Physiotherapy Clinics near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, physiotherapy is covered by our provincial healthcare system. You can access outpatient physiotherapy through your local hospital; however, there are often lengthy wait times to receive care. Please contact your local physiotherapy outpatient clinic to find out more information on wait times. These times can vary based on your condition.

If you are scheduled for orthopaedic surgery (such as for a knee or hip replacement), you will most likely receive some inpatient physiotherapy following the surgery. You may also be referred for outpatient physiotherapy once you are released from hospital to assist with your recovery. Other examples of people who receive referrals for physiotherapy within the public health system include young children with chronic conditions such as cerebral palsy or cystic fibrosis and seniors or those with serious chronic illnesses living in extended care facilities.

If you have been in a car accident you should contact your insurance company to let them know. Then book an appointment immediately with a physiotherapist to get an early assessment. 

The good news is that you don’t have to seek approval of the insurer to get an assessment. The physiotherapy clinic will bill the automobile insurer directly so you can focus on recovering and not on administrative hassles.

Treatment length is usually 10 – 12 weeks for car accident injuries. There is a large variance and you may only require a couple of visits or you may require years of treatment depending on the extent of your injuries. Under Section B Accident Benefits your insurance company is required to cover all reasonable expenses incurred within 2 years from the date of the accident for necessary physiotherapy and other medical services that are essential for rehabilitation.

Nova Scotia workers who are injured on the job and are insured under the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia may receive physiotherapy covered by their employer’s WCB insurance premiums. Injured workers can go directly to a physiotherapist. There is no need for a referral from a doctor.

Physiotherapy is normally included in employer or purchased health benefit plans. Coverage varies from plan to plan and can range from $500 to $1,000 so you need to look into the details of your health coverage. Some insurers require a referral from a doctor to access your physiotherapy coverage. 

Most clinics offer direct billing so they will manage the administration of reimbursement for you so you can focus your efforts on your treatment instead of managing paperwork. 

Direct billing is the physiotherapy clinic taking on the tedious task of submitting your claim to your insurance company for you! 

Take advantage of the clinics that provide this service for you. It is a huge time saver for you and you won’t have to submit claims after every visit. The insurance company pays the physiotherapy clinic directly for your treatment. Depending on your health care coverage only part of your treatment may be covered so you will need to pay for the portion that the insurance doesn’t cover.

If none of the above funded options are available to you then you will have to pay out of your own pocket.

Prices will vary depending on the type of assessment, injury and time that is required. Physiotherapists that have taken additional education and require certification for specialized skills will charge more per visit.

Assessments: $105 to $180

Treatments $75 – $140

You will always be told the cost of the services when you book your first appointment and then the therapist will give you a detailed treatment plan including expectations and costs after your initial assessment.