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Rehabilitation and Recovery Programs
What Are Rehabilitation and Recovery Programs
- Progressive exercise and strengthening
- Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
- Education on recovery strategies and movement confidence
- Return to work or post surgical rehabilitation planning
- Ongoing progress tracking and relapse prevention
How Our Rehabilitation Programs Work
- Identify key limitations and set clear, measurable goals
- Develop a customized, progressive recovery plan
- Integrate exercise, mobility, and strength training
- Provide education and self management strategies
- Monitor and adapt your plan as you heal
Our Three Core Rehabilitation Programs
Motor Vehicle Accident Recovery
Comprehensive, coordinated care under Alberta’s approved MVA diagnostic and treatment protocols.
- Reduce pain and stiffness Restore movement and function
- Rebuild strength and confidence
- Prevent chronic pain after injury
- Your physiotherapist guides each stage of recovery to ensure progress aligns with established
- MVA coverage timelines.
Return to Work Rehabilitation WCB and Workplace Injuries
A structured program to help you safely return to work after injury.
We collaborate with you, your physician, employer, and WCB Alberta to restore your ability to perform job specific tasks with confidence.
Your program may include:
- Gradual loading and functional retraining
- Job specific strength and endurance
- Pain management and movement confidence
- Education for injury prevention and long term resilience
- Once your WCB claim is approved, treatment costs are covered and our team manages all progress reporting.
Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Restore mobility, strength, and confidence after surgery with physiotherapist guided recovery aligned to your surgeon’s protocols.
Common areas include:
- Hip and knee replacements
- Shoulder and rotator cuff repairs
- Spinal, ankle, or ligament surgeries
You progress from early movement to strength rebuilding and functional retraining so you can return to daily life safely and confidently.
Coverage and Payment
Avenue Physio is not an AHS contracted clinic. Publicly funded AHS physiotherapy is limited and typically provided through hospital or contracted community clinics. If you prefer publicly funded care, you can find a list of AHS contracted clinics through Alberta Health Services.
Your post surgical care at Avenue Physio is always one on one with a registered physiotherapist. We direct bill most major extended health plans.
Who These Programs Are For
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Workplace injuries and WCB claims
- Surgery of the knee, hip, shoulder, or spine
- Sprains, strains, and tendon injuries
- Chronic pain or recurrent movement issues
- General deconditioning or loss of strengths
Rehabilitation and Recovery
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FAQ
Questions
Rehabilitation and Recovery Programs
Do I need a doctor’s referral to start rehabilitation?
No. You can book directly with a physiotherapist. If you have had surgery, we will review your post operative notes and align your recovery plan with your surgeon’s recommendations.
Is physiotherapy covered by Alberta Health Services?
AHS funded physiotherapy is available only in limited cases such as post fracture or post surgical rehabilitation after a hospital stay. Avenue Physio is a private clinic and not contracted by AHS. We offer direct billing to most extended health benefit plans.
What if my injury is from a car accident?
We guide you through Alberta’s MVA protocols and manage your paperwork and direct billing so you can focus on recovery.
What if my injury happened at work WCB?
Once your WCB claim is approved, treatment costs are covered under WCB Alberta guidelines. We send regular progress reports to your case manager and focus on safe return to work.
How long will rehabilitation take?
Timelines depend on your injury and goals. Your physiotherapist will outline a clear plan and track milestones throughout your recovery.
How to Get Started
