How to Refer & Book an Assessment

Please contact our Central Referrals administrative team to refer, book, or ask for further details about our CAR program:

E: referrals@backinmotion.com

P: (604) 424-9515

F: (604) 424-9516

>The CAR Program’s listed availability online may differ than actuality. Please reach out to us via the above contact information for most up to date availability.

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CAR Program

The Customized Active Rehabilitation (CAR) program is an evidence based multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment program for non-WSBC clients with physical injuries, chronic conditions or recovering from medical diagnoses with an aim to assisting them to return to function and work in a timely manner.

It is designed to treat almost all forms of physical and medical health issues affecting function.

The basic program involves Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist. However, we do offer provisions for adding a psychologist to this program to assist with managing emotional sequela as well as Occupational Therapist for cognitive deficits, or complex return to work scenarios.

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Who is It For?

This service can be accessed by private pay clients, but most frequently will be utilized by LTD companies, RCMP, or other employers via referral.

>If you are interested in the CAR program, and not actively being referred by your insurance provider, please reach out to them directly first to ask about your coverage eligibility.

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What to Expect

The assessment provides:

• screening and analysis of history of presenting conditioning,
• current symptom profile,
• treatments and investigations to date,
• objective measurement systems implicated in one’s injury,
• their functional level compared to critical job demands,
• and ensuring they are safe to participate in an active rehabilitation program.

Treatment is evidence based, providing:

• education,
• injury specific exercises,
• functional restoration,
• and building endurance for activity in a well-supported environment with knowledgeable clinicians.

Programs can consist of education classes, group walks, tension reduction training, individualized gym programs, work simulation, structured activity reintegration at home and in the community.

Treatments, schedules and timeframes are all tailored to an individual’s needs.

The program is designed to progress in hours and days over the duration of a client’s program to ready a person to begin a gradual return to work (GRTW) at the conclusion of their clinic time.

GRTW planning and implementation will be completed as part of the program and the client will typically be requested to attend the clinic to monitor throughout their GRTW.

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Locations Served

The CAR program service can be provided out of any of the Back in Motion clinics across Metro Vancouver or Southern Vancouver Island:

• Abbotsford
• Coquitlam
• Newton (Surrey)
• North Vancouver
• Richmond
• Vancouver
• Victoria

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Alexis grew up in Toronto, swimming and camping in every season. She received both her Master of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science at UBC in Vancouver. Alexis has worked with clients of all ages, and hopes to empower clients to participate in their recovery through active treatment techniques (get ready for exercise) and open communication between client and physio throughout their journey. She believes in the importance of helping her clients understand how their bodies move and function when discussing treatment plans to better aid recovery.

Alexis has completed her Level 1 AIM orthopedics certification and has had clinical placements with emphasis on amputee rehab, kids physio, senior health, hip/knee replacements, and general public and private physio.

She looks forward to working with you to meet your rehab goals, whether they are big or small!

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Ryan is a practicing member of the BC Association of Kinesiologists. He has a special interest in postural correction and shoulder injuries as he has experienced going through the recovery and rehabilitation process for shoulder injuries due to a motor vehicle accident at a young age.

Ryan has trained a wide variety of clients ranging in all ages and function levels. What motivates Ryan is being able to help clients find consistent progress and improvements in their day-to-day lives using his background in kinesiology and muscle physiology.

Ryan’s training philosophy addresses three main factors that might cause dysfunctions or imbalances: mobility, stability, and strength. Train to reduce your pain, improve your posture, and optimize your functionality. He believes everyone, regardless of age and function level, can benefit from training their body with a purpose

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Mallory graduated from the University of Alberta with a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy following an Integrated Science degree in physiology and chemistry at the University of British Columbia.

With the goal of continued education, Mallory also completed a soft tissue mobilization course and the Level 1 Manual Therapy course while still in her Masters.

With a passion for lifelong education, she intends to pursue a specialization in vestibular rehabilitation and to continue through upper level Manual Therapy courses.

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Through school, Mallory developed a multifaceted treatment approach tailored towards individual patients that incorporates their goals in conjugation with evidence-based treatment principles.

She is committed to helping clients achieve their health goals as efficiently and effectively as possible through patient education, manual therapy and activity-specific exercise prescription.

She enjoys working with people of different ages and activity levels. Her goal is to provide patients with the knowledge and tools to feel better, move better and stay better for the long term.

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Tariq graduated from the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy with honours, finishing atop the Dean’s list in addition to being awarded first place for his Clinical case study. Tariq attained his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and has also achieved certifications in Strength & Conditioning (NSCA-CSCS) and Level 1 & 2 Functional Movement Screen (FMS). _____

Tariq is passionate about his patients reaching their health and wellness goals, and seeks to accomplish this through safe, effective, ethical, patient-focused care. His approach to massage therapy implements various manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise and education to empower his patients who entrust him with their well-being.

In addition to having the privilege of working with his patients in clinical practice as an RMT since 2013, Tariq has also had the opportunity to assist the Vancouver Giants and Canadian Men’s XV Rugby Team, as well as the athletes at the Canadian Ultimate Championships and participants of the BMO Marathon. Since 2016, Tariq has volunteered in International Rugby, working with the Fiji Sevens Men’s Rugby team.

As an RMT, my practice focuses on preventing injury, reducing pain, restoring function and enhancing performance so that you are able to enjoy your daily pursuits pain-free and to the fullest!

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Dylan completed his Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia following a Kinesiology degree at the University of Victoria. He is also certified in IMS dry needling through acupuncture Canada.

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Originally from Vancouver Island, Dylan’s passion for rehabilitation stemmed from working as a patient through his own sports-related injuries.

Through his school, he developed a passion for active rehab and manual therapy that helped shape his current practice.

Dylan hopes to use his background of working with a variety of clientele including high level athletes, youth, ICBC, and occupational rehab to help you achieve your goals.

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When not in clinic, you may find Dylan enjoying the outdoors, on the ice, or golfing.

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Jeff is a clinician who strongly believes in active rehabilitation. He uses up-to-date evidence-based treatment methods to help his clients in their recovery.

Jeff is proficient in manual therapy techniques and individualized exercise prescription. He continues to learn and integrate new technologies/tools into his treatments to help provide the best care for his clients.

Jeff has interests in the management of:

• temporo-mandibular (TMJ),
• sacral-iliac joint (SIJ),
• lumbopelvic,
• hip/groin,
• hands,
• and general orthopaedic areas.

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Jeff has a Bachelors of Human Kinetics specializing in kinesiology and health sciences from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

He then made a decision to go to Australia to complete his Masters of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney. Post-graduation,

Jeff continues to develop his skills with professional development courses. He is certified in:

• the Musculoskeletal Segmental & Dry needling technique (IMS needling),
• Level 1- Treatment of Pelvis & Lumbar spine,
• hip differential diagnosis & prescription,
• and Concussion Management.

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He has a long history of staying active with participation in rugby, volleyball, hockey, tennis, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and cycling.

He understands the physical demands and injuries that may occur with an active lifestyle, and have the knowledge to help get people back to doing what they love quickly.

Jeff is a clinician who strongly believes in active rehabilitation. He uses up-to-date evidence-b... Read More