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Auto Accident Injuries

Average number of car accidents in the U.S. each year is 6 million. Physical Therapy is the primary method of repairing and strengthening damaged tissue. The Most common car accident injuries we treat include:

  • Whiplash 
  • Back injuries
  • Pain and stiffness in the head, neck and shoulders
  • Chronic migraines or headaches
  • Tingling and numbness in the upper extremities
  • Dizziness and fatigue
  • Occasionally, blurred vision and memory problems
  • Head injuries 
  • Herniated disc
  • Knee trauma

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From a simple fender benders to head-on collisions, car accidents can leave all parties confuse about which steps to take next.  Following the car accident, here are simple steps to reduce your risks and help you how to handle medical and personal injury situations.  

  • Pull Over & Call 911 for an ambulance if anyone is injured
  • If possible (and necessary), move your vehicle away from oncoming traffic to avoid any additional accidents. 
  • If Hurt Seek Medical Attention (doctor or Physical Therapist)
  • Call the police to file an official police report
  • Exchange Insurance Info with the other party and any witnesses  and collect any evidence
  • Get Police Report
  • Take Photos & Gather Info

Why LeMoine PT?

  • PT, DPT owned & operated
  • Complimentary initial consultation  
  • Personalized treatment
  • Private treatment rooms
  • Early & late hours
  • Over 17 years of experience
  • No charge for medical records
  • Conveniently located to serve the Baltimore metropolitan area including but not limited to  WhiteMarsh, Rosedale, Essex, Dundalk and Middle River

5 Reasons To Undergo Physical Therapy After a Car Accident

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 6 million car accidents occur in the U.S. every year, and of those 6 million, over 2.5 million car accidents are rear-end collisions. This type of car accident is the most common and can cause an injury called “whiplash,” which occurs when the neck extends beyond its normal range of motion. As a result, patients may develop the following symptoms:

  • Pain and stiffness in the head, neck, upper back and shoulders
  • Loss of range of motion in the neck
  • Chronic migraines or headaches
  • Tingling and numbness in the upper extremities
  • Dizziness and fatigue
  • Occasionally, blurred vision and memory problems

Whiplash injury symptoms may not surface right away, so it’s imperative patients seek immediate medical attention to have their physical health evaluated. Prolonging treatment could result in long-term damage, like chronic pain, reduced mobility, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Fortunately, the team at LEMOINE Physical Therapy is here to ensure you experience a complete recovery after your car accident.

Here are the top 5 reasons patients should seek the care of a physical therapist after their automobile accident:

1) PT Supports The Recovery Process

Patients often don’t realize how bad their car accident-related injuries are until after they’ve returned to their normal daily activities. Common injuries typically include pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and chronic headaches or migraines. As such, it’s important patients undergo physical therapy to aid the recovery process. Physical therapy can help car accident victims increase their strength, improve their flexibility, and subsequently keep pain symptoms at bay. Our specially-designed therapy regimens can help patients bounce back from their injuries faster and easier than staying in bed can, that’s for sure!

2) PT Can Prevent Long-Term Damage

As we alluded to in the previously post, physical therapy not only helps address immediate injuries by improving strength, flexibility, and mobility, but it can also prevent long-term damage like chronic pain and migraines. Unfortunately, car accidents can cause lingering damage if the patient’s injuries are not addressed right away. If you begin physical therapy immediately after your accident, you are much more likely to live a relatively pain-free life for years and years to come. In fact, a Medscape study found patients who did not receive care immediately after their car accident were far more likely to suffer from degenerative disc disease than those who did receive immediate medical attention.

3) Being Physically Active Helps Reduce Pain

While moving around may sound like the last thing you need to do after a car accident, being physically active can actually help reduce pain and help you recover from your injuries much quicker than bed rest. Movement pumps oxygenated blood and other nutrients to the injury site, which helps the body heal itself. At LeMoine Physical Therapy, our specialists create unique, individualized programs to help patient’s address pain points and poor body mechanics. Every exercise or stretch that’s performed has a specific purpose and a goal to improve mobility and function. As the patient regains more and more function, he or she is that much closer to a balanced and complete recovery.

4) PT May Help Patients Avoid Surgery

While serious car accident injuries will likely need surgery right away, non-life-threatening injuries are not exactly exempt from surgery altogether. In fact, a car accident injury, combined with natural wear and tear, may require the need for surgery later in life. This is especially true for patients who don’t seek some type of treatment to avoid these complications down the road. Physical therapy helps strengthen vulnerable muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which in turn, helps protect various structures throughout the body. Plus, it’s safe to assume that physical therapy is a much more cost-effective and safer solution for treating your pain, and it doesn’t require the downtime that is needed for surgery.

5) PT Can Restore Function In Patients With Old Car Accident Injuries

If you haven’t been in a car accident recently but were in one nonetheless, that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from physical therapy. In fact, physical therapy can help restore function and mobility in patients with old car accident injuries. Using various strength training exercises and cardiovascular rehabilitation techniques, patients can achieve as close to a pain-free lifestyle as possible through physical therapy.  Moreover, patients can rest assured knowing physical therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that does not require the use of opioid pain medications for relief. Don’t delay any longer! If you’re experiencing pain from a new or old car accident injurycall LeMoine Physical Therapy today at 410-918-0080 to schedule your appointment. We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your road to recovery.

The advice and information contained in this article are for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.

 

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