Physiotherapy is hands-on treatment for injuries and pain relief. During a session with a physiotherapist, you are typically a passive recipient of treatment. For more info, visit our Physiotherapy page.

Active rehab is exercise-based treatment for restoring mobility and improving strength, after injury recovery. During an active rehab session with a kinesiologist, you are an active participant.

Absolutely. Oftentimes your physiotherapist will recommend beginning an active rehab program after several physiotherapy sessions have assisted your injury recovery, and when you are ready for strengthening.

If you are seeing us 1-2x a week for physiotherapy, you may continue physiotherapy once a week while also incorporating active rehab sessions 1-2x a week as part of your recovery to full healing.

Under ICBC’s new Accident Benefits, you have full access to the health services you need to recover, and that includes registered massage, too. We can request treatment extensions for as long as you need.

ICBC patients are pre-approved for 12 active rehab sessions if their accident has occurred within the last 3 months. If your accident was more than 12 weeks ago, we can request a treatment extension from your claim adjuster. In some cases, ICBC covers a monthly gym/community centre pass.

For more information on ICBC claims and how we can help, visit our ICBC page.

Your kinesiologist will work 1-on-1 with you for 45 minutes, 1-2x per week. ICBC pre-approves 12 active rehab sessions, though some patients may benefit from up to 24 sessions. After your initial visit, your kinesiologist will work with you to build a treatment plan around your capacity and needs.

Start a conversation with your physiotherapist, as they can best recommend how to transition you between physiotherapy and active rehab sessions, and make sure your recovery journey is manageable and effective. Book your physio visit here.