WORKPLACE INJURY (WSIB) TREATMENTS IN MISSISSAUGA, ETOBICOKE, OAKVILLE & BURLINGTON

Got injured at work? Here’s what you need to know about it. Unfortunately, a work-related injury is about more than your physical health. It can also affect your job, income, and daily life. At PhysioNow, we are fully registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and we provide WSIB-approved physiotherapy services. Each assessment and treatment will be conducted with a Registered Physiotherapist. Our WSIB treatments are designed to help injured workers recover and return to work quickly, safely, and confidently.

Whether your injury just happened or you’ve been dealing with ongoing pain, PhysioNow is here to support you every step of the way. We understand that the process can feel overwhelming. Our team can guide you through each step, including the paperwork! 

Types of Injuries Treated with WSIB Physiotherapy

There is a huge range of injuries that are treatable through WSIB. If the injury occurred at work and is affecting your performance, we urge you to come for physiotherapy. The types of injuries that we most commonly treat are:

• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Shoulder injuries– tendonitis, muscle tears, bursitis
• Knee injuries
• Ankle and foot injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents that happen at work
• Wrist and hand injuries– carpal tunnel, strains and sprains
• Hip injuries– bursitis, sprains and strains
• Fractures
• Head injuries, including concussions
• Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
• Slips, trips, falls
• Lifting or pushing injuries

How to Receive Physiotherapy for a Workplace Injury

1. If you have been injured at work, please notify your workplace immediately so that they may fill out the necessary paperwork to start a claim for you. As long as we have a claim number, we will be able to assist you with treatment.

2. Next, please call to set up an appointment promptly with your family doctor or go to a walk-in clinic if you do not have a family doctor.

3. Our physiotherapists are able to assess you immediately after the injury, even if you haven’t been able to see your doctor yet.

4. We can fill out the necessary paperwork for WSIB at the clinic to start the medical portion of your claim (Form 8 or a Functional Ability Form (FAF)).

5. We will also communicate with your employer to make sure that we facilitate your return to work when you are ready. This includes communicating a possible return date, work restrictions (using the FAF), work modifications, and more.

6. In addition, we will communicate with your medical doctor if you wish for us to do so. We can also facilitate referral to specialists or further testing if found necessary by contacting WSIB. This collaborative care and reporting model allows us to provide the best possible treatment for our patients.

What to Expect During a WSIB Physiotherapy Session

Your treatment will begin with a thorough assessment by a Registered Physiotherapist. They will ask you some questions about your injury, how it happened, and your current symptoms to get an idea of your current situation. They will also ask about your medical history, your working conditions, job demands, your previous activity levels, and more to understand what your normal looks like.

Next, your physiotherapist will conduct an objective assessment to understand your current abilities and limitations. This assessment may include a range of motion, coordination, strength, balance, and functional testing. They may recreate some of the demands of your work, such as lifting 20 lbs, going up and down stairs, and crouching down for extended periods of time. These findings will be used in the creation of a personalized treatment plan with the goal of getting you safely back to function and work as quickly as possible.

Finally, your physiotherapist will use all the above information to create your treatment plan. They will discuss the expected timeline for healing, the goals, and the treatment methods they will use to get there. These methods include evidence-based methods such as:

• Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
• Modalities where appropriate ex. therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, or shockwave therapy
• Education on safe return to work, injury management and prevention
• Exercise plans to restore strength, mobility and endurance
• Return to work conditioning
• Functional retraining

Returning to Work

Going back to work after an injury can be intimidating, but your physiotherapist is there to help you succeed! We work closely with WSIB to support each worker’s individual factors, we know not everybody heals at the same speed. To facilitate a safe and effective return to work, we coordinate:

• Modified or graduated duties or hours with your workplace
• Timely completion of Functional Abilities Forms (FAFs) to set reasonable job demands
• Bracing, splints, and other aids for return to work
• Education and training on proper body mechanics for lifting, repetitive tasks, desk setup, etc

Communication between all involved parties is key. PhysioNow ensures that everybody is in the loop to best support your recovery.

How PhysioNow Can Support Your Workplace Injury

PhysioNow has been a leading provider in workplace injuries and WSIB care for many years. Our clinics offer:

• WSIB-approved treatment across 10 West GTA locations, including Burlington, Oakville, Missisauga and Etobicoke
• Same-day availability for assessments and treatment
• Assistance with WSIB procedure and paperwork
• Assistance with referral to specialists, WSIB specialty programs, and medical imaging
• Evidence-based, personalized treatment
• 1 on 1 Physiotherapy care
• Extended evening and Saturday hours
• Free parking with full accessibility

Please contact us to book your Workplace Injury Assessment and Treatment today!

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