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"Bridging Physical Recovery to Real-World Function"

What is Occupational Therapy?

At painPRO, Occupational Therapy (OT) integrates seamlessly into our multidisciplinary clinics to help clients move beyond pain relief and into meaningful, functional recovery.

Occupational Therapists assess how an injury or condition impacts your ability to function at home, at work, and in your community to create a clear, structured plan to help you regain independence and confidence.

We proudly support clients funded through ICBC, extended health benefits, and private pay.

Occupational Therapy focuses on improving your ability to perform the daily activities that matter most to you, whether that’s returning to work, driving, managing your home, or participating in your community.

Our OTs provide:

  • Comprehensive functional assessments
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Goal-oriented rehabilitation programs
  • Detailed, insurer-ready reporting when required

OT acts as the bridge between physical recovery, cognitive function, and real-world performance.

Occupational Therapy at PainPRO Clinics

Occupational Therapy Services

Functional & Physical Capacity

  • Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
  • Activity Tolerance Assessments
  • Return-to-work planning & vocational rehabilitation
  • Chronic and persistent pain programs

Cognitive & Concussion Rehabilitation

  • Cognitive screening and assessment
  • Concussion management
  • Functional cognitive retraining
  • Driver and community mobility readiness assessments

Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care

  • Functional assessments related to anxiety and PTSD
  • Support for psychological barriers impacting recovery
  • Trauma-informed return-to-activity planning

Daily Living & Community Integration

  • ADL (Activities of Daily Living) retraining
  • IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) retraining
  • Home safety assessments
  • Ergonomic assessments
  • Hospital discharge planning
  • Personal Care Allowance assessments

Need help coordinating care, with daily tasks, unable to work pain free? OT can help support your journey.

Who Benefits from Occupational Therapy?

OT is particularly helpful for:

  • Individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
  • Clients with concussion or cognitive changes
  • Individuals with chronic pain or whiplash not progressing as expected
  • Clients experiencing anxiety or PTSD following an accident
  • Individuals whose physical recovery does not match their functional ability
  • Clients struggling with daily activities despite ongoing physical treatment
  • Individuals requiring structured return-to-work planning
  • Clients on short-term or long-term disability in need of coordinated care
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How OT Works Within Our Multidisciplinary Team

At painPRO, Occupational Therapy works collaboratively with:

  • Registered Massage Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Kinesiologists
  • Chiropractors
  • Acupuncturists
  • Registered Clinical Counsellors

Internal referrals allow for immediate, seamless care when:

  • A client plateaus physically but continues to struggle functionally
  • Pain persists despite appropriate physical treatment
  • Cognitive or psychological barriers interfere with recovery
  • A return-to-work plan requires detailed functional analysis

This collaborative model improves outcomes, reduces delays in recovery, and ensures clients receive the right support at the right time.

Occupational Therapy at PainPRO Clinics

Why Choose painPRO for Occupational Therapy?

Functional Assessment

Our Occupational Therapists use evidence-based assessments to evaluate how injuries, illnesses, or disabilities impact daily activities, work demands, and overall function.

Integrated Care

By working closely with Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Kinesiologists, Acupuncturists, and Clinical Counsellors, we streamline internal referrals to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.

Patient-Centered Approach

Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual goals, priorities, and circumstances, helping you achieve meaningful outcomes that matter most to you whether it is preventing injuries with safer ergonomics, returning-to-work or improving your quality of life with external supports.

Professional Reporting

We provide clear, objective, insurer-ready reporting and recommendations to support treatment planning, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work decisions.

Our goal is not just recovery, it’s restored independence.

Occupational Therapy FAQ

Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with individuals of all ages and help improve their ability to perform daily activities, work tasks, and self-care following an injury, illness, or medical condition. They focus on restoring independence, enhancing function, and supporting safe return to work or daily routines.

OTs assess how your injury affects movement, strength, and function in everyday tasks. They provide personalized strategies, adaptive techniques, and exercises to reduce pain, improve mobility, and regain confidence in daily activities.

During your first session, the OT will typically come to your home to:

  • Review your medical history and injury details
  • Observe your movements and functional abilities
  • Identify areas of difficulty or limitation
  • Develop an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your goals

Yes. OTs provide guidance on safe work practices, gradual return-to-work plans, ergonomic adjustments, and exercises to support work-related tasks. They help collaborate with employers and other stakeholders to ensure that returning to work is safe and sustainable.

OT services are generally covered under extended health insurance plans. Coverage varies by plan, so it’s best to confirm with your provider before your first appointment. Receipts and documentation can be provided for insurance claims.

Yes! ICBC requires a general practitioner to make a recommendation for occupational therapy services. Once approved, we can set up an initial assessment. Your OT will provide the necessary reports to ICBC and liaise with all of your practitioners to support your care.

OTs address both. They help with physical challenges such as mobility, strength, and joint function, as well as cognitive challenges including memory, attention, and problem-solving skills following injury or illness.

The number of sessions depends on your condition, goals, and progress. Your OT will provide an individualized treatment plan after your assessment, including an estimate of sessions and expected recovery timeline, which may be adjusted as you progress.

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