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ICBC PHYSIOTHERAPY BURNABY – EastWest Physiotherapy

ICBC PHYSIOTHERAPY BURNABY

Getting into a car accident can be overwhelming in many ways physically and emotionally. The last thing you need is to deal with paperwork and funding for your treatment sessions – leave this to us! If you have been in a car accident within the last 12 weeks, you are immediately pre-approved for ICBC physiotherapy treatment sessions regardless of who was at fault. You will also have access to a variety of other healthcare providers. The first thing you need to do is report the accident to ICBC and get a claim number. You do not need a doctor’s note to start ICBC physiotherapy treatments, but you will need to see your doctor for overall healthcare and medical prescriptions. The chart below outlines what you can access and how much coverage is included for each session. If there is a remaining fee to be paid, this is usually paid out of pocket, or covered by your own extended health provider. These are the current new guidelines and are in effect from May 1st, 2021 onwards. The first paramedical service that you will likely see is the physiotherapist. As your registered physiotherapist in Burnaby, we will assess, diagnose, and treat your injury.
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WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON MY FIRST ICBC PHYSIOTHERAPY VISIT?

At your first visit, we’ll discuss your health history and the details of your car accident, such as your sitting position, the direction and location of the impact, and how fast you and the other car were moving.

After taking a thorough history, we’ll conduct a physical exam to assess your body’s movement, muscle strength, nerve function, and perform any necessary special tests. If further investigations or imaging are needed, we’ll communicate with your family doctor.

TREATMENT PLAN

After your physical examination, we will be able to diagnose your injury, and start physiotherapy treatment. Your treatment session can include one or multiple techniques such as acupuncture, IMS, electrical modalities, manual therapy, cupping therapy, and exercise therapy. To have a better understanding of these techniques, refer to our

“Physiotherapy Services” section on our menu for detailed explanations.

We often find that injuries from motor vehicle accidents benefit from working in conjunction with other healthcare practitioners. We often refer to other paramedical services as needed to optimize your recovery. We will also direct bill and communicate with your ICBC support and recovery specialist as needed

If your injury extends beyond the 12 weeks and further treatment is required, we will submit the necessary documents for approval of further ICBC physiotherapy visits.

Yes! You can see any of the healthcare providers listed in the chart above, as long as the date of your accident is within 12 weeks.

Yes, ICBC does provide some funding if you are not able to complete household tasks like cleaning.

Immediately, as long as your accident date is still within 12 weeks. You will first need to call ICBC, report the accident, then get a claim number

When you arrive at our Burnaby Physiotherapy clinic, you will need your claim number, claim adjuster’s name, and contact. Leave the rest to us!

No, you do not need to pay for anything upfront. Your ICBC physiotherapy treatment session is covered by ICBC.

Moving Forward Together

See the difference our personalized physiotherapy makes.

Mike has been a lifesaver with my pickleball knee injury! He always make me feel supported and motivated, and the progress has been amazing. Avi’s massage treatments are next level too! Couldn’t ask for a better team

- Jenny Bui

Mike and team run such a great operation here at EastWest Physiotherapy. You can tell that Mike truly cares about his work and his clients. I’ve been here to “fix” my tennis elbow as well as random strains after long runs and I come back feeling stronger. Thank you so much!

- Steven Ngo

Elizabeth is an amazing physiotherapist and has helped me recover quickly from a number of hip, back and neck issues over the years. Her mix of conventional physiotherapy techniques and exercises, along with acupuncture and cupping, have greatly contributed to an improvement in my health.

- Amanda K

Elizabeth is very knowledgeable in Western physiotherapy and traditional Chinese healing techniques. She uses the combination of both to help me with my migraines and muscle pain. It has been effective and life-changing. She is also an empathetic listener and it means a lot to me as a regular client. I highly recommend her!

- Trina Tam

I’ve been seeing Elizabeth for a couple of months now to rehabilitate some old running injuries and she has been nothing but kind, patient, and persistent. Going from a physio practice where my appointment time is shared with multiple patients to 1:1 treatment has been night and day. The variety of techniques she uses has been super effective, along with strengthening/maintenance recommendations. I was referred to her by family members and plan on recommending anyone else I know to go see her!

- Katherine