Motor Vehicle Accident Program (MVA)

The motor vehicle accident program is available toanyone who has been in a reported motor vehicle accident.  The program is designed to ensure that both physical and mental trauma are dealt with as early as possible after the accident.  Both Massage Therapy and Laser Therapy are available to those who have been in an accident.  It is important to get yourself checked out as soon as possible; do not wait until the injuries manifest into chronic problems!

What should you do if you are in a car accident?

  1. Report it to your insurance- this is essential to having care covered by the motor vehicle accident process.
  2. Compete all paper work provided by the insurance company as fully as possible- this ensures that the process runs smoothly.
  3. Bring all documentation to your first appointment as we can help sort out any confusion and we can fill out our portion of the forms as well.

The forms that you commonly will receive will be the OCF-3, OCF-18 and the OCF-23.  These forms should be brought with you to your first appointment so your therapist can complete them with you.  Information such as your policy and/or claim number, adjuster’s name, address and fax/phone numbers and the date of the accident are all extremely important details to have as well.

What to expect at your first appointment?

  1. A Health History will need to be completed.  You can either do this when you arrive or prior to your arrival by downloading if from our website from the Resources section.
  2. Your therapist will go over your insurance paper work with you to make sure that it is complete.
  3. An assessment of your physical condition will be completed in order to determine what course of treatment will be the best for you.  A series of questions and testing will be completed so it is advisable to bring a loose pair of shorts and a t-shirt in order to allow maximum ease of movement.
  4. A brief treatment MAY occur in order to assess the affected tissues and help with pain management.
  5. A treatment plan will be outlined along with what you will need to do at home before your next appointment.

What you should know.

    1. Any personal insurance amounts for Massage Therapy or Chiropractic (Laser Therapy is billed under your Chiropractic coverage) will need to be used BEFORE the automobile company will pay for treatment.  Any out of pocket amounts can be claimed through your insurance company.
    2. Adherence to the treatment plan outlined by the therapist will speed your recovery.  Missed appointments can lead the insurance company to revoke a treatment plan so it is vital for you to make the commitment to the care required.
    3. You may feel well after the accident but problems and pain can still begin to occur even weeks after the initial injury.  Even if your accident was several months ago, you can still begin this process.

This can be a trying time in your life and our team is prepared to help you through any challenges that may arise.  We will utilize any skills and tools that our office has in order to help.  If you or anyone you know has been in a car accident, let us know as soon as possible and we will get you on the road to recovery!

To book an appointment with Shane Clark, RMT or Dr. Eric Wiens 
call the Centre at 613-225-1127.