WorkSafeBC Coverage FAQ:
- In a workplace accident, it is crucial to timely inform your supervisor and seek medical attention. Make sure you secure a WCB claim number for further procedures.
- If your injury claim is accepted, you are entitled to 15 sessions of physiotherapy free as long as you visit a qualified physiotherapist within 60 days of the incident.
- If your injury occurred more than 60 days ago, a doctor's referral is necessary before you can make an appointment with our office. Once you have the note from the doctor, call us to book your visit.
- If your claim is still pending, don't worry - WorkSafeBC will take care of the first physiotherapy appointment, which can help you get your claim approved faster.
- To ensure a speedy recovery from any work-related injury, it's vital to make an appointment with your Physiotherapist without delay. Please provide the claim number and injury date when scheduling so we can best help you get back on your feet soon!
Workplace Injury Physiotherapy
Experiencing Work-Related Injuries can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. It’s often challenging to understand the compensation regulations and deal with extended absences from work. Furthermore, it takes work to face the filing process for claims. Taking time off of work due to this incident is only sometimes convenient and desirable.
Injuries affect not just you physically but also emotionally and mentally. Prompt medical attention is essential to ensure your well-being, whether it’s a result of an accident or something like muscle strain, repetitive strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or tendonitis.
After sustaining an injury on the job, taking a step toward healing is essential. At our physiotherapy clinic in Burnaby, we offer physiotherapy services from experienced professionals who are committed to helping you reach your full potential and return to work as soon as possible.
We understand that returning to normal functioning levels after an incident can be difficult, but with our team of specialists, rest assured that progress will be made in no time!