WSIB Physiotherapy in Mississauga

When you suffer an injury in the workplace, it will affect not only the hours that you spend at your job but also the way you perform your everyday activities such as getting out of bed to carrying groceries or driving to climbing stairs to even being able to move with confidence. In addition to the physical difficulties many injured workers have to adjust to after suffering a workplace injury, many injured workers also find themselves asking “What happens next?” Is my injury covered by WSIB? When can I start physiotherapy? What is the process?

At Get Back Physiotherapy, we provide support and guidance for injured workers in Mississauga going through all of the various stages of their rehabilitation process. Whether you have sustained an injury due to a one-time traumatic event or developed your injury over time from repeated and prolonged activity, Get Back Physiotherapy provides physiotherapy services designed to restore movement, increase functionality and prepare for a safe return to work.

When you come to Get Back Physiotherapy, you will know what to expect from your very first appointment, how you will be measured as you progress through the different stages of your rehabilitation, and the objective for each stage of rehabilitation.

What Is WSIB Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy for WSIB coverage is for employees that have experienced an injury at their employment and are insured through the WSIB in Ontario. The purpose of this type of physiotherapy is to help you regain motion, improve physical function, and get you prepared to go back to work in a safe manner. Because healthcare can affect your normal daily routine as well as your work, physiotherapy will assist you in moving more freely in your day-to-day life and at your place of employment.

Physiotherapy is not simply treating your injury, but looking at how the injured area affects your body’s overall movement, strength, and ability to perform at work. The assessment that your physiotherapist performs, in combination with your daily activities and your workplace requirements, will be used to develop and build your rehabilitation plans with you, which will progress as you recover. During your first visit to a physiotherapist for WSIB, your physiotherapist will explain what to expect in physiotherapy, answer any questions you may have, and provide assistance with respect to your rehabilitation process.

Is WSIB Physiotherapy Right for You?

If you’ve suffered an injury while working on the job, physiotherapy might play an essential role in your recovery.

Our practice regularly assists employees who work in the following types of industries:

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Transportation
• Office settings
• Skilled trades
• Public service

Workplace injuries can be caused by a variety of factors; however, injuries can occur from either a single event or over time due to repetitive activities conducted throughout a number of months.

Physiotherapy often treats:

• Neck
• Lower back
• Shoulders
• Elbows
• Wrists
• Hips
• Knees
• Ankles
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Joints

Regardless of how you sustain your injury, we will determine what movement or activity has become difficult for you to do and create a personalized plan to gradually restore your ability to be active within your workplace environment.

How a Workplace Injury Can Affect Your Daily Life

Many people will not seek out physiotherapy until their injury begins to affect them in their everyday lives.

You may find yourself unable to perform daily jobs such as:

• Without hesitation, lifting boxes.
• Carrying groceries.
• Reaching up to cabinets.
• Through long meetings without having to extend your legs.
• Standing on your feet for your shift.
• Walking a long distance.
• Going upstairs.
• Bending down to pick something up.
• Getting a good night of sleep.

All of these issues can be compounding and affecting your confidence at home and at work.

Physiotherapy is a way to help you regain the movement of your body to be ready for the physical demands that you may experience at work.

What to Expect During Your First Visit

Your first session will focus on how to diagnose the injury you received from your work and then to develop an appropriate course of action for you.

The physiotherapist will ask lots of questions that may include:

• How did you get injured?
• Which movements are troublesome to you right now?
• What are your job duties?
• What is your health care history?
• What are your rehabilitation goals?

After the history-taking is complete, the physiotherapist will then complete an examination, which may consist of:

• Joint range-of-motion measurements
• Muscle strength testing
• Flexibility testing
• Balance testing
• Gait pattern assessment
• Functional movement evaluations

By the end of the initial appointment, you will have a better understanding of your current injury, potential rehabilitation goals, and a better understanding of the next stage of recovery.

Your Rehabilitation Plan Evolves with Your Progress

Every workplace injury heals at its own speed.

Physiotherapy doesn’t have a predetermined schedule, instead rehabilitation is continually evolving as the body recovers.

Phase 1

The goal of this phase is to regain comfortable movement and normal joint range of motion, along with re-establishing healthy and functional patterns of movement.

Phase 2 – Developing Strength

As your mobility improves through this phase you will be required to do more challenging exercises. During this phase of rehabilitation, strength, coordination, balance, endurance and flexibility will all be addressed.

Phase 3 – Preparing to Return to Work

As you get closer to being ready to return to work your treatment will more closely resemble the physical demands of your job.

If your job requires supporting heavy objects and long periods of standing, for example, those types of movements will likely BEGIN to be incorporated into your rehabilitation to help you transition back to doing the activities for which you were hired.

At each of the phases of your rehabilitation process your physiotherapist will assess your progress and adjust your rehabilitation program accordingly.

Your Recovery Journey Step by Step

Being familiar with what is going to happen after you have had an injury at work, will help reduce the fear of the unknown.

Step 1 – Schedule Your Evaluation

After your WSIB application has been submitted, you will want to call Get Back Physiotherapy to set up your appointment. If you have any questions regarding the process of booking your appointment, one of our staff would be happy to assist you prior to your visit.

Step 2 – Do Your Assessment

Your physiotherapist will evaluate your injury, range of motion, any limitations you have based on a physical limitation and any limitations that may exist when completing job tasks.

Step 3 – Start Receiving Treatment

Depending on your current physical abilities and your injury, physiotherapy is initiated through an exercise program, using a combination of physiotherapy, using movement, and hands-on techniques.

Step 4 – Track Your Progress

As your strength and range of motion improve, your rehabilitation plan will change based on your improvement.

Step 5 – Be Prepared For When You Return To Work

Your first visits will involve treatment directed towards the movements that are required by your job, so you will feel that you will be more prepared to return to work.

How Early Rehabilitation Can Impact Your Recovery

Starting rehabilitation after an accident is very beneficial in order to correct movement problems before they affect other parts of the body.

Many individuals experience gradual recovery through:

• The ability to move with more confidence.
• Increased range of motion (flexibility).
• Improved muscle strength.
• Fewer falls (stability).
• Improved ability to walk.
• More confidence when doing things in their life on a daily basis.
• More ability to perform job-related tasks.

The recovery process does not typically happen in one day; however, there are usually frequent improvements throughout the rehabilitation process.

Supporting Workers Across Many Industries

Different industries are supported by the clinic.

Some of the many industries are construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, transportation, office administration, skilled trades, municipal services and logistics.

Rehabilitation will always be based on what type of occupation you perform and its demands on your body.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I begin WSIB Physiotherapy?

You will begin physiotherapy through WSIB once you have reported your injury to your workplace and opened a WSIB claim, and your physiotherapy has been pre-approved.

What will take place at my first appointment?

You will have a discussion regarding the nature of your injury followed by a physical assessment by the physiotherapist, and they will assess the results and develop a plan for rehabilitation based on those results.

How many appointments will I require?

The number of required appointments is dependent on the extent of your injury, recovery, and requirements associated with your job.

Will I continue to have the same exercises over the course of my rehabilitation?

Your rehabilitation program will progress as your range of motion, strength, and function improve.

Can physiotherapy assist me with an injury that was caused by repetitive actions?

Yes. Physiotherapy can be used to treat repetitive strain injuries in all of the joints (back, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees etc.), which have occurred at work.

Areas Served

The Get Back Physiotherapy Clinic is located within minutes of Mississauga and offers physiotherapy services to those who have experienced a work-related injury. Our clinic is also conveniently located near the communities of Mineola, Lakeview, Lorne Park, Cooksville, and many more.

For the injured worker of Mississauga and surrounding communities, Get Back Physiotherapy is committed to helping individuals recover following a workplace-related injury while they continue to remain close to their job location or home.

Why Choose Get Back Physiotherapy?

Your rehabilitation following a work injury goes beyond your appointments. To reach your recovery goals, you will require an individualized rehabilitation plan consisting of three key components:

• Assessing your current injury
• Identifying your progress
• Determining the physical demands of your job

At Get Back Physiotherapy, every injured worker is assessed upon their first visit, then guided through multiple phases of their recovery. We will provide you with regular updates regarding your recovery to ensure you are continuing to make progress in the direction you desire and that you are aware of the next step in the rehabilitation process.

Whether your goal is to return to work, increase your comfort level during your regular daily activities, or regain your strength following an injury, the Get Back Physiotherapy Team is committed to assisting you along your path of recovery.

Related Services

You may want one of these other options for physiotherapy:

• Physiotherapy for motor vehicle accidents
• Physiotherapy for back pain
• Physiotherapy for neck pain
• Physiotherapy for shoulder issues
• Physiotherapy for knee problems
• Manual therapy
• Exercise therapy

Get Started with WSIB Physiotherapy

Taking the first step is critical when trying to recover from an injury that happened while working.

If you have an open WSIB claim and are ready to begin physio, we’d love to help! We will take the time to explain how the process will work, perform a thorough assessment of your injury and create a rehabilitation program in order to assist you in returning to your daily activities and job.

Please contact our clinic today to schedule your WSIB physiotherapy assessment!