WSIB and Physiotherapy in Ontario: What Injured Workers Need to Know

A workplace injury can be disorienting. On top of managing pain and recovery, you are suddenly dealing with paperwork, claims, and a process you have probably never encountered before. This post is here to make the WSIB side of things clearer.

WSIB stands for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. It is Ontario's workers' compensation system. If you are injured at work and your employer is covered by WSIB, you are entitled to benefits that can include physiotherapy treatment.

Step one is to report your injury. You need to report the injury to your employer as soon as possible. Your employer is required to file a Form 7 with WSIB. You should also file your own claim directly with WSIB using Form 6, available on the WSIB website.

Once your claim is active, you can be referred to a physiotherapy clinic registered with WSIB. Active Path Physiotherapy is registered with WSIB and treats workplace injury patients directly. We handle the billing on your behalf, so you do not pay out of pocket for covered treatment.

What does WSIB physiotherapy cover? WSIB covers assessment and treatment for your workplace injury. The number of sessions and the type of treatment covered depends on the nature of your injury and the stage of your claim. We work within WSIB's framework and communicate directly with your case manager as needed.

Common workplace injuries we treat through WSIB include soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains, back and neck injuries, shoulder injuries, repetitive strain injuries, and fracture rehabilitation.

The most important thing is not to delay treatment. Early physiotherapy intervention typically leads to better outcomes and shorter recovery times. If your WSIB claim is approved, there is no reason to wait.

If you have been injured at work and are not sure how to get started, call us at 905-794-8003. We can walk you through what we need from you and get you booked in quickly.