Question 1

What are your hours?

Question 2

How can I make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can call my office at 236-420-3111 and we can book one for you.  If you prefer, you can book an appointment using our online booking platform at https://leadingedgephysio.janeapp.com

Question 3

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Initial Physiotherapy Assessment $120

Physiotherapy follow up assessment and treatment $105

ICBC  and Worksafe BC claims covered by insurance (if approved with claim number)

For most insurance plans , DVA, and RCMP direct billing is available

Question 4

What should I bring to my appointments?

Accepted Answer

You should bring any pertinent information for your first visit i.e. doctor’s referral,  if you have one, any relevant test results and your BC care card. Also, please bring or wear suitable clothing for assessing your movement and exercising i.e. shorts.

Question 5

What is Manual Therapy?

Accepted Answer

University-trained physiotherapists who have taken a series of postgraduate courses and examinations provide Manual Therapy.

Manual therapy involves ‘hands-on’ treatment which is part of the rehabilitation procedure that utilizes a variety of treatments to restore normal function after an injury or surgery.

Manual Therapists use techniques that can include joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue techniques, IMS dry needling, stretching, specific therapeutic exercise, physiotherapy modalities, traction and education.

In Canada the organization that has certified manipulative physiotherapists is the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists and the professional designation is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Physiotherapy (FCAMPT).

Joint mobilization is a gentle rhythmical, repetitive, passive movement to a joint to improve function and reduce pain.
Joint manipulation involves a small high speed controlled movement to a specific joint to improve function and reduce pain.
Soft tissue techniques include muscle stretching, trigger point release, myofascial techniques and massage. These techniques help decrease muscle spasm and tightness as well as promote tissue recovery.

Some of the scientifically proven benefits of Manual Therapy:
Pain Relief
Improved Joint Motion
Increased Muscle Strength and Coordination
Increased Function

Question 6

What is the difference between a manual physiotherapist and a physiotherapist?

Accepted Answer

All physiotherapists are university-trained professionals. After graduating University, a physiotherapist takes a series of postgraduate courses and examinations run by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s orthopedic division.

Once these exams are successfully completed a physiotherapist earns a Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. This entitles the manual physiotherapist to become a fellow in the Canadian Academy of Manual Physical Therapist (FCAMP).

This designation, which has a stringent examination process, has membership of less than 1% of the physiotherapists in Canada.

Ross McKinnon earned his FCAMP designation in 2005

Question 7

Do I need a doctor's referral?

Accepted Answer

A doctor’s referral is not necessary to see a physiotherapist in British Columbia.

To be covered by Worksafe BC  a doctor’s referral is required.

ICBC does not require a doctor's referral and pre-authorizes  25 visits  within the first 12 weeks of an accident.

Some extended health plans require a doctor’s note to reimburse you for physiotherapy services, check your insurance policy if you are unsure.

Question 8

Does extended health cover physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Most extended health insurance companies will cover physiotherapy services. It is best to check with your individual plan about the exact amount of coverage.

Most extended health plans are accepted for direct billing to your insurance otherwise you will be provided  a receipt at each visit, which you can then submit to your insurance provider to be reimbursed.

Please contact the clinic for more information or questions

landmark@leadingedgephysio.com

236 420 3111

Question 9

What methods of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Cash, cheque, debit, VISA or MasterCard are accepted

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