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WorkSafeBC physiotherapy: how it works after a workplace injury

WorkSafeBC covers physiotherapy for work injuries with no referral needed and nothing to pay at a WorkSafeBC provider. Here is how to report your injury, start treatment, and return to work safely.

Noushin Nouri · 7 min read

ICBC active rehab explained: what it is and why it matters

ICBC active rehab is supervised, exercise-based recovery led by a kinesiologist. It rebuilds the strength and movement that passive treatment alone cannot, and it is covered under your ICBC claim. Here is how it works.

Faranak Shekoohi · 6 min read

How long does whiplash take to heal? A physiotherapist explains

Most whiplash settles within 6 to 12 weeks when you start guided treatment early. Here is the realistic timeline, the warning signs to watch for, and how physiotherapy speeds recovery.

Noushin Nouri · 7 min read

What to do after a car accident in BC: a step-by-step guide

After a crash in BC: check for injuries, exchange information, document the scene, report to ICBC for a claim number, see a doctor for anything serious, then start physiotherapy. Here is the order that protects your health and your claim.

Noushin Nouri · 8 min read

Does ICBC cover physiotherapy? What is covered after a crash in BC

Yes. ICBC pre-approves 25 physiotherapy visits in the first 12 weeks after a crash in BC, with no referral needed. Here is exactly what is covered and how to start.

Noushin Nouri · 6 min read

Recovery after knee replacement surgery: a realistic timeline

Recovery after a knee replacement runs in phases over roughly a year, with most progress in the first three months. Here is a realistic timeline and the central role physiotherapy plays in getting your range and strength back.

Mary Ghoroghi · 7 min read

Tennis elbow treatment: why rest alone rarely fixes it

Tennis elbow is an overload injury of the forearm tendon, and rest alone rarely fixes it. The most effective treatment is progressive loading exercise. Here is what works and how long recovery realistically takes.

Braedan Lalor · 6 min read

Rotator cuff vs frozen shoulder: how to tell them apart

A frozen shoulder progressively loses range in every direction, while a rotator cuff problem is pain and weakness with specific movements. Here is how to tell them apart and why the diagnosis matters.

Braedan Lalor · 7 min read

Sciatica: what causes it and what actually helps

Sciatica is a symptom of an irritated nerve, not a diagnosis in itself. Most cases settle without surgery within weeks. Here are the causes, the red flags, and how physiotherapy helps.

Noushin Nouri · 7 min read

Knee pain on the stairs: what it means and how to fix it

Knee pain on the stairs usually points to how your kneecap tracks and the strength around it, not damage inside the joint. Here is what causes it and how physiotherapy treats it.

Braedan Lalor · 6 min read

Neck pain and tension headaches: the connection and how to treat it

Many headaches start in the neck. Desk posture and neck tension drive both cervicogenic and tension-type headaches, and treating the neck often eases the head. Here is how physiotherapy and acupuncture help.

Mary Ghoroghi · 6 min read

Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and when to worry

Most lower back pain is mechanical, not dangerous, and improves with movement rather than rest. Here are the common causes, the red flags that need urgent care, and how physiotherapy finds and treats the cause.

Mary Ghoroghi · 8 min read

How much does physiotherapy cost in West Vancouver?

A physiotherapy assessment in West Vancouver is around $110 to $135, with follow-ups around $90 to $110. Most extended health plans reimburse a share, and ICBC and WorkSafeBC visits are typically fully covered.

Mary Ghoroghi · 5 min read

What to expect at your first physiotherapy appointment

Your first physiotherapy appointment is a 45 to 60 minute assessment: a conversation about your history, a hands-on examination, a plain-language explanation, and usually treatment the same day. Here is exactly how it goes.

Braedan Lalor · 6 min read

Physiotherapy vs chiropractor vs osteopath: which should you see?

Physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths all treat pain and movement problems, but they approach the body differently. Here is what each does, how they differ, and when to choose each one.

Dr. Sirus Vakilian · 8 min read

Do you need a referral for physiotherapy in BC?

No. British Columbia has direct access, so you can book physiotherapy yourself without a doctor referral. The one thing to check is whether your extended health plan asks for one before it reimburses.

Mary Ghoroghi · 5 min read

Fall prevention for seniors: how the right exercise keeps you steady

Balance and strength are trainable at any age, and exercise reduces the rate of falls by around a quarter. Here is what causes falls and how a guided program lowers your risk.

Mary Ghoroghi · 8 min read

Returning to sport after injury: how to know you are truly ready

Return to sport is a staged process, not a date on the calendar. Returning before you meet objective criteria raises re-injury risk. Here is how physiotherapists decide.

Braedan Lalor · 7 min read