Our Products
Yonge Rehab carries a wide variety of therapeutic devices ranging from Custom Orthotics, Pressure Hosiery, Braces, Home TENS Unit, and Back Supports etc.
FAQ
Will My Insurance Cover the Paramedical Products?
Most EHC insurances cover paramedical products. We recommend that you consult your insurer for further details specifying your coverage amount, prescription and dispensing requirements, and reimbursement documentation before purchasing.
Can the Cost of Medical Products Be Electronically Billed to the Insurer?
In Ontario, none of the medical product costs can be directly submitted to the client’s insurance by the processing clinic. It must be submitted by the customer either online or by mail for reimbursement. This means that clients need to pay the full amount at Yonge Rehab clinic while making the purchase. We will provide you with the corresponding paper documents for submission.
Most EHC insurances cover paramedical products. We recommend that you consult your insurer for further details specifying your coverage amount, prescription and dispensing requirements, and reimbursement documentation before purchasing.
In Ontario, none of the medical product costs can be directly submitted to the client’s insurance by the processing clinic. It must be submitted by the customer either online or by mail for reimbursement. This means that clients need to pay the full amount at Yonge Rehab clinic while making the purchase. We will provide you with the corresponding paper documents for submission.
Orthopedic Bracings
Orthopedic braces are typically used to restrict undesired, potentially harmful motion and to allow desired motion. Our clinic carries braces including Lumbar (back) Brace, Knee Brace, Elbow Brace, Ankle Brace, and Wrist Brace.
Orthopedic braces can help to relieve pain, improve mobility, prevent further injury, speed post-surgery recovery, correct joint alignment, and support athlete performance.
At Yonge Rehab, we carry braces and supports for several injuries including
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Ligamentous Knee Injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL) -
Osteoarthritis (Knee OA) -
Ankle Sprains -
Carpal tunnel syndrome -
Shoulder Dislocations -
Tennis and golfers elbow -
Various knee injuries (i.e. Patellofemoral syndrome, jumper’s knee)
Custom Orthotics
Custom Orthotics are specially designed shoe inserts that are made to fit the unique shape and biomechanics of an individual’s feet. They can offer a range of benefits, including Pain relief, Improved comfort, Reduced risk of injury, Correction of structural abnormalities, Management of chronic conditions. Overall, custom orthotics can provide a range of benefits for people with various foot and lower extremity conditions or needs, improving their comfort, performance, and overall quality of life.
Common conditions that are treated with Orthotics
o Plantar fasciitis
o Heel spurs
o Metatarsalgia
o Achilles tendinitis
o Patellofemoral pain syndrome
o Osteoarthritis (in the lower extremities)
o Lower back pain
o Hip pain
o Knee pain
o Sciatica
o Morton’s Neuroma
o Hallux Rigiditis
o Bunions
Will My Insurance Cover the Custom Orthotics?
Most extended health care (EHC) plans cover Orthotics, yet every plan might be different. We advise that you check with your insurance company for details outlining requirements and specific dispensing
requirements for reimbursement before your orthotics assessment.
Ask your insurance company:
o How much is covered under your plan?
o Do you require a prescription for the orthotics, and if so, who can make that prescription?
o Which health care providers are allowed to make and dispense the orthotics? For example,Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Chiropodist? At our clinic, the Custom Orthotics is assessed and dispensed by Chiropractor.
o What forms are required for reimbursement?
o Plantar fasciitis
o Heel spurs
o Metatarsalgia
o Achilles tendinitis
o Patellofemoral pain syndrome
o Osteoarthritis (in the lower extremities)
o Lower back pain
o Hip pain
o Knee pain
o Sciatica
o Morton’s Neuroma
o Hallux Rigiditis
o Bunions
Most extended health care (EHC) plans cover Orthotics, yet every plan might be different. We advise that you check with your insurance company for details outlining requirements and specific dispensing
requirements for reimbursement before your orthotics assessment.
Ask your insurance company:
o How much is covered under your plan?
o Do you require a prescription for the orthotics, and if so, who can make that prescription?
o Which health care providers are allowed to make and dispense the orthotics? For example,Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Chiropodist? At our clinic, the Custom Orthotics is assessed and dispensed by Chiropractor.
o What forms are required for reimbursement?
Compression Stockings
Compression stockings (or socks) are specialized hosiery that are designed to improve blood flow in the legs by applying graduated pressure to the leg muscles and veins. They will help improve circulation and decrease lower extremity pain and swelling. The greatest degree of compression is exerted at the ankle, with the level of compression gradually decreasing up the garment. The pressure gradient promotes upward flow of blood toward the heart instead of pooling or refluxing downward to the foot and superficial veins. The gradient compression reduces the diameter of major veins, which increases the velocity and volume of blood, assisting the skeletal muscle pump to facilitate venous return and
improve lymphatic drainage.
The benefits of compression stockings
The benefits of compression stockings include Improved blood circulation, Reduced leg swelling, Reduced risk of blood clots, Relief of leg pain and discomfort, Improved athletic performance and recovery, Management of chronic venous insufficiency. Overall, compression stockings can provide benefits for people with various leg and circulation-related conditions or needs.
Common conditions that are treated with Graded Compression Stockings
o Venous insufficiency
o Deep vein thrombosis
o History of blood clots
o Varicose veins
o Orthostatic/postural hypotension (Low blood pressure)
o Post-surgical swelling
o Professions requiring prolonged standing or sitting (ie: nurses, flight attendants)
o Frequent travelers (on planes, trains etc)
o As with Custom Orthotics, each insurance plan is different. Please contact your insurance
provider for their reimbursement requirements.
There are different grades of compression:
Low compression, non-medical grade 8-15mmHg, 15-20mmHg
Moderate to high compression, medical grade: 20-30mmHg, 30-40mmHg, 40-50mmHg
The common grade that is covered by insurance is 20-30mmHg.
The benefits of compression stockings include Improved blood circulation, Reduced leg swelling, Reduced risk of blood clots, Relief of leg pain and discomfort, Improved athletic performance and recovery, Management of chronic venous insufficiency. Overall, compression stockings can provide benefits for people with various leg and circulation-related conditions or needs.
o Venous insufficiency
o Deep vein thrombosis
o History of blood clots
o Varicose veins
o Orthostatic/postural hypotension (Low blood pressure)
o Post-surgical swelling
o Professions requiring prolonged standing or sitting (ie: nurses, flight attendants)
o Frequent travelers (on planes, trains etc)
o As with Custom Orthotics, each insurance plan is different. Please contact your insurance
provider for their reimbursement requirements.
There are different grades of compression:
Low compression, non-medical grade 8-15mmHg, 15-20mmHg
Moderate to high compression, medical grade: 20-30mmHg, 30-40mmHg, 40-50mmHg
The common grade that is covered by insurance is 20-30mmHg.
Home TENS Unit
A home TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit is a small, portable device that uses low-voltage electrical impulses to provide pain relief. It can be a beneficial and convenient option for people who experience pain and want a non-invasive, drug-free way to manage it at home.
Benefits of using a home TENS unit include
o Pain relief: Home TENS units can help alleviate various types of pain, including chronic pain,back pain, neck pain, arthritis pain, and pain caused by injuries.
o Non-invasive and drug-free: The device provides a non-invasive and drug-free way to manage pain, which can be particularly beneficial for people who cannot or do not want to take pain medication. It also helps reduce the need for pain medication, which can help avoid potential
side effects and dependence on painkillers.
o Easy to use: Home TENS units are small, portable, and easy to use, making them a convenient option for managing pain at home or on the go.
o Cost-effective: Compared to other pain management options, home TENS devices are relatively inexpensive, making them an affordable option for people on a budget.
o Improved quality of life: By providing pain relief, home TENS units can improve overall quality of life for people who live with chronic pain or other types of pain.
o Pain relief: Home TENS units can help alleviate various types of pain, including chronic pain,back pain, neck pain, arthritis pain, and pain caused by injuries.
o Non-invasive and drug-free: The device provides a non-invasive and drug-free way to manage pain, which can be particularly beneficial for people who cannot or do not want to take pain medication. It also helps reduce the need for pain medication, which can help avoid potential
side effects and dependence on painkillers.
o Easy to use: Home TENS units are small, portable, and easy to use, making them a convenient option for managing pain at home or on the go.
o Cost-effective: Compared to other pain management options, home TENS devices are relatively inexpensive, making them an affordable option for people on a budget.
o Improved quality of life: By providing pain relief, home TENS units can improve overall quality of life for people who live with chronic pain or other types of pain.
