Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) and Health Billing
We are a registered service provider for WSIB claims and will assist you through the claim process, to aid you recover from your injury.
WSIB Frequently Asked Questions
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One needs to be an employee of an organization that is covered by the WSIB. The injury or the ailment they have suffered from must be caused due to their work. As soon as a person gets an injury or falls sick due to their work, they are advised to immediately contact their employer & WSIB and file a claim with them by filling a form 6 which can be acquired at work or from the WSIB.
Once a claim has been filed, WSIB will contact employee and employer to gain important information. Based on this information, their claim will be validated and benefits will be provided to them.
Once your claim is approved, you get your claim number. We will be able to assess your condition to determine your specific injuries. We can then inform you of the physiotherapy options available for your care and submit the required information to the WSIB. You can also see your physician for a referral.
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At Circle Care Physiotherapy, our team will gladly assist you during the WSIB process and help you with each step to make sure the proper paperwork is filled in. Our goal is to assist you and make the entire process as simple as can be and make you ready to take action to get back the life you meant for!
After scheduling your initial workplace injury assessment with us, our registered physiotherapist or chiropractor will assess and examine your condition & pain, will demarcate adequate rehabilitation, and plan recovery and treatment.
Our Circle of Care will help you to control pain and inflammation and to rehabilitate your condition with exercise programs and ultimately help you to get back to work safely and equipped with the knowledge to prevent further injuries. Varied treatment techniques and protocols will be used to treat the specific condition and enable you to return to your work in a timely manner, at your full capabilities.
Our therapists will teach you the best postures and help you with workstation set up to minimize the effects of static postures or repetitive movements on your body. Whether it be lifting technique improvement, education programs or workstation setups, your skilled physiotherapist is able to offer adequate advice and education to manage or prevent pain and discomfort with work.
At Circle Care Physiotherapy, we are a registered service provider for WSIB claims and can help you with work related injury rehabilitation.
It’s not uncommon for Ontario workers to seek physiotherapy treatment after suffering an injury while at work. Many patients are covered under the provincial Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) regulations. However to qualify for the coverage, the accident needs to be reported to your employer and a report must be filed as soon as possible. Of course, the employer will need to be registered with the WSIB.
Work-related injuries commonly treated by physiotherapists:
Musculoskeletal injuries
Repetitive sprain syndromes
Back and shoulder injuries due to lifting and carrying
Falls and more serious injuries
Concussion or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)