Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

Physical Therapy Can Help With MVA Injuries

Being in a motor vehicle accident is a common reason people find themselves in need of physical therapy. You can have any number of injuries to the body as a result of an accident, and such injuries can cause long-lasting pain if  not properly assessed and treated.

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Our innovative care strategies at Zionsville Physical Therapy will help you find quick relief. Our Zionsville physical therapists are qualified to help you recover from motor vehicle accident injuries and have the resources to help you reclaim control over your life.  

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Commonly sustained injuries 

There are several different injuries that a person can have if they are involved in a car accident. Head and back injuries from a car crash are normally the most severe. Head injuries can lead to vision issues, fractures in the skull, and concussions. You can feel dizziness and headaches with a concussion. 

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Whiplash is another condition that can be very painful and can restrict movement. Sudden movements of the neck and head in a car accident can trigger whiplash. Blunt force trauma from a car accident can collapse the lungs and break your ribs. 

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Herniated disks, neck injuries, compression fractures, spinal and pelvic fractures and chest injuries can also occur with sudden accidents. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident that has caused you pain, a medical examination by a qualified physician is a must. In order to heal more quickly, your physician may suggest physical therapy once all acute injuries are stabilized. 

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Pain relief from physical therapy

There are many many reasons to seek physical therapy following a motor vehicle accident, as it helps the healing process and can also avoid long-term damaging effects such as migraines and chronic pain. 

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After any accident, you may experience discomfort, decreased range of motion, headaches, and stiffness. It might be difficult for you to continue to do all the things you usually enjoy doing. Remember that not all signs occur immediately after an accident—it can take days or weeks for you to truly start feeling the worst of the pain!

Physical therapy is a good choice because it can help you keep pain under control, boost flexibility, increase stamina, and heal faster from injuries. The earlier you receive physical therapy treatment following a car accident, the better you’ll feel for another 6 to 12 months. 

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In fact, a Medscape study showed that those who did not undergo physical therapy were much more likely to suffer from degenerative disk disease. Why not prevent as many complications in the future as  you can?

Specific benefits to physical therapy after a motor vehicle accident include:

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Decreased pain

The obvious advantage of physical therapy is that it helps to relieve discomfort and pain. Every exercise and stretch recommended by a physical therapist has a clear objective of rehabilitation and enhances function and mobility. Our Zionsville physical therapist will create a customized recovery plan for you. 

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Types of physical therapy procedures used to treat injuries include manual therapy, electrical stimulation, heat and cold therapy, individual strengthening and balance exercises, stretching, and gait training if needed. Therapeutic exercises pump oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the injury site and improve healing. 

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Function and Mobility Restored 

You will still benefit from physical therapy even though you may have been injured years ago. Physical therapists can help alleviate old pain and improve mobility by using various strategies. 

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Decreased Vertigo Symptoms

Physical therapists can treat vertigo to help you regain balance and comfort with changing positions.  

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Avoid Surgery if Possible

Physical therapy also helps to prevent surgery. It strengthens the ligaments, tendons, and muscles that protect the structures of the body.

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Zionsville Physical Therapy takes a healthy, natural approach to healing after accident injuries. Physical therapists may also offer expertise and guidance in neurological rehabilitation, cardiovascular recovery, orthopedic and post-operative treatments. 

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Have you or someone you love been injured in a motor vehicle accident?

At Zionsville Physical Therapy, we’ve helped many patients recover from accidents and severe injuries, and we can help you too.

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Request an appointment with Zionsville Physical Therapy today, and let our trained physical therapists help you get on your road to recovery.