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Boost Physiotherapy FAQs

Will my visit be covered by Alberta Health Care?

Nope! Just come on in! Physiotherapists are first contact, primary health care professionals that have the privilege to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. Physiotherapists are trained to recognize signs of serious health conditions and will recommend a doctors visit when necessary. Some benefits providers may ask for a doctors referral to be reimbursed, so you may want to check with your provider. However this is becoming less and less common as the benefits of physiotherapy are getting recognized way more these days.

The first visit typically takes 45-60 minutes. Your physical therapist will begin by asking questions related to your injury, as well as questions about your general health and activities. Your physical therapist will then perform a bio-mechanical assessment of your injury to determine specifically what is causing your pain and how it can be resolved. Once that is completed, your physical therapist will take the time to make sure you understand the nature of your injury, and suggest a treatment plan to meet your goals. If desired, treatment can then begin and is included as part of the first visit.

Please bring proper identification, as well as your Alberta Health Services card. If you would like us to direct bill for your treatment, please also bring your extended health care plan information. Please bring comfortable clothing and clean indoor shoes.

Most extended benefits do cover physical therapy, however everyone’s plan is different. Contact your extended health care plan directly to determine your physical therapy coverage.

Step 1: Report the injury to your employer
Step 2: Report the injury to WCB (employers are required to report your injury to WCB as well)
Step 3: Come for a physical therapy assessment as soon as possible. Your physiotherapist will assess the nature and extent of your injury and provide a report to WCB within 48 hours. You do not need a claim number to attend an assessment
Step 4: Provided the worker, employer, and physio have submitted the injury report forms to WCB, a decision on your claim is typically made within a few business days. You can continue to attend physiotherapy for your work-related injury, however if your claim is not approved by WCB, you will be responsible for covering the costs of care

In Alberta, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), regardless of who was at fault, you are entitled to benefits. The benefits you receive are based on the extent of your injuries.

Step 1: Complete an AB-1 form that details the nature of the accident and submit it to your car insurance company as soon as you can.
Step 2: See a physiotherapist within 10 business days of the accident. Your physiotherapist will diagnose your injuries in accordance with the Diagnostic Treatment “Protocols”. The majority of MVA injuries qualify for 10-21 treatments within 90 days of the accident. These can be billed directly to your car insurance company.
In some circumstances, you may not qualify for protocol treatments that are billed directly to your car insurance company. If this is the case, costs for care are billed to your extended health care plan first. Any portion of treatment that is not covered by your extended health care plan can then be submitted to your car insurance company for reimbursement.

The staff at Boost will be happy to guide you through the billing process so you can spend more time getting better and less time figuring out this whole process.

We are an authorized provider of Physiotherapy through Alberta Health Services. AHS provides funding for Albertans if you have had a recent fracture or orthopedic surgery (within the past 12 weeks). No referral is needed if you are booking following a fracture or surgery, just give us a call! Funding is also available when you are a low-income Albertan. If you think you are a low income
Albertan who may benefit from physiotherapy, please call the Rehabilitation Advice Line at 1-833-379-0563. The Rehab Advice Line will be able to determine if you are eligible for funded visits at our clinic! Give us a call if you have any further questions!

Pelvic floor physiotherapy improves pelvic floor function ( group of muscles found in the pelvic base) through manual therapy, lifestyle modifications, exercises and ultrasound. Top 10 common reasons for when to see a Pelvic floor physical therapist:

1. Post Partum
2. Prenatal (during pregnancy)
3. Post Natal symptoms
4. Painful urination
5. Constipation problems
6. Incontinence
7. Prolapse

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Still not sure if you need to see a pelvic floor physio? At Boost Physio, Pelvic Floor physiotherapy is one of our core specialties. Give us a quick call to assess your specific individual needs and for a consultation.

This is a common Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) that varies substantially from client to client as everyone is unique in their recovery time. Factors that can impact recovery time include age, occupation, hobbies/activities, level of health/fitness, prior history (ie. short-term/chronic) and psycho-social elements. Having a detailed assessment/evaluation is critical to help better understand all the factors involved to sure your progress and treatment effectiveness is on track.

Yes! We have direct billing available for many providers including but not limited to :

RWAM
Union Benefits
Manitoba Blue Cross
Pro Benefits Inc
SSQ Financial Group
Medavie Blue Cross
Industrial Alliance
Cowan Insurance Group
Maximum Benefit
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Insurance Corporation
Desjardins
Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
Asebp
CINUP
JohnstonGroup
Alberta Blue Cross
GreenShield Canada
Great West Life
Johnson
Manulife Financial
Sunlife Financial
Be sure to visit our Physio Services for more info. Don’t see your question in our Physiotherapy FAQs section? Please give our office a call and we will answer any further questions you have.

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