Recovering After a Workplace Injury
Evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation for workers recovering from workplace injuries. We help restore movement, reduce pain, and safely return to work through personalized rehabilitation.
Getting Started with WorkSafeBC Physiotherapy
At Richmond Central Physiotherapy, we provide:
✓ Direct billing for approved WorkSafeBC treatment
✓ No out-of-pocket cost for approved physiotherapy treatment
✓ Individualized rehabilitation programs tailored to your injury and work demands
✓ Exercise-based rehabilitation focused on long-term recovery
✓ Return-to-work planning based on your job’s physical demands
Recovering After a Workplace Injury
Whether your injury occurred while lifting, performing repetitive tasks, slipping and falling, or operating equipment, early rehabilitation can help restore movement, reduce pain, and improve your ability to safely return to work.
At Richmond Central Physiotherapy, we focus on understanding your injury, restoring movement, and providing practical strategies that support long-term recovery rather than temporary symptom relief.
How Can We Help?
Motor vehicle accidents can affect many different parts of the body.
Explore the conditions below to learn more about symptoms, rehabilitation, and recovery.
Back Pain
Lifting injuries, disc injuries, muscle strains, and work-related back pain.
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Neck Pain
Repetitive strain, lifting injuries, and work-related neck pain.
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Shoulder Injuries
Overhead work, lifting injuries, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder pain.
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Elbow & Wrist Injuries
Repetitive strain injuries, tendon disorders, and overuse injuries.
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Knee Injuries
Falls, kneeling injuries, ligament injuries, and meniscus injuries.
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Fracture
Recovery following fractures and orthopaedic surgery.
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Repetitive Strain Injuries
Gradual onset injuries caused by repetitive work activities.
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Return-to-Work Rehabilitation
Progressive rehabilitation designed to help you safely return to your job.
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Understanding Your Job Demands
Every workplace is different.
During your assessment, we’ll discuss the physical demands of your job—including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing, repetitive movements, climbing, and overhead work—to develop a rehabilitation program that supports a safe and sustainable return to work.
Our Rehabilitation Approach
Recovery involves more than reducing pain.
Our goal is to help you understand your injury, restore movement, rebuild strength, and regain confidence so you can safely return to work and the activities that matter most.
Our rehabilitation programs emphasize education, progressive exercise, and individualized care that supports long-term recovery.
Education
Understand your injury and what to expect throughout your recovery.
Exercise-Based Rehabilitation
Improve strength, mobility, endurance, and confidence through progressive exercise.
Return to Work
Develop the physical capacity and confidence needed to safely return to your job.
Self-Management
Develop the knowledge and confidence to continue progressing independently after treatment.
Self-Management
Develop the knowledge and confidence to continue progressing independently after treatment.
Functional Rehabilitation
Depending on your job requirements, rehabilitation may include exercises and activities that improve your ability to:
– Lift and carry safely
– Push and pull loads
– Climb stairs and ladders
– Tolerate prolonged standing or walking
– Perform repetitive work tasks
– Return to modified or full work duties
Our rehabilitation programs are individualized to match the physical demands of your occupation.
ICBC FAQs
Q: What should I bring to my first appointment?
A: Please bring your WorkSafeBC claim number, a piece of photo identification, and any relevant medical reports, and imaging.
Q: Will I have to pay for physiotherapy?
A: Approved physiotherapy treatment is billed directly to WorkSafeBC. If you’re unsure whether your claim has been approved, our team can help guide you through the process.
Q: Can Richmond Central Physiotherapy communicate with WorkSafeBC?
A: Yes. We provide progress reports and communicate with WorkSafeBC when required to support your rehabilitation and return-to-work planning.
Q: What if I can’t perform my regular job duties?
A: Your rehabilitation program can be modified to match your current abilities while gradually progressing toward the physical demands of your job. When appropriate, we can also provide clinical updates to support a graduated return-to-work plan.
Q: How long will I receive physiotherapy through WorkSafeBC?
A: The duration of treatment depends on your injury, your progress, and WorkSafeBC’s clinical approval process. If additional rehabilitation is medically appropriate, we can submit progress reports and recommendations to support ongoing treatment.
Q: What if my injury requires other healthcare professionals?
A: Depending on your injury and WorkSafeBC claim, additional healthcare services may be recommended as part of your recovery. If appropriate, we’ll help coordinate your care with your healthcare team.
Book Your Appointment Today
Call us at (604) 270-0158 or Book Online to schedule your first treatment.
Visit us at Richmond Central Physiotherapy – conveniently located with free parking.