What is the IDT program?
WSIB Ontario
The interdisciplinary team (IDT) care program is a community-based healthcare service designed for the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex musculoskeletal injuries. This may include post-surgical care, specialized treatment, and work hardening services. Work hardening consists of structured, goal-oriented treatment programs that incorporate real or simulated work activities to help individuals return to work. These programs may include customized exercise routines delivered in a rehabilitation space, supervised by a regulated health professional.
The program is provided by healthcare providers who have met the necessary qualifications through an open procurement process and secured a contract. It ensures a collaborative team approach, which includes at least a physiotherapist or chiropractor, along with an occupational therapist. Our aim is to offer accessible, local care that supports recovery and facilitates a timely, sustainable return
Key Components
ITD Program
- People with injuries must receive approval from WSIB to participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) program of care
- It is an 8-week program that includes two 4-week blocks of care
- It includes: the delivery of evidence-based interventions for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and the management of related psychosocial impairments by an interdisciplinary team.
- Outcome measures are required and are aligned with the type of injury.
- If WSIB has approved work hardening, it is delivered according to program guidelines and it has its own reporting requirements.
Sarnia's IDT Program Provider
We are proud to announce that we are 1 of 2 clinics in Sarnia-Lambton that offer the IDT program.
Sarnia, ON
N7V 3L8 Canada