Motor Vehicle Accidents And Physiotherapy
Due to the shock of a motor vehicle accident, pain and other symptoms aren’t always felt immediately. It may present 24-72 hours following the accident. Even a low impact motor vehicle accidents can result in pain.
Common areas affected after a motor vehicle accident:
- Neck pain (Whiplash)
- Headaches
- Shoulders
- Lower back
- Knees.
- Pain can occur anywhere throughout the body following a motor vehicle accident. This can be due to direct impact from the accident or it can also present as muscular fatigue and sensitivity which affects the entire body
- Symptoms can also depend on the individuals age, previous history of injuries and general health.
- A doctor may or may not recommend further scans depending on the type of motor vehicle accident and the symptoms a patient presents with
- Pain may increase with various activities, like work, exercise, sleeping, sitting or participating in your hobbies
Other symptoms which may occur after a motor vehicle accident:
- Loss of movement
- Headaches
- Pins and needles or burning sensations
- Numbness
- Disturbed sleep
- Tiredness
Mental Health after a motor vehicle accident
- Stress
- PTSD
- Stress is also common after an accident, particularly when being in a car again.
- It is important to address this if present, to avoid long-term anxiety-related issues.
- Where able, monitor any memory loss, concentration impairment, nervousness or irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue or feelings of depression.
Treatment:
- Early intervention from a Physiotherapist is important to address these injuries, guide your recovery process and help prevent the risk of long-term damage.
- With treatment, most patients make a full recover
- The difference in recovery times is highly dependent upon the severity of the injury, the ability to access regular physiotherapy and activity of daily living requirements (work and home).
- It is especially important to address whiplash injury early, as symptoms still experienced by the 3 month (post-accident) mark can often become chronic.
- Physiotherapists promote recovery through manual therapy for pain relief, education on management at home and work, and advice on appropriate exercises to encourage movement and strength.
Financial Toll
- Being in an accident can take a financial toll in terms of covering medical expenses and time off work.
- In NSW, individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident are encouraged to lodge a CTP claim
- CTP claims will cover the cost of your treatment and lost wages
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