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Specializes in musculoskeletal injuries and accident related impairments. Surgically-oriented branch of medicine that focuses on the perpetuation and restoration of the musculoskeletal system and the associated structures.
Specializes in musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries, nervous system impairments and pain syndromes. Physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine involves the management of the disorders that alter the function and performance of the individual.
Specializes in disorders of the nervous system and the neurological impairment a disorder may have on overall function. A variety of diagnostic tools may be implemented, which may include magnetic resonance imaging testing (MRI), to further comprehend the impairment related to the nervous system.
Specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of injuries, diseases and illnesses.
Specializes in internal medicine and disorders that impair the locomotor system. Involves the examination of joints, muscles, connective tissues, soft tissues surrounding the joints and bones and autoimmune disorders.
Specializes in diseases and disorders of the heart and circulatory system.
Specializes in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) and examines the oral and maxillofacial musculoskeletal, tooth and bone structure to determine causality of a disorder. Also known as an Independent Dental Evaluation.
Specializes in the restoration and correction of form and function. Performed to correct functional impairments that are caused by injuries, burns, diseases and developmental abnormalities.
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the ear, upper respiratory system, and larynx. In addition to surgery/ surgical care of the head and neck.
Specializes in mental and behavioral disorders. Utilize empirical methods to determine causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables. Varies spheres are examined, including the family, education, employment and past mental health impairments.
Specializes in the relationship between mental and behavioral disorders in relation to the nervous system and dysfunctions of the brain. Examines the neurological, emotional and cognitive functioning of the individual.
Specializes in the study, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Determines the impact of the impairment or illness may have upon the psychiatric well being of an individual.
Specializes in the system of therapeutics attributing disease to the irritation of the nervous system. Attempts to restore the normal function of the nervous system by manipulation of the musculoskeletal system.
Specializes in soft tissue as well as musculoskeletal systems. Typical evaluations involve gait oberservations, muscle strength, coordination testing, flexibility, joint assessment, and nerve functioning as well as soft tissue examination.
Specializes in therapeutic massage and involves the manipulation of the soft tissues in the body to prevent and alleviate pain, muscle spasm and stress.
Specializes in the evaluation of how an individual is able to perform activities of daily living, accessibility, caregiving and personal care in the home environment. Assessments are conducted within the physical, cultural and social environment of the individual.
Designed to measure an individual’s physical abilities through a variety of objective tests. This can be helpful in determining if the individual can perform at the required level of ability.
A review of an individual’s essential job tasks for their occupation and the associated physical demands. The physical environment in which the job occurs is also documented, which can include work station dimension and layout, equipment, tools and any other factors which can affect the workers environment.
The use of standardized assessment tools to determine an individual’s employment aptitude, psychological measurements and physical tolerances.
Focuses on an individual’s abilities and employment potential. Used to establish realistic job options for rehabilitation goal plans. Evaluator will examine and report on aptitudes, interests, transferable skills and employment related behaviours.
Provides insight into employment-related skills. Education, training, personal vocational characteristics are an integral component in the identification of employment options.
Provides insight to present job opportunities currently posted and provides information regarding suitable employment alternatives and labour market trends for the individual.
Provides detailed information regarding an occupation in which job tasks are identified. Recommendations are provided to accommodate the individual at the place of employment.
Health care service only available to third-party payers, such as insurance companies, employers, and government legal professionals. IME's are performed by health care professionals who have no other involvement in the examinee's care. Evaluations are performed to provide current and impartial information.
The individual is assessed by a team of multidisciplinary evaluators to generate a thorough Independent Assessment by reviewing all aspects of an injury, including vocational, mental, clinical and physical.
Performed by a regulated health care professional. Provides an expert opinion based on the individuals medical documentation, a summary of the findings, and a response to the referral questions received from the referral source to determine eligibility for benefits.
Evaluations are completed to determine if the individuals’ injuries meet the definition for Catastrophic Impairment. Our Catastrophic evaluators follow the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides, 4th edition.
Performed by regulated health care professionals. Provides an opinion to determine if the treatment plan is reasonable and necessary.
Provide interpretation services in over 100 languages and dialects across Ontario.
Provide transportation from the individual’s home to the point of destination 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Wheelchair accessible modes of transportation are also available upon request.
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