ATHLETIC THERAPY

Athletic therapy is a health care profession that specializes in prevention, emergency care, assessment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries (muscles, joints, ligaments, bones). Following a sport medicine model of care, an Athletic Therapist utilizes contemporary rehabilitation methods including manual therapies, therapeutic modalities, corrective exercise, physical reconditioning, taping and bracing in order to accelerate an individual’s return to pre-injury status. Many people may recognize an Athletic Therapist as the person on the sidelines with professional sports teams that will respond to emergency situations on the court, field or ice. Athletic Therapists can however work in a variety of settings.

Direct Billing Insurance

For your convenience, we offer direct billing to WCB, MPI, all Blue Cross Plans, and numerous private group insurance plans. Some alternative providers we can direct bill include: - Canada Life (Previously known as Great West Life) - Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance - Claim Secure - Desjardins Insurance* - Group Health - Group Source - Johnson Inc. - Johnston Group Inc. - Manulife Financial - Maximum Benefit - Sun Life Financial It is important to note that some plans do not allow direct billing by service providers; they require that you pay for your treatment and submit your receipts for reimbursement. Some sites, such as Telus Health eClaims will allow you to do this online. Please ask our office staff for information on whether your insurance plan allows direct billing. *Some plans may not be eligible
Worker's Compensation Board (WCB)

If you file a claim for an insured work-related injury and your claim is accepted, WCB will pay for your initial assessment, plus additional treatments. Coverage for additional treatments is decided by WCB on a case-by-case basis. Fees for treatment are governed by the WCB – Private Physiotherapist Contract.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)

If you file a claim for a bodily injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident, MPI will pay for your initial assessment, plus a set number of treatments; the number of allowable treatments is determined by the type of injury you have. Fees for treatment are governed by the Manitoba Public Insurance – Private Physiotherapist Contract.
Veterans, Canadian Forces, and RCMP"

Members have coverage on a pre-authorized basis through a Federal Blue Cross plan. Fees and allowable treatment limits are governed by the Federal Blue Cross – Physiotherapy agreement.
Manitoba Blue Cross

If you have an extended health benefit plan, your coverage will include physiotherapy; the amount of coverage is determined by the type of plan you have. Check your policy literature for information on your specific plan, or ask our office staff to assist you.
Other Private Insurance Plans

Many people have coverage through a private group insurance plan administered by their employer. Check your policy literature or speak with your employer/plan administrator for information about physiotherapy coverage in your specific plan.

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