Patient Information

Preparing for your first appointment at Momentum Health

We will have emailed you a link to a fillable intake form. Save time on your first visit by completing your intake paperwork online, prior to your appointment. If you do not have time to complete them ahead of time, you should arrive at least 30 minutes early to give yourself time to finish them before your appointment.

The Momentum Health team is committed to finding the root cause of your condition and developing a treatment plan that addresses your needs and helps you achieve your goals. Completing your intake paperwork, which includes a detailed past and current medical history, assists our clinicians in accomplishing this.

Let us help you figure out what coverage options there are for you

Before your visit, we recommend you call your insurance company to verify your insurance benefits. If you have been injured at work you may qualify for [WCB] coverage. If you’ve been involved in a vehicle collision, you may have coverage under [motor vehicle accident] Section B insurance.

We bill directly to your insurance for your convenience

Direct billing simplifies the process of paying for your services. Instead of paying out of pocket and waiting for reimbursement, we can bill your extended healthcare benefits company directly, saving you time and hassle.

How Direct Billing Works

When you visit our clinic, we will verify your insurance coverage and bill your insurance company directly for the cost of your treatment. You will only be responsible for any portion of the cost not covered by your insurance plan.

Insurance Coverage for our Services

Understanding your insurance options can help you get the coverage for the treatment you need.

Insurance Benefits

We Direct Bill to over 20 insurance providers. You may have coverage under your employee benefits or other third party providers.

Types of Insurance Coverage:

• Health Insurance: Many health insurance plans cover physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, registered dietician, psychology services, orthotics, and custom bracing. Health Spending Accounts often cover physician services not covered under Alberta Health Services. Check with your insurance provider to see if these services are included in your plan.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance: If you’ve been injured in a car accident, your Section B auto insurance may cover the cost of physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and psychology services. Please follow this [link] for more information regarding motor vehicle accident injuries.
• Workers’ Compensation (WCB): If you’ve been injured at work, Workers’ Compensation Board Insurance may cover the cost of physiotherapy or chiropractic treatments.

Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) Insurance

All Albertans involved in a car accident/collision, regardless of who is at fault, are covered under Section B Medical Payments coverage of the Automobile Accident Insurance Benefits Regulation (AAIBR), and the Alberta Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols DTPR.

What should you do first after a vehicle collision in Calgary?

Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in Alberta and can cause serious injuries, including whiplash, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, broken bones and internal bleeding. If you are experiencing any severe symptoms head to the nearest Emergency Department.

Injuries may also be minor, and you may notice some aches and pains after the initial shock of the collision wears off but symptoms can continue to worsen for several days after the accident. Just because these whiplash injuries are labeled as ‘minor’ does not mean you do not need to obtain treatment to resolve the injury in a timely fashion.

Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) provides physiotherapy or chiropractic coverage for workers injured on the job. We bill WCB directly for treatments, assist to complete necessary forms, progress reports, treatment extensions and communicate with adjudicators, your employer and other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment. Our team can help you navigate any aspects of the WCB process that you may be unsure about.

What should you do first after being injured at work?

If you’ve been injured at work, it’s important to seek treatment quickly. Contact your employer and WCB to report the injury. You can report your injury to WCB online. Your employer is also required by law to submit the employer report of injury form within 72 hours after becoming aware of an injury or illness. The sooner WCB receives your information, the faster they can determine entitlement to benefits and services.

Momentum Health provides Alberta Health Service (AHS) funded physiotherapy to help get patients back to work, sport and life. Patients who have sustained a [fracture], had [orthopedic surgery] or are qualifying as low-income get help to improve function, better understand their conditions and learn to be healthy and independent. Patients will be provided with an assessment, treatment, and home exercise program with clear education to support and manage daily living, ongoing activity and long-term recovery.

AHS also covers some of our physician services.

What does AHS cover for Physiotherapy?

In general, this program provides funding for Physiotherapy for:

1. Recent fractures or [orthopedic surgeries] (e.g. bones and joints)

If there has been a recent fracture or orthopedic surgery, patients should book within 12 weeks of the procedure or injury date. Patients who receive a qualifying procedure out of province/country are still eligible for physiotherapy as long as they meet the usual criteria.

This includes an assessment and up to 3 treatments for fractures and procedures requiring full time immobilization greater than 3 weeks. One additional treatment for certain surgeries may be covered. An appointment must be attended within 84 days of incident or procedure.

At Momentum Health in Creekside, Deerfoot, Mahogany, Ogden, Seton, Westbrook, West Springs, Evidence North, Evidence South and National Spine & Wellness, we’re passionate about fostering a healthy, active community. The power of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary care can be life-changing, and we invite you to refer your friends and loved ones to our practice.

Our comprehensive and personalized approach ensures that each patient receives the highest level of care tailored to their individual needs. By referring a friend to our practice, you’re helping them achieve their health and fitness goals – all while strengthening the bond of trust and support within our community.

Together, we can continue transforming lives and creating lasting connections through the benefits of our guidance.