Recover Faster with Comprehensive, Compassionate Care
At ActiveCare Physiotherapy & Rehab, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to recover fully and safely after a workplace injury. Our WCB Alberta Rehabilitation services are designed to help you heal and regain your strength, mobility, and function after a work-related injury. We understand the stress and uncertainty that can follow an injury, and we’re here to support you every step of the way—ensuring you get back to work and life stronger and healthier than before.
As part of our commitment to active care and preventative health, we focus on personalized recovery plans that not only address your immediate needs but also equip you with the tools and knowledge to maintain your health and prevent future injuries. At ActiveCare, we emphasize patient-centered care, providing a supportive and caring environment for your recovery.
What is WCB Alberta Rehabilitation?
The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) of Alberta is dedicated to helping injured workers receive the treatment and care they need to return to work. If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, your care and recovery are covered by WCB, ensuring you have access to the rehabilitation services necessary to get back on your feet.
At ActiveCare, we work closely with WCB Alberta to provide effective, evidence-based rehabilitation tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, or the aftereffects of an accident at work, we offer a comprehensive range of services to help you recover.
Direct Billing – We accept all major Canadian insurances.
Our Approach to WCB Alberta Rehabilitation:
- Personalized Recovery Plans: Every individual’s recovery journey is unique. That’s why we start with an in-depth assessment of your injury, functional limitations, and work requirements. From this, our team develops a customized treatment plan that targets your specific needs, helping you recover efficiently and safely.
- We take into account the physical demands of your job and design a program to help you return to work confidently and without risk of reinjury.
- Our treatment plans also include education on injury prevention, ensuring you’re equipped with the right strategies to avoid future issues.
- Multidisciplinary Care for Faster Recovery: At ActiveCare, our team of professionals—including physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopaths—collaborate to provide a multidisciplinary approach to your rehabilitation. By integrating various therapies, we ensure you receive comprehensive care that targets every aspect of your recovery.
- Physiotherapy: Our physiotherapists focus on improving your strength, flexibility, and mobility through tailored exercises and manual therapy.
- Chiropractic Care: Spinal adjustments and other techniques help realign your body, relieve pain, and promote natural healing.
- Massage Therapy: By reducing muscle tension and improving circulation, massage therapy accelerates the healing of soft tissue injuries.
- Naturopathic Medicine: Our naturopaths provide holistic treatment options to support pain management and overall recovery.
- Work Conditioning & Return-to-Work Programs: For those returning to physically demanding jobs, we offer work conditioning programs that prepare your body for the rigors of your occupation. These programs focus on functional exercises that mimic your job’s movements and challenges, ensuring you’re fit to return to work without compromising your recovery.
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: If your workplace injury required surgery, we provide post-surgical rehabilitation services that focus on restoring your strength, flexibility, and mobility. Our goal is to minimize pain, improve functionality, and get you back to work safely.
- Active Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention: We believe in empowering you to take control of your health and recovery. Our active rehabilitation approach involves creating a home exercise program that you can follow to continue your progress outside the clinic. We also educate you on body mechanics and ergonomics, so you’re equipped with the tools to prevent future injuries at work.
- Clear Communication with WCB: Navigating the Workers’ Compensation process can feel overwhelming, but at ActiveCare, we handle the administrative aspects so you can focus on your recovery. We work directly with WCB Alberta to ensure that your rehabilitation is covered, and we provide regular updates to your case manager, ensuring seamless coordination.
Conditions Treated with WCB Rehabilitation:
Our WCB Rehabilitation services cover a wide range of work-related injuries, including:
- Back pain (including herniated discs and lower back strain)
- Neck pain (from lifting injuries or poor posture at work)
- Soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, and muscle tears
- Joint pain (shoulder, knee, hip, etc.)
- Tendon and ligament injuries (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries)
- Fractures and post-surgical recovery
- Chronic pain from repetitive strain injuries
Whether you’ve experienced a sudden workplace accident or developed pain over time due to repetitive motions, our team is here to help.
The ActiveCare Advantage:
- Multidisciplinary Care: Access a team of specialists under one roof, ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive approach to your rehabilitation.
- Active Care Focus: We believe in empowering you to take an active role in your recovery through exercise, education, and preventative strategies.
- Seamless WCB Navigation: We manage the direct communication and billing with WCB Alberta, making the process stress-free for you.
- Tailored, Job-Specific Recovery Plans: Our rehabilitation plans are personalized to your job’s demands, ensuring you’re ready to return to work safely and confidently.
What to Expect from Your WCB Alberta Rehabilitation Program:
- Initial Consultation and Assessment: During your first appointment, we’ll conduct a detailed assessment of your injury, overall health, and job requirements. This allows us to design a tailored recovery plan specifically for you.
- Regular Progress Updates: We work closely with WCB Alberta, providing regular progress reports to ensure that your treatment is optimized and covered. This also ensures that you’re on track for a safe return to work.
- Ongoing Support and Education: Throughout your recovery, our team will provide ongoing support, including education on injury prevention, body mechanics, and safe work practices. We’ll also guide you on exercises and techniques you can do at home to maintain your progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you’ve been injured at work, your case will typically be initiated by your employer and WCB Alberta. You can visit us directly for an assessment, and we’ll work with WCB to get your treatment plan approved.
Yes, if you’ve been injured at work and your claim is approved, WCB Alberta will cover the costs of your rehabilitation. We work directly with WCB to ensure your treatments are covered.
The length of your recovery depends on the severity of your injury and your job’s demands. Our goal is to help you recover as efficiently as possible, but we prioritize a safe and thorough recovery over rushing the process.