Work and Motor Vehicle Accident Rehabilitation
Motor vehicle and work accidents can be traumatic and painful. Physiotherapy rehabilitation is an effective treatment for common injuries that can occur on the job, or due to a motor vehicle accidents.
Common injuries physiotherapists help treat include:
- Upper spine and neck pain (e.g. whiplash)
- Joint and muscle pain
- Stiffness
- Sprains and strains
- Back pain
- Overuse injuries
In addition to treating minor aches and pains, physiotherapy is also helpful for restoring function after surgery. Rehabilitation programs are effective at relieving pain, improving strength and mobility, and speeding recovery.
How can physiotherapy help?
The aim of rehabilitation after an injury is to restore your body’s function to its original state. Physiotherapy after an accident aims to achieve three key objectives:
- Diagnose the cause of your symptoms
- Provide immediate relief of your symptoms
- Advise on long-term strategies to manage ongoing symptoms
- Develop your strength and flexibility to prevent injuries in future
Physiotherapy achieves aims by building strength to stabilise injured areas, alleviate tension, and breaking down scar tissue. In addition, your physiotherapist will arm you with strategies and practical solutions to help manage your symptoms and prevent injuries in the future.
Returning to work after an accident
Our team at Physio SA can help evaluate your physical condition to determine when it is safe for you to return to work. We can even help you get back to work sooner by negotiating altered work arrangements until you are fully fit to return to your normal duties.
Work cover claims
If your injury is covered by work cover, you will need a Doctor’s referral before visiting the clinic.
When should I see a physiotherapist?
Getting the appropriate treatment for your injuries is critically important in order to prevent treatable injuries from developing into life-long problems. If you have recently suffered a workplace or motor vehicle accident, the sooner you can see a physiotherapist the better.
