WORKPLACE INJURIES (WSIB):
MARKHAM & NEWMARKET

Getting You Better To Return To Work

Workplace Injury Rehab: Markham & Newmarket

If you’ve been involved in a workplace injury (WSIB), you’re probably going through unnecessary stress trying to think about how your going to get back to work with so much pain.

We specialize in workplace safety and insurance board and physical therapy to get you back to optimal health.

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We provide direct billing to WSIB, so that you do not have to pay out of pocket. We work hard on your insurance claims so that you can focus on getting better.

A construction worker fell of a ladder and is holding his left knee due to pain

Common Workplace Injuries

Low Back Injuries

This is one of the most common injuries sustained in the workplace due to jobs that require lifting, bending, and twisting.

Neck Pain

Many of our patients attend our clinic with neck pain strains and sprains after an injury at their workplace.

Wrist Injuries

Many people who have jobs that require repetitive tasks with their hands can suffer wrist sprains or strains.

Knee Injuries

Patient who may have slipped or fell in the workplace have a high chance of injuring their knee, especially in fast-paced workplaces.

Shoulder (Rotator Cuff) Injuries

Those who do a lot of work at or above shoulder level put consistent load on their shoulders which can cause injury.

Ankle Injuries

Ankles can commonly be sprained with workers who are on their feet for the majority of their shifts.

Your Rehab Team

Dr. Marina Askander

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Dr. James Son

Mina Messeha

Dr. Michael Lehr

Kevin Ho

Akshay Misir

Chloe Yongco

Dr. Omar Abdulsattar

How Do I Get Started With Therapy?

If you’ve been involved in a workplace injury, you know it can be very stressful to think about how you’re going to get back to work.

Whether you’ve been involved in a minor or severe workplace injury, our team of healthcare experts have the knowledge and know how to help you lay the foundation for your recovery.

The first step is to perform a thorough examination. We use this examination to pinpoint your injuries and determine the best treatment plan to get your back to optimal health. We also sort through your claim paperwork to remove the hassle from your end.

A patient's left knee is being assessed for range of motion by a therapist.

Is Therapy Covered By Insurance?

Insurances will cover your treatment if the facility you attend is approved and licensed by WSIB. At Runway Health, we are fully certified by the WSIB to provide therapy for patients who have been involved in workplace injuries.

We also directly coordinate all treatment plans and invoices with the WSIB to make sure that you never have to pay out of pocket for any of your therapy.

By working with the WSIB directly and keeping them apprised of your situation, we make sure that you get the treatment that you deserve at no cost to you. We want you to stay focused on getting better.

A white piece of paper on an office desk with insurance details, Runway Health provides direct billing to most major insuranec companies.

What Does Therapy Consist of?

Once one of our therapists have fully assessed and analyzed all of your injuries, we will formulate a treatment plan designed just for you.

We believe in evidence-based care and will use the best practices based on the most recent literature to help return you back to your pre-injury state.

We use a blend and combination of stretching, rehab exercises, Laser therapy, soft tissue therapy, spinal decompression, and more to get your better faster.

Therapy is usually with physiotherapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors. Exercises are usually performed with strength and conditioning specialists and kinesiologists.

A male physiotherapist applying pressure to a male patient's mid-back while she is laying on her stomach.

How Much Therapy Am I Entitled To?

If you have been involved in a workplace injury and have suffered injuries, you will most likely be placed in a program of care which typically consists of 8 weeks of therapy.

In certain cases, you may not fit into a program of care. In that case, we will contact WSIB and determine the treatment plan required.

If you have not fully recovered from your injuries after 8 weeks, we will notify the WSIB and work with them to get you more therapy. We will always do our best to get you the treatment you need and deserve.