As another year comes to a close, it’s time to get the most of your benefits! At PhysioNow, this is a busy time for our clinic and we encourage all of our patients to take advantage and get the care they need. If you’re like most Canadians, your extended health care benefits reset at the end of the year. Maybe you’ve told yourself you’ll book that physiotherapy session “next week,” or you’ve been meaning to replace those worn-out orthotics but keep putting it off. The truth is, those benefits are there for a reason, to help you stay healthy, pain-free, and active.
How can I use my benefits?
At PhysioNow, we handle all the difficult parts for you. Most insurers will give you an online portal or card with the details of your plan. First, locate that information then all you have to do is bring it with you to your first appointment. Our staff will take care of the rest, and the good news is most insurers allow us to bill them directly, making things simple for you. Please check our fees and financing page for a more complete list of accepted insurances and the benefits of direct billing. Each individual’s plan is different including how much coverage and which services are covered. We encourage you to check with your provider if you are not sure!
Here are five simple ways you can use your remaining benefits at PhysioNow before the year wraps up.
1. Physiotherapy: Get ahead of aches and pains
Physiotherapy isn’t just for injuries, it’s also about prevention. If you’ve been noticing stiffness, recurring aches, or minor discomfort, now’s the perfect time to get it checked. A physiotherapist can assess your movement, posture, and strength to uncover what’s really causing the issue before it becomes a bigger problem.
In conclusion, using your benefits for physiotherapy sessions can help you:
- Recover from pain or injury faster
- Improve mobility and strength
- Prevent future problems with targeted exercises
- Improve balance or decrease chance of falls
- Learn strategies to improve your posture
Physiotherapy can make sure you go into the holidays and new year feeling good about your health!
2. Massage therapy: Ease tension and reset your body
With busy schedules, long hours at desks, and colder weather setting in, muscle tension builds up fast. Massage therapy is a great way to relieve stress, reduce muscle tightness, and improve circulation.
Many insurance plans cover registered massage therapy (RMT), making it an easy way to use your benefits. Whether you’re dealing with chronic tension, postural strain, or just need a mental reset, this is your chance to end the year feeling refreshed. Many of our patients use massage therapy regularly throughout the year as a preventative and maintenance strategy. If we can stop the pain from happening in the first place, that’s the best way to do it!
3. Manual osteopathy: Restore balance and mobility
Manual osteopathy focuses on how the body’s structure, muscles, joints, and fascia, all work together and influence each other. As such, this is a very holistic style of treatment that incorporates many different manual therapies. Gentle hands-on techniques can help you improve your body’s alignment, mobility, and circulation.
If you’ve been dealing with headaches, back stiffness, or general fatigue, manual osteopathy can act alone or even complement your physiotherapy or massage care. By working on multiple systems at once, it restores overall body balance. While a relatively newer service, it it being covered under many extended health care plans now, so it’s worth checking if it’s included in yours.
4. Orthotics: Skip the foot pain
Worn-out or poorly fitted orthotics can cause more harm than good. If your feet, knees, or lower back have been sore lately, it might be time for an update. If you work a job or have al lifestyle that requires you to be on your feet a lot, orthotics can make a huge difference in fatigue and comfort.
Custom orthotics are designed to support your unique foot structure and help align your body from the ground up. At PhysioNow, our physiotherapists can assess your gait and provide a prescription for orthotics. These are often partially or fully covered under many benefit plans and can be shipped directly to our clinic, making life convenient for you. Additionally, your physiotherapist can then ensure the fit and make any adjustments necessary before you take them home.
Your feet do so much for you everyday. Investing your remaining benefits here means investing in long-term comfort and stability.
5. Braces and Supports: Protect and prevent
From ankle braces to wrist supports, these tools can help stabilize joints, reduce pain, and prevent further injury, especially if you’re active or recovering from a strain. At PhysioNow, we offer a range of off the shelf braces or even custom knee braces. Keep in mind that some insurances may require a doctor’s note for reimbursement.
Using your extended health care coverage at PhysioNow to get properly fitted braces ensures you’re getting professional-grade support with advice from health care professionals.
Ready to use your benefits?
Your extended health care benefits are designed to help you feel your best, not just when something goes wrong. Use them efficiently to keep you moving, balanced, and healthy. Don’t let them go to waste!
If you’re not sure which services are covered or what would help you most, our team can guide you through your options and tailor a plan that fits your goals and your benefits. If you have more questions, please contact our PhysioNow team at Phone: 289-724-0448 or Email: applewood@physionow.ca or feel free to walk in to one of our clincis! We have 10 locations across the west GTA from Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga to Etobicoke. Don’t let your benefits go unused, book with PhysioNow today!
