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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor soft tissue damage to severe musculoskeletal injuries. Whiplash is the most common injury following MVAs. At XPhysio, our experienced physiotherapists and exercise physiologists are here to help you regain function, alleviate pain, and improve your overall quality of life.
Immediate Assessment and Intervention
After an MVA, it’s crucial to get assessed and start treatment as soon as possible. At XPhysio, we go the extra mile to ensure you are seen as soon as possible. Our physiotherapists conduct thorough evaluations to identify specific issues such as muscle strains, joint injuries, and postural imbalances. By understanding your unique needs, we develop personalised treatment plans that cater to your specific injuries.
Pain Management
Pain management is a primary concern post-accident. Our physiotherapists use various techniques to alleviate pain, including manual therapy, education on postures and positions for relief, strapping techniques, and improving movement patterns. These approaches help reduce pain and facilitate the healing process, allowing you to engage more effectively in rehabilitation exercises.
Restoring Mobility and Function
Injuries from MVAs often lead to decreased mobility and function. We focus on restoring your range of motion through manual therapy, targeted stretching, improving motor control, proprioception, and strengthening exercises. Our customised rehabilitation programs progressively challenge you while ensuring safety, helping prevent re-injury and encouraging long-term recovery.
Education and Prevention
Education is a vital aspect of our treatment and we are experts at it! We use an anatomy program to teach you about your injury and the rehabilitation process. Our physiotherapists teach you how to perform exercises correctly and safely, creating a sense of empowerment. We also provide guidance on ergonomic practices and lifestyle modifications to prevent future injuries, promoting overall well-being.
Psychosocial Support
Recovering from an MVA can be emotionally challenging. Our physiotherapists offer psychosocial support by creating a positive rehabilitation environment. We encourage open communication, helping you express your concerns and frustrations. This supportive approach enhances motivation and adherence to the rehabilitation process, leading to better outcomes.
Long-Term Outcomes and Quality of Life
Our ultimate goal is to improve your long-term outcomes and enhance your quality of life. Through tailored rehabilitation, we help you regain independence and return to your normal daily activities. Many of our patients report increased confidence and a better understanding of their bodies, significantly contributing to their overall recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we treat Workers Compensation, Comprehensive Third Party or Department of Veterans Affairs patients?
Absolutely! We have many years of experience with workers compensation patients, DVA and CTP injury claims. We know how to take you through your rehab, whilst helping make the whole experience as smooth as possible. We speak directly with your insurer, and help where we can, in order to help focus on you, and getting completely rehabilitated from your workplace injury.
As far as DVA, we take care of the reports required to obtain more treatment as required.
Our therapists will discuss your treatment and make sure you are comfortable. Some manual therapies, like massage, may have a degree of pain, however, the most important thing to remember, is that you are in control, and you can tell your therapist if you are comfortable or not.
Yes! If your injury requires a scan, we can provide you with a referral which can be used at one of the local imaging centres. Occasionally, it may be more cost effective to get a referral from your treating GP – we will let you know when this is the case.