Get Moving Again
Welcome to Active Recovery Physiotherapy & Hand Clinic.
After years of dealing with painful back issues, I was (finally)referred to Active Recovery with fantastic results. Was given the tools/ exercises to maintain solution and pain free for number of years now.
On a friends recommendation, I recently came here to see Lauren for a hand injury and after 6 weeks of regular treatment I am extremely happy with my progress. Lauren's support, guidance, and knowledge have been invaluable and I really appreciate the time she took to fully understand my lifestyle and hobbies in order to tailor the treatment plan to me. Everything she recommended was well explained, practical, and realistic. That meant so much to me and really helped me to reach my recovery goals. I feel like I have great tools moving forward to not only recover from this injury but also to help prevent something like this in the future. What an awesome clinic!! And thank you so much Lauren 🙂
I highly recommend this clinic! Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Lauren has been treating an arm injury for me. I'm really impressed with her in-depth knowledge and ability to constantly alter my course of treatment based on how I'm responding. She has also inquired and offered suggestions for a completely unrelated injury, which I really appreciate. It truly makes me feel cared for!
Ingrid is great. I have been able to make a great deal of progress under her guidance! She is encouraging and pushes me at the same time, which is just what I need.
I go to Active Recovery whenever i have an injury, Nicole and her staff are a life saver and really understand my need to continue training and get better. Always friendly and a pleasure to visit. Thank You Active Recovery!
Our Services
Our physiotherapists will provide you with a thorough physical assessment, assess your timelines and goals for rehabilitation and develop a customized treatment plan to get you back to all the activities you enjoy as quickly as possible. We provide detailed home exercise programs for flexibility, strength or posture, some hands-on treatment, and modalities for pain and to facilitate healing where appropriate. We offer specialized hand therapy services but we do treat the entire body! The arm is part of the body as a whole! You’ll leave your initial appointment with a plan for your recovery and a home exercise program to get started on your own.
About Us
At Active Recovery Physiotherapy & Hand Clinic, we’re passionate about empowering our clients with the education and exercises they need to get better. We use our extensive physiotherapy experience with injury rehabilitation and exercise prescription to help you recover faster!
Our physiotherapists are licensed with the College of Physical Therapy of British Columbia (CPTBC) and members of the Physiotherapy Associations of Canada (CPA) and British Columbia (PABC). Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) are physiotherapists or occupational therapists with over 4000 hours of clinical experience rehabilitating injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand under the mentorship of a CHT. All Certified Hand Therapists have written and passed a rigorous examination through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) demonstrating their advanced knowledge in rehabilitation of the upper extremity. Our CHT’s are also members of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) and regularly attend continuing education courses to maintain certification.
About Us
At Active Recovery Physiotherapy & Hand Clinic, we’re passionate about empowering our clients with the education and exercises they need to get better. We use our extensive physiotherapy experience with injury rehabilitation and exercise prescription to help you recover faster!
Our physiotherapists are licensed with the College of Physical Therapy of British Columbia (CPTBC) and members of the Physiotherapy Associations of Canada (CPA) and British Columbia (PABC). Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) are physiotherapists or occupational therapists with over 4000 hours of clinical experience rehabilitating injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand under the mentorship of a CHT. All Certified Hand Therapists have written and passed a rigorous examination through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) demonstrating their advanced knowledge in rehabilitation of the upper extremity. Our CHT’s are also members of the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT) and regularly attend continuing education courses to maintain certification.
We are one of the top rated physiotherapist clinics in Victoria!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No, you do not. Physiotherapy is direct access which means you are welcome to book an appointment to come and see us without a doctor’s referral. However, you may wish to check the specifics of your extended medical plan to see if they require a referral. We are able to submit extended health claims on your behalf for most plans without a doctor’s referral.
Is Hand Therapy a covered expense under my extended health plan?
Yes! Our hand therapists are registered physiotherapists so your extended health billing would go under “physiotherapy”.
Are the splints / braces you provide covered by my extended health plan or MSP?
Splints are not covered by MSP but they are often covered by extended health providers. Many plans have provisions for “rigid” splints or “custom rigid” splints so it is good to read the specifics of your plan before you purchase one. Soft splints are often not covered.
Do you treat more than just hands?
Yes! We are physiotherapists and treat the whole body. Hand Therapists specialize in treatment from the shoulder to the fingertips but the arm is part of the whole body! If you require assessment of multiple areas, please discuss this with the administrative staff or your therapist. We may need to book an additional assessment or a longer treatment session to make sure there is time to address all your concerns.
Can you direct bill for my appointments and splints?
Yes! We can direct bill to most extended health plans for physiotherapy assessments and treatment sessions. Some extended health plans will allow us to direct bill for splints and supplies but most do not. Check with your extended health provider to see what they allow us to direct bill.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
It depends. At your initial assessment your physiotherapist will evaluate you and develop a personalized treatment plan with recommendations for the number of sessions required based on your specific injury, timelines and goals for recovery. Often physiotherapy involves a minimum of 6 sessions to achieve a full recovery. Some problems require only an assessment and other more chronic conditions require regular ongoing sessions.
Have questions? Just ask!
Our Office
Address:
771 Vernon Ave Unit #604, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7
Phone:
250-940-3530
Email:
Our Hours
Monday: 8-7
Tuesday: 8-7
Wednesday: 8-7
Thursday: 8-7
Friday: 8-4
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed