- Brain and head injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Chest injuries
- Diaphragm rupture
- Pelvis and abdominal injuries
- Leg and knee injuries
- Foot injuries
Impact to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a concussion. It may be mild or severe. Head injuries include jaw fractures and facial fractures. Whiplash is the most common injury incurred in a car crash. The neck stretches back and forth quickly. It can cause damage to the neck, back, ligaments or discs. Even less severe neck and back injuries can cause chronic pain. The crushing impact of a crash can break ribs and the breastbone. Even with airbags and safety belts, this can still occur. A diaphragm injury can occur by blunt trauma occurring to the lower chest. Pelvis and abdominal injuries include injury to the kidneys, spleen and liver. Leg and knee injuries are crush injuries. They can range from contusions and fractures to a meniscus tear. Ankles and feet can be easily sprained, strained or fractured in a car crash.
Auto Injury Physiotherapy Services
Without proper rehabilitation, the injuries from a car accident can be devastating. Physiotherapy is an important treatment method. Without correct treatment, there’s a risk for long-term health issues. Typically, the first treatment after a motor vehicle accident (MVA) is painkillers, rest and a brace. While this may provide temporary relief, it doesn’t repair any part of the body that has been damaged. Physiotherapy actually repairs and strengthens injured tissue. A physiotherapist can also help reduce pain and swelling after a car accident.
A physiotherapist uses a wide variety of techniques to eliminate pain, increase mobility and return patients back to normal daily function. A physiotherapist will do a full evaluation to determine physical condition, pain level and limits. Stretching physiotherapy exercises may be done to improve range of motion. Ice and heat therapy, ultrasound and manual manipulation may also be done to get the patient on the road to recovery after incurring a car accident injury.
The benefits of undergoing physiotherapy are many. You can avoid the use of opioids for long-term pain. You can also avoid invasive surgery. Treatment by a physiotherapist has been found to be as effective as surgery. Plus, you’ll get to participate in your own recovery. Physiotherapists work collaboratively with their patients and their doctors to design personalized treatment plans to meet your individual challenges, needs and goals. For more information, Contact us at Whitehorse, Yukon center.
