Vancity Physiotherapy Vancouver British Columbia

Active Rehabilitation

In Person Sessions

Things can be quite scary after a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) or other traumatic injury, and we want to help you make that recovery process as easy and clear as possible. Our therapy team will help you figure out what health services are most appropriate for your situation and get you set up. Active Rehabilitation involves up to 60 minutes of 1 on 1 assessment and treatment with a Registered Kinesiologist or Registered Physiotherapist to help you recover under the ICBC Enhanced Accident Benefits.

Active rehabilitation puts the patient in control of their health. In active rehab sessions, you won’t be manipulated by an expert, but will instead be actively moving yourself. Using evidence-based treatments, you’ll work closely with your kinesiologist to improve strength, balance, endurance, and functional ability. All sessions are tailored to your needs and require active participation to be successful.

IS ACTIVE REHABILITATION RIGHT FOR YOU?

Active rehabilitation is great for anyone who wants to get back to activities they love without experiencing pain. Post-concussion patients, those with musculoskeletal injuries, or individuals who have been involved in an ICBC accident claim are a good fit for this service.

Benefits of active rehab include:

• Reduced pain

• Improved motion and ability

• Strength building

• Better health

• Shorter recovery time after injury

• Prevention of future injury

• Improved overall fitness and health

HOW IT WORKS

Active rehab combines core stability, strengthening, stretching, and postural adjustments with tailored exercise programs. These treatments are safe for both acute and chronic conditions as all programs are completely customized to the patient. Holistic considerations, such as rest, nutrition, and mindset may also be included in your treatment plan.The program structure will depend on the severity and scope of your injury. All sessions are conducted one-on-one with a Registered Kinesiologist or Registered Physiotherapist.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your first appointment will include an assessment to discuss any injuries, medical issues, or goals. From there, your kinesiologist or physiotheripist will create an exercise-based treatment plan that is tailored to your needs. Further sessions will be scheduled on a rotating basis. Home exercises will also be recommended.

HOW TO PREPARE

If you have an ICBC claim, you’ll need to be approved first before beginning your active rehab treatments. Bring a list of any medications, previous injuries, medical conditions, and information on Gradual Return to Work Programs (GRTW) if you are involved in that process. Please come to your first appointment in appropriate clothing for exercise.

POST-SESSION

Some post exercise soreness is normal and nothing to worry about. Soreness and tenderness should fade in 24-36 hours.

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FEES

To maximize your session’s value, and take advantage of our diverse treatment options, fees are inclusive of all treatments used during your session. Your therapist will work with you to help assess which treatments will be most beneficial during your visit.

VanCity Physio offers direct billing.

Vancity Physio's vast knowledge brought me great results. When I began working with them I was on crutches, and today I am so much stronger and can function so much better. I feel that I have jumped leaps and bounds, and I am very excited to utilize my new knowledge.
My therapist put a great deal of time and effort into my rehabilitation, and gave me the tools I needed to move onward and forward.

— Deborah H.

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I wanted to take a moment to write you a note of gratitude for your time and efforts during my recovery. Your attitude, depth of knowledge, and commitment really helped me through one of the roughest times in my life.

— M. Goddard

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Vancity Physio has played a pivotal role in my journey to healing my back after a car accident in 2017. Their positive attitude and ability to build instant rapport with each of his clients constantly amazes me.

Their dedication to solving the mystery behind my injury and constant support in advocating for my health has been a necessary component to the success I've had treating this injury.

I trust Vancity Physio fully with this injury and I will undoubtedly be visiting any time I need to see a physiotherapist in the future. Do yourself a favour and book in now!

— Gabrielle D.

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Practitioners

Áine Kirk

Áine (pronounced "Awn-ya") completed her Physiotherapy degrees in the UK - with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from University College London; and, a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton.

Following post-graduate training in orthopaedics, she became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists. Having done a Masters thesis on how bone reacts to weight-bearing, she has a special interest in treatment of osteopenia, osteoporosis and vertebral fractures; and is certified in both BoneFit and OsteoCircuit to treat these conditions.

She loves working with people who have been diagnosed with low bone mineral density, vertebral fractures, or fragility fractures through a personalised rehabilitation program designed for return of functional ability, balance retraining and falls prevention; and resisted exercises based on the latest Clinical Practice Guidelines for Osteoporosis care and rehabilitation.

If you are frightened to move after your fracture experience, she will gently guide you through your rehabilitation stages, at your own pace, with a program based on a comprehensive initial OsteoCircuit assessment and with your specific goals and needs in mind.

Outside of work, Áine enjoys long hikes with her dogs, sailing, knitting, and watching Canada win at hockey

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