Program of Care for Acute Low Back Injuries
The Program of Care for Acute Low Back Injuries is an evidence-based health care delivery plan that describes treatment shown to be effective for injured workers with a soft tissue, uncomplicated, acute low back injury. Acute refers to injuries with symptoms within the first four weeks of the injury.
It was developed in collaboration with health professionals, and worker and employer representatives.
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Read the Program of Care for Acute Low Back Injuries One-Year Evaluation Report (178k, pdf).
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What is the program’s focus?
The Program of Care is divided into the acute (weeks 1-4) and sub-acute (weeks 5-12) phases of care to a maximum of 12 weeks. It focuses on the best treatment interventions after a low back injury has occurred, which in the first four weeks after injury include:
- Patient education
- Patient self-management strategies to help the injured worker return to daily activities
- Injury treatment (stretching exercises, spinal manipulation and/or mobilization)
- Pain management strategies
- Transition to work.
Worker patients who have not recovered can continue treatment in the sub-acute phase.
Participation Requirements
To participate in this Program of Care, health professionals must meet the following criteria:
- Be registered with the WSIB and its payment processor, Emergis Inc.
- Fulfill orientation requirements
- Fulfill all Program of Care reporting requirements
- Submit invoices online (not paper)
- Bill according to the fee schedule
- Refer the patient to a regulated health professional who participates in the Program of Care, if you decide you do not want to participate for whatever reason.
Programs of Care Provider Directory
Find a health professional who can deliver the Acute Low Back Injury Program of Care or report changes to your listing in this directory.
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