Westbrook Physiotherapy Clinic

Description

Accredited to treat Alberta Healthcare and worker's compensation clients.
Westbrook Physiotherapy Clinic offers treatment and teaching to help decrease pain, increase strength and flexibility, and manage daily activities. through private clinics contracted to Alberta Health Services. To be eligible for ambulatory community physiotherapy (ACPT) funding, which includes an assessment and up to 6 treatments, you must: •Have a current Alberta Health Care card •Come within 12 weeks of a recent fracture/broken bone, surgery, or a certain procedure needing physiotherapy follow-up To be eligible for an assessment and up to 4 treatments, you must qualify as low-income and have a recent, acute soft tissue or muscle/bone injury and have limitations which: •Can be modified with physiotherapy treatment •Affect your daily life and ability to do things •Need physiotherapy to improve (with or without a caregiver) You are not eligible for ACPT funding if you: •Are eligible for coverage by another health payer (e.g., WCB) •Are getting or are eligible for physiotherapy through Home Care, Primary Care Network (for same diagnosis), facility or supportive living, or other AHS-funded programs •Need certain specialized physiotherapy treatments or longer treatment times It’s a good idea to know how the cost of your treatments will be covered before you make an appointment. Things to think about: •Interim federal health benefits certificate is accepted instead of a current Alberta Health Care number if it isn’t yet active •Some people may be considered for 12 week access •Your physiotherapist may request other appointments if you are low-income (there are income assessment forms at the clinics) •If you don’t have coverage through ACPT, you might have coverage through your benefits or insurance plan •If you were hurt at work, your treatments may be covered by WCB •If you were hurt in a motor vehicle collision, your insurance may cover your treatments •You can pay for treatments yourself