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Motor vehicle accident physiotherapy in Edmonton
After a collision in Alberta, sprain, strain and whiplash injuries are covered under the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols, funded by Section B of your own auto policy regardless of fault. Our southeast Edmonton clinic assesses you and begins motor vehicle accident physiotherapy without the claim being settled first.
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What happens after a collision in Alberta?
Alberta’s Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation funds a defined course of treatment for sprain, strain and whiplash-associated disorder injuries after a motor vehicle collision, paid under Section B of the at-fault driver’s policy. You report the collision to your insurer, get assessed, and treatment begins under the protocol without the claim being settled first.
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These three cover the first week: what to do, who pays, and which protocol your injury falls under.
What to do after a car accident in AlbertaThe reporting steps, in order, and the deadlines attached to each.- Section B benefits explainedWho pays for treatment, what is covered, and how the limits work.
- The Diagnostic and Treatment ProtocolsHow injuries are graded and what treatment the protocol funds.
- What changes on 1 January 2027Alberta's move to a care-first model and what it means for treatment.
Common collision injuries
Other care under your claim
Section B funding is not limited to physiotherapy. Massage therapy and psychological care can both be part of a collision claim, within the limits your insurer applies.
Questions people ask
Do I need a referral to be treated after a collision?
No. In Alberta you can see a physiotherapist directly. Your insurer will want the collision reported and the required forms submitted, and the treating clinic can help with those.
Who pays for treatment?
Treatment for protocol injuries is funded under Section B of the automobile policy. Vertex bills the insurer directly in most cases, so you are not paying up front and waiting for reimbursement.
How soon should I be assessed?
Sooner is generally better, both clinically and for the claim. Symptoms from a collision commonly begin 24 to 72 hours afterwards, so a delay in onset does not mean you were not injured.
Does it matter who was at fault?
Not for treatment funding. Section B benefits come from your own policy and apply regardless of fault. Fault matters for a separate injury claim against the other driver, which is a legal matter rather than a treatment one.
I do not have a lawyer. Do I need one to get treatment?
No. Treatment funding under Section B does not involve a lawyer. Whether you need one for a wider claim is your decision, and Vertex does not refer to or recommend law firms.
What should I bring to the first visit?
Your auto insurance policy number, the claim number if you have it, the date of the collision, and any medical reports. If you do not have the claim number yet, come anyway; the front desk can help you obtain it.
Book an assessment after a collision
Vertex Physiotherapy is at 6958 76 Ave NW #205, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2. Call (825) 525-2852 or book online. Bring your claim number if you have one; if you do not, the clinic can walk you through opening a claim.