The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), formerly known as the Worker's Compensation Board (WCB), is part of an Ontario-wide system. The system is designed to help protect workers from injury or illness in the workplace, and to help them if they do suffer an injury. Most Ontario employers must have workplace insurance coverage by law. The WSIB pays health care professionals for treatment and rehabilitation related to a workplace injury.
Our Chiropractic and Physiotherapy practitioners are registered with the WSIB, and are approved providers of the WSIB Musculoskeletal Program of Care. This includes most muscle, joint, and bone workplace injures such as whiplash, low back injuries, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder tendonitis/strain, lateral epicondylopathy (tennis elbow), carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and hip injuries, ankle sprains, repetitive strain injuries, and non-surgical fractures. If you are unsure if your injury falls under this program,
contact our office.
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In the event you suffer a work-related injury, you must inform your employer or supervisor as soon as possible so that they can give you assistance and fulfill their responsibilities regarding the incident. You have the right to choose the initial health care professional who will treat you for your work-related injury. Our centre is well prepared to handle your workplace injury, including your initial assessment. We offer prompt treatment of work-related injuries with access to care within 24 hours during the business week. You do not have to see a medical doctor to start receiving treatment for a work-related injury. We will assist you in processing your claim and help you with any necessary paperwork.
If you have any questions concerning workplace injuries, contact our office or visit the
WSIB website for more information. |
