Unsure how to get the most from your ICBC coverage after a car accident? Active and passive physiotherapy work together at Realign Chiro Physio for faster, lasting recovery from whiplash, back pain or sprains.
Passive Treatments for Quick Relief
Passive therapies rely on your therapist’s hands or devices to ease pain and inflammation right after a crash. Manual therapy mobilizes stiff joints, ultrasound penetrates deep tissues, and modalities like TENS or heat reduce muscle guarding. ICBC pre-approves these in the first 12 weeks since they restore basic movement fast without taxing your injured body.
Active Rehab Builds Lasting Strength
Active rehabilitation shifts focus to exercises you perform: targeted strengthening for your core and posture muscles, balance drills to prevent falls, and functional training mimicking daily tasks like lifting or turning. This phase prevents re-injury by rebuilding endurance—ICBC funds kinesiologists at Realign to guide you safely after initial pain subsides. Patients see 30-50% better long-term outcomes blending both approaches.
Why Realign Combines Both Under ICBC
Realign’s team crafts hybrid plans under one claim number, starting with passive care for symptom control then layering active exercises as you progress. Your physiotherapist tracks metrics like range of motion or pain scores to justify extended sessions to ICBC. This follows Enhanced Care guidelines, coordinating physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage seamlessly.
| Type | Realign Examples | Best For | ICBC Phase |
| Passive | IMS needling, joint mobilizations, shockwave therapy | Acute pain, swelling | Weeks 1-6 |
| Active | Neck stabilizers, lumbar bridges, gait retraining | Endurance, function | Weeks 4+ |
Your Path to Full Recovery
Start passive to unlock movement, then own your active rehab for confidence behind the wheel or at work. Book with your claim number—no referral needed—and let Realign optimize every ICBC visit.
