Physical therapy in Metairie or Mandeville, LA can help you recover. If you do not seek medical attention for motor vehicle accident injuries, you may develop a number of health issues.
Comprehensive Physical Therapy's physical therapists are experts at assisting people in their recovery from injury. We can help you recover from motor vehicle accident injuries with a plan designed around your pain, function, mobility, and goals.
Requesting care promptly may mean the difference between a complete recovery and remaining in pain. Not every symptom appears immediately after an accident—some may develop days or weeks later and can last for months.
Severe head and back injuries are common in car accidents. Sudden movement of the neck and head can cause painful whiplash and make normal neck motion difficult. Head trauma can cause vision issues, concussions, and even skull fractures.
Motor vehicle accident injuries can also include herniated discs, neck injuries, chest injuries, compressed lungs, and shattered ribs. A physical therapist can help address the pain, movement limitations, and loss of function associated with these injuries.
Whiplash from sudden neck and head movement can be extremely painful and limit normal neck motion.
Car accidents may lead to back pain and herniated discs that affect comfort, mobility, and daily activities.
Vestibular system dysfunction after an accident can contribute to dizziness or vertigo and may be addressed with physical therapy.
It is best to seek the assistance of a physical therapist if you want to recover quickly from an MVA injury. Physical therapy can reduce recovery times and help avoid long-term negative effects such as chronic pain.
Your care may include ice and cold treatment, specific exercises, focused massage, stretching, aquatic therapy, massage therapy, manual therapy, or ultrasound therapy. Your physical therapist will create a customized treatment plan that addresses your pain directly and supports your recovery.
Hands-on techniques may be part of your individualized plan for pain relief and improved mobility.
Specific exercises, stretching, and strength training help support healing, function, and mobility.
For accident-related dizziness or vertigo, physical therapy can help address vestibular system dysfunction.
We have helped many patients recover from car accident injuries. Our physical therapists will create a customized treatment plan to address your pain, help you progress in recovery, and support your return to life with less pain and restriction.