"Bridging Physical Recovery to Real-World Function"
What is Occupational Therapy?
At painPRO, Occupational Therapy (OT) integrates seamlessly into our multidisciplinary clinics to help clients move beyond pain relief and into meaningful, functional recovery.
Occupational Therapists assess how an injury or condition impacts your ability to function at home, at work, and in your community to create a clear, structured plan to help you regain independence and confidence.
We proudly support clients funded through ICBC, extended health benefits, and private pay.
Occupational Therapy focuses on improving your ability to perform the daily activities that matter most to you, whether that’s returning to work, driving, managing your home, or participating in your community.
Our OTs provide:
- Comprehensive functional assessments
- Individualized treatment planning
- Goal-oriented rehabilitation programs
- Detailed, insurer-ready reporting when required
OT acts as the bridge between physical recovery, cognitive function, and real-world performance.
Occupational Therapy Services We Offer
Functional & Physical Capacity
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
- Activity Tolerance Assessments
- Return-to-work planning & vocational rehabilitation
- Chronic and persistent pain programs
Cognitive & Concussion Rehabilitation
- Cognitive screening and assessment
- Concussion management
- Functional cognitive retraining
- Driver and community mobility readiness assessments
Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Care
- Functional assessments related to anxiety and PTSD
- Support for psychological barriers impacting recovery
- Trauma-informed return-to-activity planning
Daily Living & Community Integration
- ADL (Activities of Daily Living) retraining
- IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) retraining
- Home safety assessments
- Ergonomic assessments
- Hospital discharge planning
- Personal Care Allowance assessments
Bridging Physical Recovery to Real-World Function
If you feel “better” but still can’t do what you need to do in daily life, OT can help bridge that gap.
Who Benefits from Occupational Therapy?
OT is particularly helpful for:
- Individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
- Clients with concussion or cognitive changes
- Individuals with chronic pain or whiplash not progressing as expected
- Clients experiencing anxiety or PTSD following an accident
- Individuals whose physical recovery does not match their functional ability
- Clients struggling with daily activities despite ongoing physical treatment
- Individuals requiring structured return-to-work planning
- Clients on short-term or long-term disability in need of coordinated care
If you feel “better” but still can’t do what you need to do in daily life, OT can help bridge that gap.
How OT Works Within Our Multidisciplinary Team
At painPRO, Occupational Therapy works collaboratively with:
- Registered Massage Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Kinesiologists
- Chiropractors
- Acupuncturists
- Registered Clinical Counsellors
Internal referrals allow for immediate, seamless care when:
- A client plateaus physically but continues to struggle functionally
- Pain persists despite appropriate physical treatment
- Cognitive or psychological barriers interfere with recovery
- A return-to-work plan requires detailed functional analysis
This collaborative model improves outcomes, reduces delays in recovery, and ensures clients receive the right support at the right time.
Why Choose painPRO for Occupational Therapy?
Integrated multidisciplinary care
Streamlined internal referrals
Evidence-based functional assessment
Insurer-ready reporting
Focus on meaningful, real-life outcomes
Client-centered, trauma-informed approach
Our goal is not just recovery, it’s restored independence.