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Choosing The Best Physiotherapy Clinic
Improve the way your body moves so you can continue to do the things you love. Here are 5 questions to consider when choosing the best physiotherapy clinic:
- Does the physiotherapist have a good reputation?
- How many online google reviews do they have?
- Does the clinic & therapists specialize with my injury or condition?
- Does the physiotherapy clinic make you feel safe?
- Do local doctors or healthcare professionals recommend this clinic?
Costs of Physiotherapy in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Treatments are covered by most insurance plans and can direct bill your insurance company when available.
There is limited coverage from Manitoba Health Services for physiotherapy. An assessment at a clinic that provides provincial funding is required to determine if you are eligible. To find provincially-funded physiotherapy services, visit Manitoba Health Service’s website and search for “physiotherapy.”
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in Manitoba, you are entitled to accident benefits coverage under the Motor Vehicles Act, regardless of whether you were at fault. The amount of coverage that you receive will depend on the type of injury that you have sustained.
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.
Injured at work? Then you may be eligible to have your entire treatment covered by WCB.
If you have injured yourself at work you and your employee need to fill out a WCB claim. You can then go for an assessment at an approved WCB physiotherapy clinic. The initial physiotherapy examination and first treatment will be paid for by WCB.
Further physiotherapy treatment is only approved once the claim is accepted. If approved, the WCB may authorize physiotherapy treatment for up to six weeks. That means you won’t be required to pay anything out of your own pocket and your treatment will be free.
Physiotherapy is normally included in employer or purchased health benefit plans. Coverage varies from plan to plan and can range from $500 to unlimited 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.
Insurance Covered & Submitted For You
Your treatments are covered by most insurance plans. Most clinics in Winnipeg also direct bill your insurance company when available.
- Canada Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield
- Equitable Life
- Industrial Alliance
- Dejardins
- SSQ
- Standard Life
- Chambers of Commerce
- Johnson Inc.
- Johnston Group Inc.
- First Canadian
- Maximum Benefit
- CINUP
Cowan
GroupHealth
Manion
Cooperators
Nexgen
Telus Adjudicare
Manitoba Physiotherapy FAQs
There are a few different ways to get your best physiotherapy treatments covered in Winnipeg, MB.
Were you injured at work?
Then you may be eligible to have your entire treatment covered by WCB. If you have injured yourself at work you and your employer need to fill out a WCB claim. You can then go for an assessment at an approved WCB physiotherapy clinic. The
initial physiotherapy examination and first treatment will be paid for by WCB.
Further physiotherapy treatment is only approved once the claim is accepted. If approved, the WCB may authorize physiotherapy treatment for up to six weeks. That means you won’t be required to pay anything out of your own pocket and your treatment will be free.
Are you covered under Manitoba Health Services?
There is limited coverage from Manitoba Health Services for physiotherapy. An assessment at a clinic that provides provincial funding is required to determine if you are eligible. To find provincially-funded physiotherapy services, visit Manitoba Health Service’s website and search for “physiotherapy.”
Are you covered under Employer Insurance Benefits?
Physiotherapy is normally included in employer or purchased health benefit plans. Coverage varies from plan to plan and can range from $500 to unlimited 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.
Yes!
The best way to replicate the physical therapy you get at a clinic in your home is to let your physiotherapist treat you virtually. Your physical therapist can assess how you move, look at your work set up, look how you have set up your home exercise station and watch you do your exercises. They can then give you specific tweaks and suggestions to make sure you can continue toward achieving your goals.
Physiotherapy Video visits (also known as virtual visits) are now covered by most major insurance providers just the same way as an in-clinic session would be. Save time and try physiotherapy from the comfort of your own home.
There are a large variety of injuries involving many different joints and muscles that physiotherapists typically treat in Winnipeg, MB. Here are some of the most common ones that physiotherapists see on a regular basis:
- Sprain and strains
- Sports injuries
- Workplace injuries, improper lifting, as well as poor ergonomics
- Whiplash Injuries, car accidents or falls
- General fatigue and deconditioning
- Headaches and concussions
Find A Physiotherapist Near You
This appointment is your opportunity to tell us what hurts and discover whether physiotherapy or chiropractic care is a good fit for you! During this session, you will talk with a physiotherapist or chiropractor on a phone all (or online) and create the right care plan specifically for your pain. There is no obligation. This session is to find out whether physiotherapy or chiropractic care can help you get back to doing the things you love in life.