If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, QOPT can help provide the relief you need to start feeling better. Our Cupertino and San Jose based team are trained in car accident injury recovery and have the tools to help you recover for all types of motor vehicle injuries.
As a car accident can have both immediate and delayed physical effects, it’s important to seek out physical therapy as soon as possible after injury. Symptoms may not appear right after a car accident. The sooner you are able to connect with your healthcare team, the less likely long term injuries are.
Common injuries after a car accident include:
- Whiplash
- Post-Concussion Disorders
- Disc and Joint Injury
- Sprains and Strains
- Fractures
Physical therapy for after a car accident offers a wide range of treatments to help with your unique situation. The overall paradigm of recovery is the same whether the injury is a result of a car crash or of any other type of accident:
- Control and reduce pain
- Allow the injured tissue time to rest from aggravating activities
- Maintain activity levels
- Recover strength and mobility that may have been lost due to injury
- Restore Function: return to normal life activities in a graded and controlled manner
