, and recover more efficiently. These techniques can range from manual therapy, such as joint mobilization or soft tissue release, to intramuscular stimulation (IMS) or acupuncture.

The goal of these treatments is to reduce pain, increase mobility, and promote healing by addressing the root causes of your symptoms. Throughout your sessions, your physiotherapist will check in with you to ensure the treatments are effective and adjust them as needed.

5. Home Exercise Program: Empowering Your Recovery

In addition to in-clinic treatments, your physiotherapist will provide you with a home exercise program to complement your therapy. These exercises are designed to be simple yet effective, helping you strengthen muscles, improve mobility, and gradually return to your daily activities.

As your recovery progresses, your physiotherapist will adjust and advance your exercise program to ensure you’re continually improving and moving toward your recovery goals. Your active participation in your home exercises will play a significant role in your recovery and help you regain function faster.

6. Timelines for healing and ICBC coverage details

For Motor Vehicle Accidents in British Columbia, you can seek treatment with your physiotherapist for the first 12 weeks after your crash. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) will cover $93 per visit for 25 visits (coverage amount between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025). Some clinics will charge a user fee above this $93 but most of our practitioners do not charge this fee, so there is no cost to you out of pocket when you attend our clinic for Physiotherapy treatment.

To get started on your recovery post Motor Vehicle accident, please book a 30 minute initial appointment and have your ICBC claim number ready. The 12 weeks starts from the date of accident, so don’t hesitate to contact us!

Depending upon your injury, it is possible that you’ll need more Physiotherapy beyond 12 weeks if you’ve been in a car accident. Your physiotherapist can also suggest extended treatment appointments s for more serious accidents, such as those involving complex injuries or concussions.

If your health care provider thinks your treatment plan needs to be extended, they’ll send a treatment plan to your support and recovery professional at ICBC that details the additional treatment that will be given and how it will help you recover. You can also talk to your support and recovery professional at ICBC about your treatment and recovery progress to help them