Physical Therapy and
Alberta Health Services
– Community Rehabilitation Program

What does the AHS funded program cover?

Every person with a valid Alberta Health care number is allowed one physical therapy assessment per body part. If you have private extended health care benefits you will be required to use these. After the assessment, if you qualify and do not have extended health care benefits, AHS will cover:

Two treatments per year (April 1 – March 31) for regular patients
Six treatments per year (April 1 – March 31) for low-income, students or patients who are receiving government subsidy
Six treatments per year (April 1 – March 31) for designated orthopedic/surgical, neurological and fracture (broken bone) patients

If you require more than the allotted treatments, the extra visits may be covered by other health benefits or you may pay out-of-pocket. If you have no other coverage, you can ask your physical therapist to apply to AHS for a review of your case to see if more treatments can be covered. If additional treatment is not approved, you will be responsible for the cost of treatment moving forward.

The Corbett Hall Student Physical Therapy Clinic is a non-profit clinic operated within the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. Physical therapy students provide assessment and rehab under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. Referrals are not required.

Services include: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, Older Adult Health & Wellness or Balance Exercise Classes.

To book, call (780) 248-2070
Initial Assessment: $30
Follow-Up Appointments: $20
Group Classes: $10