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Motor vehicle accident physiotherapy Edmonton
Physiotherapy after a motor vehicle accident at our southeast Edmonton clinic, funded through your own insurer's Section B benefits regardless of fault and billed directly, so approved treatment costs you nothing at the front desk. The first assessment should happen within 10 days.
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What is motor vehicle accident physiotherapy?
After a collision in Alberta, your own insurer funds treatment under Section B regardless of fault. Vertex Physiotherapy bills Section B directly, so there is no cost to you for approved treatment. The first assessment should happen within 10 days of the collision.
How Insurance May Work With Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy
Every Alberta auto policy carries Section B accident benefits. They fund medical treatment after a collision regardless of who was at fault, and they are paid by your own insurer — not the other driver’s. People routinely delay treatment waiting to find out who is being blamed. That wait is unnecessary and it costs you time inside a window that matters.
We bill Section B directly. For approved treatment there is nothing for you to pay at the front desk and no receipts to chase.
Getting Started With Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy Within the 10-Day Window
Notice of your claim needs to go in within 10 days of the collision, using an AB-1 form. Your treating clinician completes an AB-2 treatment plan alongside it. Meeting that window is what puts you inside Alberta’s Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols, which is the fast route to funded care without waiting on insurer approval.
If you are past 10 days, you are not out of options — it just means treatment goes through the standard approval route instead, which takes longer.
How Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy May Help After a Collision
- Whiplash-associated disorder — neck pain, stiffness, headache
- Low back sprain and strain
- Shoulder and knee injuries from bracing or seatbelt loading
- Concussion, including where the head struck nothing
- Driving anxiety and post-traumatic symptoms, through psychology in the same clinic
What to Expect From the Front Desk for Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy
The AB-1 and AB-2 forms, direct billing to your insurer, progress reports to the adjuster, and correspondence with your lawyer if you have one. You should not be managing insurer paperwork while recovering from a collision.
Changes to Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy Coming on January 1, 2027
Alberta moves to a Care-First auto insurance system on 1 January 2027. Medical and rehabilitation coverage changes from a $50,000 cap over two years to unlimited eligible expenses over a lifetime. If your collision is near that date, it is worth understanding which system applies to you.
Questions People Ask About Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy
Who pays for physiotherapy after a car accident in Alberta?
Your own insurer pays under Section B accident benefits, regardless of who caused the collision. We bill Section B directly, so approved treatment costs you nothing at the clinic.
How long after a car accident can you claim physiotherapy?
Notice of claim should be submitted within 10 days using an AB-1 form to access the treatment protocols. Later claims are still possible but go through the standard insurer approval route instead.
Do I need a lawyer for a car accident claim in Alberta?
Not to access Section B treatment benefits — those are available directly through your own insurer. A lawyer becomes relevant for claims against an at-fault driver, which is separate from your treatment funding.
Will using Section B raise my insurance premium?
Section B is accident benefits coverage you have already paid for. Questions about premium impact are for your insurer or broker, not your physiotherapist, and are worth asking directly.
Do I pay anything for treatment after a car accident?
Not at Vertex. Section B of every Alberta auto policy funds treatment regardless of who was at fault, and the clinic bills the insurer directly. You need your policy number and the claim number; the front desk handles the rest.
Do I need to see a doctor before starting physiotherapy?
Seeing a physician soon after the collision is sensible for your medical record and for the insurer. Physiotherapy can start in parallel, and you can book directly at (825) 525-2852. The assessment is completed within the ten-day window the protocols set.
What if my symptoms started a few days after the crash?
That is common. Whiplash and concussion symptoms often build over 24 to 72 hours. Report the collision to your insurer as soon as you can, and book the assessment; delayed onset does not reduce your entitlement.
Book motor vehicle accident physiotherapy in Edmonton
Vertex Physiotherapy is at 6958 76 Ave NW #205, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2. Call (825) 525-2852 or book online, and we will match you with a physiotherapist for motor vehicle accident physiotherapy.