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EmpowerPT_Car Injuries

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NOVEMBER 2020

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ENJOY LIFE AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injuries. Just alone in 2012, there were over 5 million motor vehicle accidents in the country. The damage after a car accident can be immense. There are both fatalities and injuries. An accident injury from a car wreck can vary from person to Live a Happier & Healthier Life After An Accident With Physical Therapy

injury is a herniated disk. Neck and chest injuries are also common, with whiplash being the most common accident injury. Whiplash can be very painful and restrict movement. The sudden movement of the neck and head in a car accident can cause whiplash. Blunt force trauma from a car accident can collapse lungs and break ribs. Indeed, car accidents can result in a wide variety of injuries. For a quicker recovery, it’s best to engage in physical therapy treatment. There are many, many reasons to undergo physical therapy after you’ve been in a car crash. It supports the recovery process. After a

car accident, you may experience pain, reduced range of motion, headaches or stiffness. Keep in mind that these symptoms may not appear right after a car accident. Physical therapy helps you to keep pain symptoms at bay, improve flexibility, increase strength and recover faster. It can also prevent long-term damage from a car accident, including migraines and chronic pain. The sooner you get physical therapy after a car wreck, the more likely you are to have a pain-free life. As a matter of fact, a Medscape study revealed that those who didn’t receive physical therapy were much more likely to suffer from degenerative disc disease.

person, but there are some common ones. COMMON MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES Head and back injuries from a car wreck are typically themost serious. Head injuries can lead to vision problems, skull fractures and concussions. With a concussion, you may experience dizziness and headaches. Another common car accident

Physical therapy also helps reduce pain. Its exercise pumps oxygen, blood and nutrients to the injury site and enhances healing. Every exercise and stretch has a specific goal for recovery and improves function and mobility. A physical therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan targeted to your car injury. Physical therapy also helps you avoid surgery. It strengthens ligaments, tendons, and muscles, which protect the body’s structures. It’s also a much more cost-effective solution. Physical therapy can also restore function in patients with old car accident injuries. You can still benefit from physical therapy even if you had an injury years ago. Using cardiovascular rehab techniques and strength training, it can help relieve old pain and improve mobility. Plus, it’s a non-invasive treatment, and you won’t wind up having to rely on pain medications for relief. Physical therapists can even treat vertigo due to a car accident. In as little as one treatment, they can fix a dysfunction in the vestibular system. Types of physical therapy include massage, manual manipulation, ultrasound, ice and cold therapy, specific exercises, targeted massage, stretching and aquatic therapy. It’s a holistic approach to healing after being in a car accident. In addition to treatment after a car accident injury, physical therapists can provide services for pulmonary rehab, neurologic rehab, cardiovascular, orthopedic and post-op care. If you’re suffering from a car accident injury, don’t delay any longer. Make an appointment or free consult with one of our specialists at Empower Physical Therapy today in Wasilla & Anchorage, AK, and let our trained physical therapists help you get on your road to recovery. We’ll have a one-on-one consultation with you, do a comprehensive evaluation and create a treatment plan targeted for your injury. We’ve helped many others recover from a car accident injury and can help you too. PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS THE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GET PHYSICAL THERAPY AFTER A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

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HAVE YOU MET YOUR 2020 DEDUCTIBLE? YOU MAY QUAL I FY FOR FREE PHYS ICAL THERAPY FROM PEOPLE YOU TRUST

Have you met your 2020 deductible? If you have met your insurance deductible this year, or have money in your HSA account, it would cost you little or nothing for us to treat those aches and pains. Or, if you want to work on your core strength before we head into 2021, the Empower PT team can help! Your insurance plan may cover it completely.

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““I have been to quite a few physical therapy places, but I felt comfortable coming here. The exercises and equipment helpme feel better. It’s a beautiful experience and something that I never thought I needed. I left feeling better, and it kept me coming back. Old people. Young people. Anyone can benefit from coming here if they feel they are ailing.” “It’s a beautiful experience and something that I never thought I needed.” WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY SUCCESS STORY

EXERCISE ESSENTIAL TRY THIS EXERCISE TO HELP NECK PAIN

LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Place your hand behind your back on the painful side and tilt your head downward into the armpit. Use your opposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. Hold for 10 seconds repeat 6 times on both sides.

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